The Happiness Paradox: How Giving Too Much Can Lead to Unhappiness with Jenny Rhodes

Welcome to the latest episode of the Scenic Route podcast. Today, we explore the happiness paradox with the insightful and inspiring Jenny Rhodes. So many of us can relate to the feeling of unhappiness, even when everything in our lives seems to be going well. In this episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon's root causes and explore strategies for finding peace and happiness amid life's challenges. As women, we often give so much of ourselves to others that we forget to replenish our own w...

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Forget the fast lane! The Scenic Route is where perfectionists slow down, get better, and create real change.We explore:Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)Social change (that starts from within)System critiques (with actionable solutions)Inner wisdom (over external validation)Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.Whether you're questioning everything or trying to find peace amongst the chaos, you'll find space here for your inner voice, mindset, mental health, and collective change — you're in the right place. We make space for both personal healing and collective change — with a side of potty humour.New episodes drop every Tuesday.The longest way round is the shortest way home – and that's exactly why we're taking the Scenic Route.Ready to walk the scenic route?The view here is *chef's kiss.*