We Can Do Hard Things FUN: We’re Finally Figuring It Out with Catherine Price
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Apr 16, 2024 Fun expert Catherine Price joins the Pod Squad to explore the essence of real fun vs. fake fun, the impact of mental load on fun, and the three key ingredients for fun. The discussion includes stand out fun moments and how to incorporate more joy into daily life.
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Guitar Class Became A Lifeline
- Catherine Price discovered deep joy in a weekly adult guitar class after freeing screen time and obligations.
- That hour became the highlight of early parenthood and sparked her book on fun.
How Culture And Load Kill Fun
- Cultural conditioning and distraction erode adults' access to fun, especially for those raised to be objects rather than subjects.
- Women often lose fun earlier due to self-consciousness and disproportionate mental load.
Flow Vs. Junk Flow
- Flow requires active engagement and is destroyed by distraction, making modern multitasking a major fun killer.
- Junk flow (passive bingeing) mimics flow but doesn't nourish the same way.