{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff4b32bc4-0a74-4ce6-a563-1cb3d780e73b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Pleasure Is a Good Time: Designing a Life You Actually Enjoy with Christian W Schnepf","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik and guest Christian W Schnepf\u00a0unpack a deceptively simple idea: pleasure is a good time\u2014and it can be intentionally designed, measured, and sustained. Christian introduces the Good Time Ratio (GTR) and a five-area framework (self, actions, outcomes, environment, social) to help you move from fleeting highs to long-term, life-affirming satisfaction. Expect direct, practical language you can apply immediately\u2014breath work to calm the nervous system, micro-shifts to neutral before you optimize, and a clear lens for separating short-term hits from choices that compound into a better life. For creators, couples, and anyone stuck in stress cycles, this is a grounded roadmap to create more joy, intimacy, and presence\u2014on purpose.\nAbout the guest:\nChristian W. Schnepf\u00a0is an adventurous sociologist and human-behavior expert, founder of Science of Good Times, and creator of the Good Time Ratio (GTR)\u2014a science-based metric and tool that helps people design more enjoyable, sustainable lives.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nThe Good Time Ratio (GTR) measures the proportion of moments you feel genuinely attracted to versus neutral or aversive ones\u2014optimize the ratio across your life, not a single moment.\n\n\nLife unfolds in five areas: self, actions, outcomes, environment, and social circle. Nudge each from negative to neutral first, then to genuinely enjoyable.\n\n\nShort-term pleasure must serve long-term well-being; if a choice creates long-term disadvantage, it lowers your GTR despite the immediate high.\n\n\nTreat life like a game with responsibility: play, explore, and iterate while owning consequences and resourcing your future self.\n\n\nPractical start: calm the nervous system (simple breath pattern: inhale 1, exhale 2), clarify a concrete vision, make a commitment, and align daily actions accordingly.\n\n\nMake healthy choices pleasurable (not punitive): upgrade the experience so the sustainable path is also the enjoyable path.\n\n\nTrack what drains or lifts your energy; use data (like a daily GTR check-in) to adjust work, relationships, and environment.\n\n\nYour self-relationship is the keystone; decisions that raise self-acceptance and self-respect improve everything else.\n\n\nConnect with the guest:\n\n\nExplore Christian\u2019s work and test the GoodTime App: goodtime.appLearn more about him at chrisw.co\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Pleasure Principles? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContactBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6fc409da-a195-4067-90c1-a92f7c84c453/untitled-design-4-b62zz.jpg"}