Are you living your life or someone else’s? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience of social pressure, internalized “shoulds,” and why so many of us follow invisible scripts that don’t reflect our true values. I’ll walk you through the brain’s wiring for social approval, the hidden costs of living by expectation rather than intention, and share a simple practice you can use today to spot your own inherited “shoulds.” If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I should…” instead of “I choose…,” this conversation is for you.

Less hustle. More intention.

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Most of us walk around with the vague feeling that time is slipping away. But have you ever stopped to ask how much time you really have to live with intention?

In this episode, we break down the startling math of your adult life, how many of your days are truly yours, how many are run on autopilot, and how few are lived with full awareness. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral economics, and cutting-edge psychology, we explore why so much of your behavior is driven by hidden forces—emotions, habits, and old scripts—and how that limits your ability to live with purpose.

You’ll learn:

• Why intentional living isn’t just inspiring—it’s backed by science.

• How many days you actually control (and it’s fewer than you think).

• How to reclaim your time from the automatic programming of your brain.

• Why the time to live with intention is not someday, it’s now.

If you’ve ever felt like life is on fast-forward, or like you’re watching your own story from the sidelines, this episode will help you take back the pen.

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Why is it so hard to follow through on goals, even when we really want to?

In this episode, Oliver explores how your brain’s design, especially the tension between your prefrontal cortex and your amygdala, can quietly sabotage your best intentions. You’ll learn why stress, uncertainty, and emotionally charged moments often derail progress, not because you're weak, but because your brain is wired for safety, not growth.

We’ll also dive into how this plays out with money decisions, why willpower isn’t the answer, and what it means to work with your brain rather than against it.

Plus: a powerful question to help realign your actions with what actually matters.

Less hustle. More intention. Let’s begin.

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In this kickoff episode, host Oliver Schnusenberg introduces the heart behind Less Hustle. More Intention., a podcast for anyone ready to stop living on autopilot and start aligning their actions with what truly matters.

You’ll learn what to expect from the show, why it’s grounded in neuroscience and real research, and how it differs from typical hustle-centric personal growth advice.

Whether you're a coach, a high-achiever, or someone craving more authenticity in a noisy world, this podcast will offer short, thought-provoking episodes to help you live with greater clarity and intention.

No hype. Just values-based, science-backed insights, delivered weekly in under 15 minutes.

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