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From 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

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Cognitive decline as you age is not inevitable — but whether you keep your edge depends almost entirely on what you do right now. Host Michael Easter sits down with Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and performance consultant who works with Formula 1... more

Every four years, Americans suddenly remember soccer exists. The World Cup is here and it may be the single biggest sporting event in human history: 48 teams, 104 games over 39 days, and a final that draws north of a billion viewers.

Host Michael E... more

Why do people lose their minds over seed oils, raw milk, carnivore diets, and long Covid? Alan Levinovitz isn't a doctor or a health journalist — he's a religion scholar. And from that vantage point he noticed something you can't un-see: the way most... more

What if you juiced a roster of athletes to the gills with performance-enhancing drugs and let them compete for a million-dollar prize? That's the Enhanced Games — the billionaire-backed "Steroid Olympics" held in Las Vegas — and the results were not ... more

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Dr. Julie Gurner
Executive performance coach and psychologist working with founders and billionaires
Episode: The Executive Coach for Billionaires: How the Top 0.01% Actually Think | Dr. Julie Gurner
Andy Galpin
Health and performance scientist, founder of Aret/Absolute Rest, expert on elite athletes
Aret / Absolute Rest
Episode: I Walked a Marathon a Day for 45 Days | Dr. Andy Galpin Made Me His Lab Rat
Jay Carson
Political operator and Hollywood writer/producer
Former Communications Director for President Clinton; writer on House of Cards and The Morning Show
Episode: Comfort is a Trap: Adventure is the Way to Freedom & Fulfillment
Sinhue Xavier
Adventurer and van-lifer exploring the American West
Independent traveler/author
Episode: Comfort is a Trap: Adventure is the Way to Freedom & Fulfillment
Brian Koppelman
Screenwriter and creator of Billions; partner of David Levine
Screenwriting (Rounders, Ocean's 13), Billions
Episode: Brian Koppelman: How a Hollywood Writer Got Fit at 60, Beat Anxiety & Outworked Resistance
Nick Norwitz
PhD, MD; Stay Curious Metabolism founder; sardine-eating experimenter
Stay Curious Metabolism
Episode: Eating 1,000 Sardines in a Month + The Cheapest Grocery Store in America | Dr. Nick Norwitz & George Kamel
Ryan Soave
Therapist, addiction medicine specialist, high-performance coach
Private practice / addiction treatment
Episode: Why Most Habit Change Fails (And How to Break the Addiction Cycle)
Sam Alaimo
Navy SEAL, writer and founder of What Then Substack
What Then
Episode: Why Dogs Make You Healthier: A Navy SEAL + Researcher on the hidden science of pet ownership
Dr. Nancy Gee
Director for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: Why Dogs Make You Healthier: A Navy SEAL + Researcher on the hidden science of pet ownership

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Michael Easter
Host of 2% With Michael Easter, who covers practical and useful health, performance, and mindset information.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    4
    CMN586
    United States16 days 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 Podcasts
    1
    USA AUS
    United States2 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 Addict
    5
    JessicaJo42
    2 months ago
  • Selling out already?!?

    A GLP1 is your opening sponsor.. carry more buckets for big pharma.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sgufefbi
    United States2 months ago
  • Changed my life

    I love 2%! I read all Michael’s books, subscribed to his substack and now enjoy his podcasts. It’s truly life changing and so glad I found him! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TLS103
    United States2 months ago

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How Walking Rewires Your Brain & Body: Endurance, Habits, Pain Tolerance & Longevity
Q: What was Foster Kamer's most striking takeaway from his rucking journey?
He describes the physical and mental transformation of carrying a 25-pound backpack through New York and the sense of exploration and healing that came from extending his limits and crossing multiple bridges, applying the experience to personal meaning-making after trauma.
How Walking Rewires Your Brain & Body: Endurance, Habits, Pain Tolerance & Longevity
Q: What did the evolutionary geneticist Melissa Ilardo add to the walking discussion?
Melissa explains how human endurance emerges from an interaction of physiology and environment, including how traditional hunting strategies and persistent environmental pressures shaped our capacity for long-distance movement.
How Walking Rewires Your Brain & Body: Endurance, Habits, Pain Tolerance & Longevity
Q: Tell us a little about your background and why walking became the focus of this episode.
Michael shares his decade-plus research in health and endurance, and explains that walking is a fundamental human capability tied to long-term health and resilience, which sets the stage for exploring how stepping up challenges can rewire our bodies and minds.
Meth, Fentanyl, and the Power of Hard Work Without Fanfare
Q: How did you start reporting on drugs?
Quinones describes his shift from immigration reporting to opioid and heroin coverage, highlighting the dangers and lack of backing in the field, which eventually drew him to the opioid epidemic and its social roots.
Why Most Habit Change Fails (And How to Break the Addiction Cycle)
Q: What are the first things you have people do when you're working with them?
We quickly assess goals and define what winning looks like for the individual, then create a plan to move from where they are to where they want to be, focusing on concrete steps, accountability, and building a supportive environment.

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1. Dr. Julie Gurner
2. Andy Galpin
3. Jay Carson
4. Sinhue Xavier
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