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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 17 MIN

The 3 Rules of Real Fulfillment

from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell

Looking for happiness in all the wrong places? This episode introduces three clear rules that expose where most of us get stuck when we try to find fulfillment. Through vivid coaching stories and examples, Adriana shows how to uncover what truly drives you and why aligning your actions with your values brings peace, meaning, and resilience — even when goals feel far away. You’ll learn:Why the values that truly sustain happiness are actions, not feelingsHow to spot “dead person goals” that masquerade as valuesHow to reclaim agency when your happiness depends on what other people doTimestamps00:30 — Why happiness fades when we chase feelings.02:29 — Rule #1: Values are actions, not emotions (Eva’s story).05:15 — Rule #2: Values are for the living, not “dead person goals” (David’s story).07:30 — Rule #3: Values are what you do, not what others do (Mike’s story).08:59 — Direction vs. destination: the “heading west” metaphor.10:34 — Viktor Frankl and meaning in tragedy.11:27 — Why focus — not circumstance — defines happiness.14:15 — Kindness narrative: Help from a neighbor.For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-3-rules-of-real-fulfillmentSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com

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Looking for happiness in all the wrong places? This episode introduces three clear rules that expose where most of us get stuck when we try to find fulfillment. Through vivid coaching stories and examples, Adriana shows how to uncover what truly drives you and why aligning your actions with your values brings peace, meaning, and resilience — even when goals feel far away. You’ll learn: Why the values that truly sustain happiness are actions, not feelingsHow to spot “dead person goals” t...

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