Psychologists often refer to the "hedonic treadmill" a concept that says we return to our emotional setpoint after experiencing either a positive or a negative event. In this brief episode, I show how this concept is outdated and how we can replace it with an emphasis on personal agency--our ability to choose how we feel.
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Want know more about the music on this podcast? We are blessed to have M. Diego Gonzalez as a regular contributor of songs he has arranged, performed, and recorded especially for this podcast. My wife and I became acquainted with Diego when he was serving a as missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. We were so impressed with his talent, we asked if he would compose and perform songs for Filled With His Love. He thankfully agreed. Hope you enjoy his work!
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Want a good introduction to my book? Morgan Jones Pearson interviewed me on the All-In Podcast, and it was one of the top 10 episodes of 2022. Here’s the link:
https://www.ldsliving.com/2022-in-review-top-10-all-in-podcast-episod...
