Two Percent with Michael Easter

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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...

Episodes

Blue Zones Debunked: The Longevity Con That's Fooled Millions

Art Is the Missing Pillar of Your Health

Muscle, Not Weight, Predicts How Long You'll Live | How Medicine Gets Weight Loss Wrong with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Kidnapped in Colombia, Dinner with the Taliban: What the World’s Most Dangerous Places Actually Teach Us

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The Mindset That Won Her $1M+ | How to Make Optimal Decisions with Poker Champion & Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova

The Self-Improvement Books That Will Actually Change Your Life | Ditch the Overrated Reads

These Sports Protect Your Brain Against Dementia

Ditch the Numbers and Finally Feel Good: A Philosopher's Guide to Health and Happiness

Why Your Brain Is Wired for Negativity — And How to Rewire It

How to Train Your Mind Like an F1 Driver - Neuroscientist Tommy Wood

USMNT’s Quarter Finals Odds + Why Being a Sports Fan is Good For You

Why We Argue About Health Like It’s Religion: Long Covid, Seed Oils & Diets

The Steroid Olympics Flopped: Billionaires, PEDs, and a $1M World Record

The Insane Science of UFC Weight Cuts: How Fighters Lose 20 Pounds in 5 Days (And What It Teaches Us About Diets)

UFC Champion Miesha Tate On How to Wake Up After Life Punches You In The Face

Embrace the Heat To Get Stronger, Happier & More Resilient This Summer

The Psychologist for Billionaires: How the Top 0.01% Actually Think | Dr. Julie Gurner

I Walked a Marathon a Day for 45 Days | Dr. Andy Galpin Made Me His Lab Rat

Comfort is a Trap: Adventure is the Way to Freedom & Fulfillment