{"podcast":{"title":"Two Percent with Michael Easter","slug":"two-percent-with-michael-easter-6839579","podcast_index_feed_id":6839579,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/21e72ef5-9e12-4746-8553-b4130102de70/f18cf410-b9a8-4e2c-a00f-b4130102de82/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-with-michael-easter--6913244","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/21e72ef5-9e12-4746-8553-b4130102de70/image.jpg?t=1774720732&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":30,"summary":"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. 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In this episode, Michael Easter sits down with therapist Ryan Soave (18+ years sober) for a sweeping conversation on why addiction often acts like a solution to deeper pain, how fear and shame quietly run the show, and what it takes to break the compulsion loop for good. They dig into habit change that actually sticks, how to rebuild identity and community, and practical ways to regulate your nervous system so you don't have to numb yourself.  Ryan Soave is a licensed mental health counselor, transformational coach, and person in long-term recovery. He has spent nearly twenty years and over ten thousand clinical hours working with people navigating trauma, addiction, and the survival patterns that quietly run their lives. His approach brings together modern neuroscience, body-based therapies, and ancient wisdom traditions, all built around one idea: most of us confuse discomfort with threat and spend our lives reacting to things that aren't actually dangerous. Learning to feel bad is the first real step toward living well. Ryan has sat on both sides of the therapeutic relationship, which shapes everything about how he works. To go deeper with Ryan or learn more about his work: Website: ryansoave.com   Free course: Sign up for \"How to Feel Bad (and Love Your Life)\" at ryansoave.com   Book a one-on-one consultation: ryansoave.com   Instagram: @Ryan.Soave  YouTube: @rjsoave 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 a…","meta_description":"Sobriety isn't just \"not drinking\"—it's learning how to live without needing relief on demand. 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