Ep. 20: Delaying Gratification: The Good, The Bad and The Downright Destructive

from The Healthy Compulsive Project · host Gary Trosclair

Delaying gratification may get you what you want. But used too frequently it can erode the capacity for pleasure, mastery and meaning. And invite suffering. This episode explores what happens when delaying gratification becomes chronic, and we re-wire our brain so that fulfillment is no longer possible. Two stories, one playful, the other painfully serious, illustrate the the dangers of delaying gratification.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Nov 28, 2023

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Ep. 20: Delaying Gratification: The Good, The Bad and The Downright Destructive

0:00 19:09

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Healthy Compulsive Project?

This episode is 19 minutes long.

When was this The Healthy Compulsive Project episode published?

This episode was published on November 28, 2023.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Healthy Compulsive Project episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!