Two Percent with Michael Easter
iHeartPodcastsFrom New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balances rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he’s interviewing elite explorers and... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessLife SciencesScience | |||
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Michael speaks with Eric Frohardt about his twelve years on SEAL Team 6 as a sniper and assaulter—and what you can learn from it. They discuss:
- How to stay calm under pressure (lessons from sniper training)
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We treat aging, fatigue, and even disease as things that just happen to us. Ellen Langer, the first woman tenured in Harvard's psychology department, has spent five decades showing that our way of thinking has a massive say in all of it.
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Tyler Cowen has spent decades studying what makes people, societies, and economies thrive. He thinks we’re living through the fastest technological revolution humans have ever faced—yet most of us are still planning our lives as if nothing is changin... more
Modern work has a giant problem: It keeps us stressed enough to be miserable, but never stressed enough to quit. Cal Newport, a computer scientist at Georgetown University, says that's not an accident: When work switched from factories and farms to o... more
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- Michael Easter is one of the only health “thought leaders” I trust
Great podcast but there is a high volume of episodes. Hard to keep up with them sometimes.
Apple Podcasts5AJKlein
United States2 months ago - Good, too much interruption
Great guests but host interrupts them a LOT so the flow isn't really there. Also the ads pop in with no warning so it can be really jarring to listen to. Less interruption overall would make this 5 stars.
Apple Podcasts4CMN586United States3 months ago - Not Giving Up…Yet
I adore the idea of this podcast, and it has moments of value, but for the most part, it comes off sounding like, “Me, me, me.”
Michael falls victim to that old “I’m a former addict” trope where, because they are recovered addicts, they think they have more wisdom & clout than anyone who never fell victim to addiction in the first place.
Or, this is intentionally a podcast for former addicts, encouraging them to become addicted to fitness challenges over substances. That’s fine, but state your... more
Apple Podcasts1USA AUSUnited States4 months ago I found the recent interview with Robin Greenfield to be fantastic and grounding. Thank you for information that helps me feel healthier and calmer.
Podcast Addict54 months agoJessicaJo42- Selling out already?!?
A GLP1 is your opening sponsor.. carry more buckets for big pharma.
Apple Podcasts1SgufefbiUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #150 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #128 |  Canada/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Italy/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Australia/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Spain/Health & Fitness |
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A rigorously skeptical look at health, longevity, performance, and human behavior, featuring scientists, journalists, athletes, and thinkers who push back on hype. Episodes frequently dissect popular health claims, explore the science behind aging, brain health, and risk, and pair data-driven critique with practical takeaways for real-life resilience. Noteworthy is the show's ability to blend rigorous evidence with engaging storytelling, practical fitness and decision-making insights, and thoughtful examinations of culture, media, and industry marketing. Potential listeners should expect deep dives, accessible science, and candid conversations with diverse experts, often challenging conventional wisdom while offering actionable guidance.
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Recent guests on Two Percent include:
1. Cal Newport
2. River Selby
3. Dan Shannon
4. Lucy McBride
5. Saul Justin Newman
6. Daisy Fancourt
7. Jesse Albrecht
8. Gabrielle Lyon
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