Catherine Price

Catherine Price, dubbed “the Marie Kondo of Brains” by The New York Times, takes a revolutionary scientific approach to fun. She’s the first to define “True Fun” as the confluence of playfulness, connection, and flow – and proves it’s essential for mental health, not frivolous.

As an award-winning science journalist and creator of Screen/Life Balance, Price meticulously researches the mental, physical, and cognitive benefits of fun. What makes this special is her distinction between “True Fun” (nourishing) and “Fake Fun” (numbing activities like doomscrolling).

Her evidence-based approach shows that prioritizing fun makes you more productive, less stressed, more energetic, and helps you find community and purpose. Perfect for anyone feeling burned out or languishing in our always-on culture.

Learn more about the book on Catherine Price’s website

If you want to hear more about The Power of Having Fun , check out Catherine Price’s TED talk: