In this episode, Michael Easter defines the scarcity loop and its impact on human behavior, particularly in relation to addictive tendencies. Michael shares several compelling insights on how small changes can lead to big rewards.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Embrace the 2% mentality to unlock powerful daily habits and achieve long-term goals
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Sep 4
How to Accept What You Can’t Change Without Giving Up | Jane Ratcliffe
In this episode, Jane Ratcliffe explores how to accept what you can’t change without giving up. After a traumatic brain injury dramatically altered the course of her life, Jane spent years navigating debilitating symptoms while holding onto an enduring sense of hope, joy, and gra ... Show More
56m 46s
Sep 1
The Surprising Choices That Make You Happier and Help the Planet | Elizabeth Dunn & Jiaying Zhao
In this episode, Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao discuss the surprising choices that can make you happier and help the planet at the same time. Drawing on research in happiness, behavior change, and climate science, they challenge the idea that climate action has to mean guilt, s ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 28
How to Find Wisdom in the Things You’re Struggling With | Pádraig Ó Tuama
In this episode, Pádraig Ó Tuama explores how to find wisdom in the things you’re struggling with by looking more closely at the emotions, desires, and stories beneath our experiences. He and Eric discuss why fear and anger often point to deeper needs, how to stay present with di ... Show More
53m 31s
Jan 2024
#284 ‒ Overcoming addictive behaviors, elevating wellbeing, thriving in an era of excess, and the scarcity loop | Michael Easter, M.A.
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1h 57m
Jun 2025
How to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael Easter
My guest is Michael Easter, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author. We discuss how particular daily life choices undermine our level of joy, our sense of purpose, our physical and our mental health and the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly step ... Show More
3h 7m
Dec 2021
Unpacking the Comfort Crisis with Michael Easter
Join JJ as she explores how to lose more weight, have a better heart, be in a better mood, burn more calories, and more! The only thing you need to do differently is step just a little outside of your comfort zone. Sound too scary for you? Listen as editor and author Michael East ... Show More
29m 19s
Jan 2025
Life Lesson: The 10-Minute Rule That Beats ANY Bad Habit & This Weird Trick Forms Good Habits Instantly! Professor Steve Peters & Nir Eyal
In this episode we discover the science behind habits, how they're formed, how they can be broken, and the fascinating role self-perception plays in the process. We explore the power of reframing uncomfortable tasks, how habits are influenced by our self-image, and why pushing yo ... Show More
32m 19s
Feb 2024
The Scarcity Brain: Michael Easter On How To Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough
In a world saturated with comforts, overstimulation, and the perpetual allure of convenience, a crisis has quietly emerged. It is the pervasive influence of the “Scarcity Brain” that wires our minds to crave more. Michael Easter, an author, investigative journalist, and UNLV prof ... Show More
1h 52m
Sep 2024
9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn the 9 small habits that will change your life and make it easier.</p><p>If you’re ready for an immediate boost to your energy, productivity, and overall well-being, this episode is for you. </p><p>Mel is sharing 9 little, easy-to-implement chan ... Show More
45m 42s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Learning how to thrive with enough.</p> <p>Michael Easter is the <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <a href= "ht ... Show More
