130. Are we all Just Running on that Hedonic Treadmill?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of the hedonic treadmill and the addictive nature of wanting versus having.

Solo episode! Please share widely:) In this episode, we unpack the hedonic treadmill—the invisible cycle that keeps us chasing “more” without ever quite arriving. The human brain is wired for this patterns actually, and of course, modern culture can amplify it. Isn't it funny that the feeling of wanting is more addictive than having? This isn’t about giving up your goals. It’s about reclaiming them. Inside, you’ll discover: Why success can still feel strangely emptyThe neuroscienc...

People in this episode

Host: Rashmi Schramm, MD

Topics covered

• hedonic treadmill
• success
• neuroscience
• modern culture
• goals

Keywords

• hedonic treadmill
• success
• neuroscience
• modern culture
• goals
• addiction
• emptiness

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