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Lessons from the frontiers of health, psychology, thought, and human experience. Hosted by Michael Easter—New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. New episodes are released twice each week.

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Latest Episodes

Michael speaks with Brady Holmer, the exercise scientist and 2:24 marathoner behind the Substack Physiologically Speaking, about which fitness trends hold up. Brady explains why he stopped taking creatine, which numbers on your wearable to ignore, an... more

Heather Gay, star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and author of Bad Mormon, tells Michael why she left the Mormon faith, what that decision cost, and how she rebuilt a sense of self and community. They also discussed her role on the show, an... more

Michael speaks with Tamar Haspel, The Washington Post's Unearthed columnist and author of To Boldly Grow, about her case for why we should stop eating lettuce. Starting with the explosive diarrhea story behind her column, they examine lettuce's food-... more

Michael speaks with Jessica Tarlov, co-host of The Five on Fox News and author of I Disagree, about how to argue without losing friends. Outnumbered four to one on the most-watched show in cable news, Jessica explains how she makes the truth safe to ... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Tarlov
Political commentator and author
Fox News commentator on The Five
Episode: #48: A Fox News Host’s Formula for Winning Arguments | Jessica Tarlov
Christian Craighead
Former UK Special Forces operator (SAS, Parachute Regiment, Pathfinders)
Former UK Military
Episode: #47: Lessons from Singlehandedly Fighting Off a Terrorist Attack | Christian Craighead
Jim Kwik
Brain coach, author of Limitless and Limitless Daily
Kwik Learning / Limitless
Episode: #46: How to Learn Faster and Remember More | Jim Kwik
Joseph Pfeifer
Chief, FDNY; author of Ordinary Heroes
Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
Episode: #45: Inside the North Tower on 9/11 | Chief Joseph Pfeifer
John Delony
Ramsey Solutions contributor, author, and speaker
Ramsey Solutions
Episode: #43: Avoiding Anxiety Makes it Stronger & Relationship Rules | Dr. John Delony
Jefferson Fisher
Attorney and communication expert
The Next Conversation
Episode: #42: A Trial Lawyer’s Rules for Hard Conversations | Jefferson Fisher
Jordan Feigenbaum
MD; physician with expertise in peptides and fitness
Barbell Medicine
Episode: #41: Should You Take Peptides? A Doctor’s Evidence-Based Answer | Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum
Eric Frohardt
Navy SEAL, DEVGRU veteran
Former Navy SEAL, DEVGRU
Episode: #40: A Navy SEAL’s Case for Being Humble and Obsessed | Eric Frohardt
Ellen Langer
Harvard psychologist, Mindfulness researcher
Harvard University
Episode: #39: A Harvard Psychologist on Mindset and Not Following the Rules | Ellen Langer

Host

Michael Easter
Host focused on health, longevity, and practical optimization; lead interviewer across episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • I trust his work

    Keep up the good work, since you are landing in multiple channels: books, substack, and now podcasts. I feel the value of your work will increase exponentially. The interesting take for me, to engage in 2% behaviors requires work and I think the negative reviews are people who want a fix me pill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FloridaScamp
    United States21 days ago
  • Great Variety of Interviews

    Love the variety of people Michael interviews. Every episode I learn something new and am exposed to information I wouldn’t normally think about. Michael is good at collecting a lot of research and condensing it down and then talking to some of the best experts. Love the 2% podcast and website and Michael’s books. Highly recommend giving it a listen for great life coaching advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KateBudGR123
    United States22 days ago
  • Keep challenging me!

    I first discovered Michael’s work years ago through The Comfort Crisis, and it made a lasting impact. After getting so much value from that book, I became a subscriber to his Substack. When he launched the podcast, I’ll admit I was skeptical as it felt like it might just be a way to repackage existing content for more views.

    After listening to multiple episodes, that skepticism disappeared. The podcast isn’t a repeat of his earlier work; it’s a fresh platform where he explores new ideas, brings... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donny G OKC
    United States22 days ago
  • Top content creator

    I discovered Michael Easter when he was a guest on the Huberman Lab podcast. Since then I’ve read all 3 of his books, am a regular listener to this pod, and subscriber to his substack. I appreciate the work he does and research he contextualises with his guests. Thank you, Michael.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theemarkanthony
    Canada22 days ago
  • Pure love!

    Thank you for so many insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Souldubful
    United States23 days ago

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Guests are often high-caliber and bring rigorous, data-driven insights.
Episodes frequently critique wellness trends with evidence-based analysis.
There is appreciation for practical takeaways and real-world applications.
Some listeners feel host interruptions and ads disrupt the flow.

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#45: Inside the North Tower on 9/11 | Chief Joseph Pfeifer
Q: How did you handle the moment when the South Tower was hit and then collapsed?
We split our command to cover both towers, prepared for the possibility of collapse, and ultimately made the decision to evacuate all units to prevent further loss of life.
#45: Inside the North Tower on 9/11 | Chief Joseph Pfeifer
Q: What was your first move once you entered the North Tower?
My role was to take command, direct firefighters, evacuate the building, and coordinate with medical teams while we attempted to reach those trapped by smoke and fire.
#45: Inside the North Tower on 9/11 | Chief Joseph Pfeifer
Q: What was your immediate reaction when the first plane hit and you realized it was not an accident?
I understood immediately that this was a deliberate act and there was a need to communicate clearly to the dispatchers that we were dealing with a terrorist attack, not an accident.
#47: Lessons from Singlehandedly Fighting Off a Terrorist Attack | Christian Craighead
Q: What was your mindset when you arrived at the hotel and faced uncertain numbers of terrorists?
I assessed the situation, focused on the task at hand, and led with confidence, balancing caution with decisive action to protect civilians and evacuate people safely.
#41: Should You Take Peptides? A Doctor’s Evidence-Based Answer | Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum
Q: Do peptides have side effects, and is the data clear?
There are anecdotal reports of side effects like local injection site reactions and flushing, but there is a lack of systematic monitoring and robust human data. This makes it hard to quantify risk, so clinicians often err on the side of caution and emphasize careful monitoring when patients pursue these therapies.

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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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1. Jessica Tarlov
2. Christian Craighead
3. Jim Kwik
4. Joseph Pfeifer
5. John Delony
6. Jefferson Fisher
7. Jordan Feigenbaum
8. Eric Frohardt

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