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New York Times Bestselling Author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain | Host of Two Percent with Michael Easter | Living Well & Performance Expert

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New York Times Bestselling Author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain | Host of Two Percent with Michael Easter | Living Well & Performance Expert

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Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, professor, and researcher whose work explores the intersection of health, behavior, performance, and modern life. Author of the bestselling books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, he is known for translating cutting-edge research into practical strategies for building resilience, improving wellbeing, and thriving in an increasingly comfortable world. Through his writing, speaking, and podcasting, Easter challenges audiences to rethink how their environments shape habits, decision-making, and long-term success.

Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who has made a career of traveling the world to uncover innovative and practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier and more productive lives. His research has taken him everywhere from war zones to the Arctic to the most remote reaches of the Bolivian jungle. Michael’s work has been embraced by leading institutions ranging from professional sports teams and the military to Fortune 500 companies, universities, medical schools and government agencies. The tactics he uncovers have influenced how organizations approach issues such as physical and mental health, performance, innovation and long-term success. Most importantly, his ideas have helped millions of people worldwide rethink how modern environments shape behavior and wellbeing. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. In The Comfort Crisis, Easter explores how embracing challenge and intentional discomfort in an overly convenient world can unlock greater health, resilience and meaning. In Scarcity Brain, he examines how modern abundance hijacks our evolutionary wiring and fuels habits around food, technology and consumption that leave many people feeling stuck, distracted and overwhelmed. He is also the host of Two Percent, a twice-weekly podcast that builds on his widely followed newsletter of the same name. Focused on the idea that small, deliberate actions can drive meaningful change, the show explores today’s biggest questions around health, performance, and behavior. Through conversations with leading thinkers and solo episodes breaking down new research and trends, he delivers clear, practical insights listeners can apply in their daily lives. Michael’s insights and research have been featured in many of the world’s most influential media outlets including Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS Saturday Morning and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Drawing on his global research and bestselling books, Easter speaks with organizations, universities and leadership teams about resilience, health, behavior change and how modern environments shape our habits, performance and wellbeing. When he is not traveling the world for his writing, research and speaking engagements, Michael lives in Las Vegas where he is a professor in the journalism department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He co-founded and co-directs the Public Communications Institute, a think tank at UNLV. He lives on the edge of the desert with his wife and two dogs, Stockton and Conway.
“Michael Easter delivered a highly engaging and well-received session for AllianceBernstein’s audience of institutional investors. Michael’s perspective on how an abundance mindset drives stronger businesses and more effective decision-making resonated across a sophisticated audience of analysts, portfolio managers, and senior leaders. The response from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with strong participation and engagement throughout the program. His willingness to spend additional time with attendees during the book signing was especially appreciated and added meaningful value to the overall experience.” - AllianceBernstein “Michael Easter delivered an outstanding session at the Buckingham Partners Summit, engaging an audience of advisors, associates, and strategic partners. Michael’s perspective on how an abundance mindset builds stronger businesses and more effective professionals resonated widely, generating excellent feedback from attendees. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the engagement, and his presence added meaningful value to the overall program. His willingness to travel and participate in the summit was greatly appreciated by the entire Buckingham team.” - Buckingham Group “Michael Easter delivered a highly impactful keynote at Juniper Networks’ Sales Kick Off, setting a strong and intentional tone for the program. Michael’s focus on productivity and wellness resonated deeply with the audience of channel sales professionals, offering a valuable perspective beyond traditional sales content. His message provided exactly the foundation the organization was seeking, helping to establish a broader mindset around performance and well-being. He was an ideal choice to open the meeting and set the standard for the sessions that followed.” - Juniper Networks “Michael Easter delivered an exceptional program at Avon Old Farms School as part of the Visiting Author Series, earning recognition as one of the most impactful speakers the school has hosted. Michael’s work, including The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, aligned seamlessly with the school’s Health and Wellness curriculum, offering meaningful insight into students’ relationships with technology, social media, and emerging challenges such as recreational gambling. His ability to engage directly with students, faculty, and guests created a highly interactive and memorable experience for the entire community. Michael was especially generous with his time, participating in small group conversations that left a lasting impression on students. His visit set a new standard for the program and will be remembered for years to come.” - Avon Old Farms
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