{"podcast":{"title":"Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast","slug":"nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471","podcast_index_feed_id":6727471,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17595602/Julie_Cover_Art_p74zba.jpg","author":"Julie Fischer","episode_count":66,"summary":"Welcome to Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, where we explore what it means to thrive and flourish in this complex world we are living in.. Join Julie Fischer, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Coach and Well-Being Advocate for meaningful and lively conversations with experts, thought leaders, authors, business leaders and more. We dive into the “un-well-being crisis” we are experiencing as a collective, and share tools and strategies that foster increased mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial well-being. Ready to connect with a community of people who strive to thrive? Tune in every other week for inspiration, insight and maybe what feels like a nudge from a friend to keep moving, keep uncovering and keep transforming yourself, your life and your sense of well-being.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:17:48.709095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471"},"episode":{"title":"Getting Off the Hedonic Treadmill","slug":"getting-off-the-hedonic-treadmill","published_at":"2026-02-03T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/getting-off-the-hedonic-treadmill","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471","url":"https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com/e/pleasure/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t2xvqcm8zxw65rd6/Julie_1312026_mixdown61n1x.mp3","summary":"Ever feel like you're constantly chasing the next achievement, the next milestone, the next thing—thinking that “happiness” lives there? Like most of us at some time or another, you are on the hedonic treadmill. If you have ever felt like you are on this treadmill, this episode is for you. We explore why we adapt so quickly to the good things in our lives and how our culture keeps us “running in place”. More importantly, we dive into the science-backed strategies that can help you step off the treadmill and cultivate lasting, sustainable well-being. From gratitude and savoring to meaning and connection, discover how to shift from chasing happiness to actually thriving. KEY TAKEAWAYS The hedonic treadmill is real: Research shows we quickly adapt to both positive and negative life events, returning to our baseline happiness—which keeps us chasing the next thing. 40% is within your control: While 50% of happiness is genetic and 10% is circumstances, a full 40% is determined by your intentional activities and choices. Shift from hedonic to eudaimonic well-being: Instead of chasing fleeting pleasure, focus on meaning, purpose, growth, and connection for more sustainable satisfaction. PERMA-V is your blueprint: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Vitality are the building blocks of flourishing. Six practical strategies: Practice gratitude, savor the good, prioritize experiences over things, cultivate relationships, find meaning and purpose, and practice mindfulness. Reframe your relationship with \"more\": It's not about stopping growth—it's about wanting more while knowing you're already enough. YOUR PRACTICE THIS WEEK: Choose one strategy from this episode and commit to it for seven days. Notice what shifts. Thank you for listening. We…","meta_description":"Ever feel like you're constantly chasing the next achievement, the next milestone, the next thing—thinking that “happiness” lives there? Like most of us a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1711,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/episodes/getting-off-the-hedonic-treadmill/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471/getting-off-the-hedonic-treadmill.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}