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Nov 2023
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380 - The Dangerous “Scarcity Loop” That...

Marie Forleo
About this episode

Never satisfied? If it feels like happiness is juuust out of reach and you’re always chasing MORE, you’re probably stuck in “the scarcity loop.”  Luckily, there’s a science-backed way to break free and find true fulfillment.

 

Michael Easter –– author of “Scarcity Brain” and a top expert in behaviorial change ––  joins us in this #MarieTV to discuss why we crave more, how to break your worst habits, and how to rewire your brain for abundance. If you want the ultimate happiness hack, listen now!

 

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

 

How to avoid the “motivation serial killer” [1:32]

Why we always crave MORE food, fame, attention, and accomplishment [7:49]

What everyone gets wrong about dopamine (& why it matters) [12:39]

The creative blindspot 99% of adults have. Do you? [16:42]

An unexpected method to break bad habits [22:32]

Why we care SO much what other people think (& how to get over it) [29:13]

The #1 killer nobody is talking about [37:38]

The antidote to information overload [51:09]

How to rewire your brain for abundance [56:16]

Drumroll, please: The ultimate happiness hack! [1:01:15]

 

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