Are We Craving More Simplicity? with Lauren Smith

Episode 311 · 11 min · August 6, 2025

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Are we tired because we’re actually tired or because our brains are overloaded? Today, I’m diving into decision fatigue, what’s happening in our brain when we feel mentally drained, and why simplifying life might be exactly what we need. I share how growing up with fewer options (hello, TGIF lineup and Nintendo 64 GoldenEye nights) felt simpler, and how life today, despite its convenience, leaves

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