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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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Americans spend more on healthcare than any other wealthy nation and have the worst outcomes to show for it. Dr. Lucy McBride, a Harvard-trained physician who has practiced for more than two decades, says the problem is baked into the system.

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Everybody wants to live longer, and for two decades the Blue Zones, places with the highest percentage of people 100+ years old, have promised to show us how with nine tidy behaviors we can all copy. According to Saul Newman, a demographer at the Uni... more

Art is not a luxury. According to Daisy Fancourt, one of the world's foremost researchers on arts and health, it is a missing pillar of health, right next to sleep, diet, and exercise. People who regularly engage with the arts have about half the ris... more

Most of us assume America's biggest health problem is obesity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician for 20 years and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine, argues we have spent 50 years fighting the wrong problem. We are not over fat, we are under-muscle... more

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Recent Guests

Daisy Fancourt
World-leading researcher studying the health benefits of art, author of Art Cure
World-leading art-health researcher; author
Episode: Art Is the Missing Pillar of Your Health
Jesse Albrecht
Ceramic artist and war veteran
Independent artist; veteran
Episode: Art Is the Missing Pillar of Your Health
Gabrielle Lyon
Founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine
Muscle-Centric Medicine
Episode: Muscle, Not Weight, Predicts How Long You'll Live | How Medicine Gets Weight Loss Wrong with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Robert Young Pelton
Journalist who covers conflicts and war zones; author of The World's Most Dangerous Places
Author and journalist
Episode: Kidnapped in Colombia, Dinner with the Taliban: What the World’s Most Dangerous Places Actually Teach Us
John Kudrowski
Mountaineer and climber featured on the episode
Guest expert on climbs and risk
Episode: He Survived an Earthquake and Avalanche on Everest - Then Went Back Up
Maria Konnikova
PhD in psychology, author, and poker student-turned-practitioner
Columbia University (former), Author, Poker practitioner
Episode: The Best Hand Loses 88% of the Time: What Poker Reveals About All Our Decisions
Alex Wieckowski
Founder/creator of Alex & Books channels
Alex & Books
Episode: The Self-Improvement Books That Will Actually Change Your Life | Ditch the Overrated Reads
Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist, author of The Stimulated Mind
Researcher and author
Episode: These Sports Protect Your Brain Against Dementia
Thi Nguyen
Philosopher at the University of Utah, author of The Score
University of Utah
Episode: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game and Finally Feel Happy

Host

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    AJKlein
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    4
    CMN586
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    1
    USA AUS
    United States3 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
    3 months ago
  • Selling out already?!?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sgufefbi
    United States3 months ago

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How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game and Finally Feel Happy
Q: Walk us through weight loss and what happened to you.
Nguyen explains how early weight loss involved simple dietary tweaks and then tracking, which initially helped but eventually became exhausting and misaligned with broader health goals, leading to a realization that lower numbers don't necessarily equal better health.
The Best Hand Loses 88% of the Time: What Poker Reveals About All Our Decisions
Q: What is the illusion of control and why does it matter?
The illusion of control is when people believe they can predict or influence random outcomes; recognizing this bias helps in calibrating expectations and avoiding overconfidence in decisions.
The Best Hand Loses 88% of the Time: What Poker Reveals About All Our Decisions
Q: How does probabilistic thinking translate to everyday life?
Probabilistic thinking helps people evaluate risk across health, finance, and personal decisions by focusing on expected value and cautioning against overweighing rare, dramatic events.
The Best Hand Loses 88% of the Time: What Poker Reveals About All Our Decisions
Q: What made you decide to go all in on poker as a learning tool for decision making?
She explains that real stakes create meaningful learning experiences, bridging psychology with hands-on practice, and that poker uniquely trains people to separate process from outcome and to calibrate beliefs based on feedback from the market (other players' decisions) rather than theory alone.
These Sports Protect Your Brain Against Dementia
Q: If humans evolved to run, why is there such a high injury rate?
Injury risk arises from hard surfaces, increased body mass, sedentary lifestyles reducing joint prep, and too-rapid progression in training programs; gradual ramp-up and modern evidence-based approaches can reduce injuries.

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1. Daisy Fancourt
2. Jesse Albrecht
3. Gabrielle Lyon
4. Robert Young Pelton
5. John Kudrowski
6. Maria Konnikova
7. Alex Wieckowski
8. Tommy Wood

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