Episode 7. Mental Savings Blocks

Why does saving money sometimes feel more like sacrifice than progress? In this episode of Brain on Purpose, Oliver Schnusenberg explores the hidden mental blocks that make saving hard, from loss aversion to present bias to old money stories we carry with us. Through personal reflections, neuroscience insights, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to reframe saving so it feels empowering instead of frustrating. Discover how to make future rewards more vivid, align saving with your core values, and build habits that actually stick.Saving isn’t about saying no today. It’s about saying yes to tomorrow.