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 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 Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists—it’s a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we’ve been taught to avoid.

  1. há 2 h

    Inside the North Tower on 9/11 | Chief Joseph Pfeifer

    Michael speaks with FDNY Chief Joseph Pfeifer, who led the first fire units into the North Tower on 9/11 and later gave the order to evacuate the towers. Chief Pfeifer later served as the FDNY Chief of Counterterrorism and Emergency preparedness, is a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and wrote Ordinary Heroes, which examines what 9/11 taught him about crisis leadership, resilience, and the ordinary acts of heroism. They discuss: - Watching American Airlines flight 11 hit the North Tower - Leading firefighters into the North Tower - Critical decisions and lessons from inside the towers when the second plane hit - The 60-second decision to order evacuation - The ordinary acts of heroism that saved lives - Lessons in resilience from 9/11 - Leading the Ground Zero recovery efforts - The three rules of crisis leadership - Four stages of resilience after a crisis - Looming threats and how to prepare for them And more … This episode includes detailed discussion of the September 11 attacks, death, and trauma. Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Will Mayo. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. GET A FREE GUIDE TO EXAMPLES OF MISOGI at twopct.com I share similar insights around health and wellness on Substack. Follow Michael: Instagram · X · LinkedIn · Facebook · TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. há 2 dias

    Trauma Does Not Define Who You Are | Elizabeth Smart

    Michael sits down with Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted at 14, survived nine months of captivity, and spent the decades after building her own path to recovery. She is the Founder of the Elizabeth Smart foundation and host of The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart, a true-crime podcast where she speaks with survivors of violent crimes about healing. Michael and Elizabeth discuss: - Elizabeth’s 2002 kidnapping  - Surprising facts about her kidnapping and discovery - The psychological research behind downward comparison - The untraditional support that helped her move forward - Why healing from trauma does not follow one path - Why bodybuilding became Elizabeth’s passion - Why exercise can improve mental health and trauma recovery - Why doing what scares you can lead to massive gains  - Elizabeth’s work with survivors of violence - Putting survivors at the center of true crime - The strength people discover under pressure And more … This episode includes detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and trauma. Go deeper: How To Be More Resilient Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Will Mayo. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. GET A FREE GUIDE TO EXAMPLES OF MISOGI at twopct.com I share similar insights around health and wellness on Substack. Follow Michael: Instagram · X · LinkedIn · Facebook · TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 3 de set.

    Avoiding Anxiety Makes It Stronger | John Delony

    John Delony argues that anxiety can be a signal, and avoiding the thing behind it often makes the alarm louder. Michael sits down with Delony, host of The Dr. John Delony Show and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life. They discuss: - The most common relationship problems he hears (from thousands of calls) - The most profound call he ever received  - The downsides of formalizing mental health  - What anxiety can be a useful signal (and how to read it) - Why anxiety is so high in a world that’s the safest it’s ever been - Lessons from John’s dad, a hostage negotiator and detective - How John thinks about religion and science coexisting - What John has learned from his boss, Dave Ramsey - Why avoidance makes fear and anxiety stronger - The three parts of real expertise - Why admitting you were wrong builds trust - Why couples need hobbies apart from each other - Why strong relationships are never a 50/50 split between tasks And more … This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and addiction. Go deeper: The 6 Rules of a Tougher Mindset Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Joey Fischground. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. GET A FREE GUIDE TO EXAMPLES OF MISOGI at twopct.com I share similar insights around health and wellness on Substack. Follow Michael: Instagram · X · LinkedIn · Facebook · TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 20 de ago.

    A Harvard Psychologist's Case Against Following the Rules | Ellen Langer

    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. Michael sits down with Langer, author of The Mindful Body, to talk about how much of your health is actually under your mind's control. They cover: - The experiment that turned back old men's bodies - Maids who lost weight by seeing their work as exercise - Why the stories we tell ourselves about bad events are “the whole ballgame” - The truth about mindfulness—what it really is and a meditation-free way to find it - A scientific case against following the rules - How putting a label on a disease changes how it impacts us - How to think if you get a health scare - A better way to make hard decisions  - And more … Go deeper: The Brain Glitch That Makes Modern Life Feel Miserable Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Will Mayo. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. GET A FREE GUIDE TO EXAMPLES OF MISOGI at twopct.com I share similar insights around health and wellness on Substack. Follow Michael: Instagram · X · LinkedIn · Facebook · TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 18 de ago.

    You're Living Through the Fastest Revolution in History | Tyler Cowen

    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 changing. Michael sat down with Tyler to find out how to live better today, tomorrow, and years from now. They cover: - Whether we should panic about the future - Why initiative now beats intelligence - The case for free-range kids - Why antidepressants are overprescribed - What challenging trips abroad teach us about happiness - The math of exercise and whether it’s worth the investment - Whether America has become complacent - How AI makes people smarter or stupider - What Tyler will never hand off to AI (and what’s best to give to AI) - When AI will improve human lifespan - Whether AI will lead to mass job losses - And much more … Tyler Cowen is a professor of economics at George Mason University, the economist behind MarginalRevolution.com, and the author of nearly 20 books, including The Complacent Class. He also hosts Conversations with Tyler.  Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Joey Fischground. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com GET A FREE GUIDE TO EXAMPLES OF MISOGI at twopct.com I share similar insights around health and wellness on Substack. Follow Michael: Instagram · X · LinkedIn · Facebook · TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists—it’s a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we’ve been taught to avoid.

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