EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 19 MIN
130. Are we all Just Running on that Hedonic Treadmill?
from Inner Peace and Power · host Rashmi Schramm, MD
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 neuroscience behind wanting vs. havingHow burnout isn’t always about doing too much—but never feeling enoughThree simple practices to step off the treadmill and return to your lifeBecause the goal isn’t less ambition.It’s aligned ambition.There is a version of your life that feels expansive, grounded, and deeply enough—while still growing.Reference:https://www.rashmischramm.com
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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...
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130. Are we all Just Running on that Hedonic Treadmill?
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