In a new book, the journalist Michael Easter writes about how he uprooted himself from his safe, comfortable life at home and traveled around the world in search of discomfort. He wanted to understand why we seek out comfort, what happens when we get too much of it, and how we might benefit from less of it. He says that a growing body of evidence shows how embracing physical and mental discomfort can make us happier, healthier and more resilient. Easter’s book is called The Comfort Crisis, and he joins us this week to talk about it. (Rebroadcast)
Michael Easter’s book is The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self [Amazon|Indiebound|Bookshop]
Air Date: June 3, 2021 and May 13 at 12 and May 14 at noon