Dr. Jared Pelo speaks with Mike Rucker, author of "The Fun Habit," about moving beyond toxic positivity and finding sustainable ways to incorporate enjoyment into daily life. Learn how intentional fun can improve mental health, work performance, and overall wellbeing.

Key Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Mike's background
2:37 - Personal story of loss and realizing the problems with toxic positivity
4:32 - The science of hedonic tone and the difference between fun and happiness
9:13 - Discussing grief and finding joy during difficult times
14:29 - How to analyze and improve how you spend your time
17:46 - Research on pleasure-seeking behavior and the "fun cup" concept
21:23 - Understanding hedonic tone and valence
24:07 - Practical tools for adding fun to everyday life
29:14 - Transition rituals between work and home life
34:21 - The concept of "healthy hedonism" and behavior change
40:07 - Making health interventions enjoyable and sustainable
45:51 - Personal stories about finding enjoyment in exercise
51:54 - Where to find Mike and his book "The Fun Habit"

Connect with Mike Rucker:

Instagram: @thewonderoffun

Website: https://michaelrucker.com/

To Purchase The Fun Habit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982159057

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