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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You Don’t Need More Willpower: Change Is a Skill You Can Learn | Eric on The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos
In this episode, Eric joins Dr. Laurie Santos on The Happiness Lab to explore why lasting change takes more than willpower—and how to develop the skills that make it easier. Drawing on his recovery from addiction and his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, Eric shares how manageabl ... Show More
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Are You Playing a Game You Actually Want to Win? | Seth Godin
Are you playing a game you actually want to win? In this episode, Seth Godin explores how to make intentional choices about the life you’re building—and recognize when someone else’s definition of success is steering you off course. Drawing on his book, This Is Strategy, Seth sha ... Show More
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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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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
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<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
