The Happiness Trap: Why We Chase Joy Instead of Feeling It

Why do we chase happiness in cars, pills, purchases, and dreams — yet rarely feel it for long?In this episode, Pellegrino and Francois explore why happiness isn’t a permanent state but an evolutionary trick designed to keep us chasing, searching, and moving forward.You’ll learn:why dopamine spikes during the pursuit, not the rewardhow marketers sell anticipation instead of productswhy our brains prefer “seeking” over “having”what rats in mazes reveal about your everyday cravingswhy eternal happiness was never part of nature’s planPacked with psychology, humour, and real-world examples — this episode will change how you think about joy, motivation, and the stories we tell ourselves about “being happy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.