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The Comfort Crisis ft. Michael Easter


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In today's episode, author Michael Easter, shares his work and theories on the topic of comfort. He posits that the growing rates of mental and physical health challenges may be rooted in the fact that we are living more comfortable lives than ever before.

As parents, we strive to keep our kids as comfortable as possible when they are infants. But, perhaps we should ask ourselves if continuing on that path will negatively impact their future resilience.

Connect with Michael + his books:
  • The Comfort Crisis
  • The Scarcity Brain
  • Website
  • Instagram
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