# Two Percent with Michael Easter

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Author: iHeartPodcasts
Episodes: 30

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [The 'Everest Ready' Mindset: Be Prepared for Anything Life Throws at You | Dr. Jon Kedrowski](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-everest-ready-mindset-be-prepared-for-anything-life-throws-at-you-dr-jon-kedrowski) — 2026-07-16T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Mindset That Won Her $1M+ | How to Make Optimal Decisions with Poker Champion & Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-mindset-that-won-her-1m-how-to-make-optimal-decisions-with-poker-champion-psychology-phd-maria-konnikova) — 2026-07-14T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Self-Improvement Books That Will Actually Change Your Life | Ditch the Overrated Reads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-self-improvement-books-that-will-actually-change-your-life-ditch-the-overrated-reads) — 2026-07-09T07:10:00+00:00
- [These Sports Protect Your Brain Against Dementia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/these-sports-protect-your-brain-against-dementia) — 2026-07-06T20:34:59+00:00
- [How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game and Finally Feel Happy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/how-to-stop-playing-somebody-else-s-game-and-finally-feel-happy) — 2026-07-02T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why Our Brains Lie About How Bad Things Are - And How to Stop It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-our-brains-lie-about-how-bad-things-are-and-how-to-stop-it) — 2026-06-30T07:10:00+00:00
- [Daily Habits To Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age | Neuroscientist Tommy Wood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/daily-habits-to-keep-your-brain-sharp-as-you-age-neuroscientist-tommy-wood) — 2026-06-25T07:10:00+00:00
- [USMNT’s Quarter Finals Odds + Why Being a Sports Fan is Good For You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/usmnt-s-quarter-finals-odds-why-being-a-sports-fan-is-good-for-you) — 2026-06-23T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why We Argue About Health Like It’s Religion: Long Covid, Seed Oils & Diets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-we-argue-about-health-like-it-s-religion-long-covid-seed-oils-diets) — 2026-06-18T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why the Enhanced Games Flopped: Billionaires, PEDs, and a $1M World Record](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-the-enhanced-games-flopped-billionaires-peds-and-a-1m-world-record) — 2026-06-16T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Science of UFC Weight Cuts: How Fighters Lose 20 Pounds in 5 Days (What It Teaches About Diets)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-science-of-ufc-weight-cuts-how-fighters-lose-20-pounds-in-5-days-what-it-teaches-about-diets) — 2026-06-11T07:10:00+00:00
- [UFC Champion Miesha Tate On How to Wake Up After Life Punches You In The Face](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/ufc-champion-miesha-tate-on-how-to-wake-up-after-life-punches-you-in-the-face) — 2026-06-09T07:10:00+00:00
- [Embrace the Heat To Get Stronger, Happier & More Resilient This Summer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/embrace-the-heat-to-get-stronger-happier-more-resilient-this-summer) — 2026-06-04T13:29:44+00:00
- [This Executive Coach Works With The Top 0.01% & is Sharing Her Secrets | Dr. Julie Gurner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-psychologist-for-billionaires-how-the-top-0-01-actually-think-dr-julie-gurner) — 2026-06-02T07:10:00+00:00
- [I Walked a Marathon a Day for 45 Days | Dr. Andy Galpin Made Me His Lab Rat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/i-walked-a-marathon-a-day-for-45-days-dr-andy-galpin-made-me-his-lab-rat) — 2026-05-28T07:10:00+00:00
- [From Hollywood & Politics to the Desert: Seek Adventure, Gain Real Freedom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/comfort-is-a-trap-adventure-is-the-way-to-freedom-fulfillment) — 2026-05-26T07:10:00+00:00
- [How a Hollywood Writer Got Fit at 60, Beat Anxiety & Outworked Resistance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/brian-koppelman-how-a-hollywood-writer-got-fit-at-60-beat-anxiety-outworked-resistance) — 2026-05-21T07:10:00+00:00
- [How to Eat Healthy Without Going Broke: Sardines, Costco & Real Food | Nick Norwitz & George Kamel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/eating-1-000-sardines-in-a-month-the-cheapest-grocery-store-in-america-dr-nick-norwitz-george-kamel) — 2026-05-19T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why Most Habit Change Fails (And How to Break the Addiction Cycle)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-most-habit-change-fails-and-how-to-break-the-addiction-cycle) — 2026-05-14T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why Dogs Make You Healthier: A Navy SEAL + Researcher on the hidden science of pet ownership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-dogs-make-you-healthier-a-navy-seal-researcher-on-the-hidden-science-of-pet-ownership) — 2026-05-12T10:49:41+00:00
- [Why More Freedom Is Making You Miserable | David Epstein on Constraints](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/why-more-freedom-is-making-you-miserable-david-epstein-on-constraints) — 2026-05-07T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Subtraction Mindset: How To Get More By Doing Less | Dr. Leidy Klotz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/the-subtraction-mindset-how-to-get-more-by-doing-less-dr-leidy-klotz) — 2026-05-05T07:10:00+00:00
- [Why Marching Band Beats Rehab: Sam Quinones On Fentanyl, Meth & Hope](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/meth-fentanyl-and-the-power-of-hard-work-without-fanfare) — 2026-04-30T07:10:00+00:00
- [Find Joy in Any Job: Lessons from a Top Doctor and a Vagabond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/find-joy-in-any-job-lessons-from-a-top-doctor-and-a-vagabond) — 2026-04-28T07:10:00+00:00
- [What Science Actually Says About Alcohol & Social Media with Taylor Lorenz & Dean Stattmann Michael Easter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/is-alcohol-actually-bad-for-you-the-truth-about-drinking-social-media-diet-soda) — 2026-04-23T07:10:00+00:00
- [Melissa Urban: The Science of Whole30, Food Addiction & Why Weight Is the Wrong Metric Michael Easter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/build-better-habits-break-the-food-addiction-cycle-melissa-urban-whole-30-founder) — 2026-04-21T07:10:00+00:00
- [The Boston Marathon, Ultra Processed Foods & the 2% Kitchen (Brady Holmer & Dr. Mike Roussell) Michael Easter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/boston-marathon-secrets-super-shoes-ultra-processed-foods-a-ridiculous-trail-recipe) — 2026-04-16T07:10:00+00:00
- [Donnie Vincent: Hunting, Hard Things, and the Mindset That Gets You Through Storms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/donnie-vincent-hunting-hard-things-and-the-mindset-that-gets-you-through-storms) — 2026-04-14T07:10:00+00:00
- [Humans Are Built to Walk Farther Than You Think (and Here’s Why)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/how-walking-rewires-your-brain-body-endurance-habits-pain-tolerance-longevity) — 2026-04-07T07:10:00+00:00
- [Coming April 7: Two Percent with Michael Easter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579/coming-april-7-two-percent-with-michael-easter) — 2026-03-31T07:10:00+00:00

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