Exposing The Dark Side of Tech Addiction (w/Michael Easter) | MTNT POD #75

The MTNTOUGH Podcast

Join Dustin Diefenderfer as he sits down with Michael Easter, author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain." In this eye-opening episode, they delve into the hidden mechanisms driving our tech addictions and overconsumption habits, revealing powerful insights that could transform your daily life. Dustin shares a compelling story, including a jaw-dropping transformation of a troubled teen and surprising revelations. Don’t miss this captivating discussion that might just change how you view your relationship with technology and consumption. Tune in now to uncover the secrets behind the scarcity loop and find out what you can do to break free! 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/ 🇺🇸 Merch: https://mtntough.com/collections/merch Join Michael's Newsletter / Two Percent Community: https://www.twopct.com/ ---- What is MTNTOUGH? MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The Dedicated Our premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go. Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Solving short-term stress with long-term consequences 00:04:30 - The 80th Anniversary Trip 00:08:11 - The Power of Training Alone in the Mountain Training for Fitness Lab Community 00:12:10 - Building Bonds through Challenges 00:15:42 - The Importance of Teamwork 00:19:26 - The Danger of Scarcity Brain 00:23:15 - The Changing Nature of Consumption and Status 00:26:35 - The Scarcity Loop in Slot Machines 00:30:05 - The Grandparents' Phone Addiction 00:34:04 - The Impact of Social Media Addiction 00:37:15 - The Hidden Damage of Phone Addiction 00:40:42 - The Turtle Box - A Game-Changing Bluetooth Speaker 00:44:26 - The Impact of Food Processing on Eating Speed and Weight Loss 00:47:53 - The 48 Hour Principle and Long-Term Upsides 00:51:51 - The Scarcity Loop and Outdoor Recreation 00:55:33 - The Impact of Technology on Mental Health 00:59:51 - Using Apps Mindfully 01:03:26 - The Expedition and Q&A Sessions 01:07:04 - Urban Survival and Fitness Training 01:11:01 - Physical and Mental Transformation