Why does saving money sometimes feel more like sacrifice than progress? In this episode of Brain on Purpose, Oliver Schnusenberg explores the hidden mental blocks that make saving hard, from loss aversion to present bias to old money stories we carry with us. Through personal reflections, neuroscience insights, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to reframe saving so it feels empowering instead of frustrating. Discover how to make future rewards more vivid, align saving with your core values, and build habits that actually stick.

Saving isn’t about saying no today. It’s about saying yes to tomorrow.

Is AI making our minds sharper… or shallower? In this warm, thought-provoking episode of Less Hustle. More Intention, I explore how artificial intelligence is subtly rewiring our brains, not just by boosting our productivity, but by changing what we stop doing.

From the shrinking hippocampi of GPS-reliant drivers to teenagers confiding in AI “friends,” I shares relatable stories and surprising neuroscience about how technology impacts memory, decision-making, empathy, and attention. I also open up about his own battles with algorithm-driven distraction (yes, even professors fall into the YouTube rabbit hole).

More importantly, you’ll learn practical ways to use AI intentionally so it supports your values instead of replacing them.

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering who’s really in charge, you or the algorithm, this episode will help you reclaim authorship of your own mind.

Listen in and discover:

• How everyday AI use reshapes your brain

• Why “offloading” decisions can weaken mental skills

• The hidden cost of trading human connection for AI companionship

• Simple steps to reset your brain’s focus and attention

Learn more at: ⁠www.equilibriaevolution.com⁠Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/oschnuse⁠

Less hustle. More intention.

Are you waiting for motivation to strike before you take action? You’re not alone, but you might be waiting forever.

In this episode of Brain on Purpose, Oliver dives deep into the neuroscience behind motivation: why it fades, how your brain conserves energy, and what actually gets you moving when motivation just won’t show up.

You’ll learn:

• Why dopamine spikes before the reward, not after

• How your brain’s habit system often overrides your goals

• The science behind taking action before you feel like it

• A simple 30-second technique to get started on anything — even when it feels daunting

• How to lead with your values, not your moods

Whether you're avoiding a budget, a workout, a job search, or just an overdue conversation, this episode is your call to action.

Because you don’t need to feel motivated to take action.
You need to take action to feel motivated.

Learn more at: www.equilibriaevolution.com
Connect with Oliver on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oschnuse

Less hustle. More intention.
Less waiting. More doing.