Michael Easter
An American writer, journalist, and author, known for his work on health, fitness, and challenging conventional wisdom around well-being. His book, The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, explores the benefits of pushing past comfort zones for physical and mental growth. Easter's research-backed approach and engaging storytelling encourage readers to embrace adversity for a more fulfilling life.
In The Comfort Crisis, journalist Michael Easter explores how modern life’s convenience and comfort are eroding our resilience, health, and happiness. Blending personal narrative—particularly his challenging expedition to the Alaskan wilderness—with scientific research, Easter makes a compelling case for seeking discomfort. From intermittent fasting to physical hardship and digital detoxing, he examines practices that push boundaries and reconnect us with our evolutionary roots. The book is both a call to action and a guide to reclaiming purpose through challenge, making it popular among readers interested in wellness, mental strength, and personal growth.