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Two Percent with Michael Easter

FromNew York Timesbestselling 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

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58:59

Build Better Habits & Break the Food-Addiction Cycle...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2026/04/21

Melissa Urban — founder of Whole 30 and author of The Whole30 (updated 2024) and The Book of Boundaries — sits down with Michael Easter for one of the most honest conversations on this feed yet. Two sober people (Michael 10+ years, Melissa 24+ years) unpack the parallels between drug addiction and food behavior, why the first time Melissa went to rehab didn't stick, and the single question that rewired every habit in her life: "What would a healthy person with healthy habits do?"They dig

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86:36

Boston Marathon Secrets, Super Shoes, Ultra Processed...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2026/04/16

The 130th Boston Marathon is this Monday. To mark the occasion, Michael sits down with Brady Holmer — a science writer, runner, and 2:24 Boston finisher — to go deep on what the race actually feels like, why super shoes might be saving you 5-8 minutes, how to fuel a marathon without your gut exploding, and whether anyone can qualify for Boston. Then Dr. Mike Roussell, a PhD nutritionist from Penn State who works with NBA players and busy execs, breaks down the ultraprocessed food debate

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71:37

Donnie Vincent: Hunting, Hard Things, and the Mindset...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2026/04/14

In this episode of Two Percent, Michael sits down with backcountry bow hunter and filmmaker Donnie Vincent to unpack what months in remote wilderness teach you about stress, calm, and competence. Donnie was featured heavily in Michael’s bestselling book, The Comfort Crisis, and now he joins Michael for the first time on mic since the book’s release. They talk about the ethics and emotional reality of hunting, why sourcing your own food changes your relationship with life, and how modern

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60:45

How Walking Rewires Your Brain & Body: Endurance,...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2026/04/07

Walking shaped humans into who we are—and it’s one of the simplest ways to improve health, mood, and longevity right now. In this episode of Two Percent, Michael sits down with evolutionary geneticist Dr. Melissa Ilardo and writer Foster Kamer to explore what endurance science says about how far humans can actually go, why the brain often quits before the body, and how small daily choices compound into massive long-term outcomes. We cover the real research behind step counts (including

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2:31

Coming April 7: Two Percent with Michael Easter

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2026/03/31

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

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8:08

Resilience is normal (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/06/02

Michael covers the new science of resilience. Psychologists used to think people weren’t inherently resilient, then new research began to suggest a brighter picture.But now, cultural forces may be shifting us in the direction of less resilience.We’ll cover the science and how you can become more resilient.Note: This audio read was generated with AI. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe

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12:16

Muscle and Women's Health (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/05/19

This episode is the deepest dive into how muscle impacts women’s health.Michael will cover the shocking state of women and muscle. You’ll learn how muscle:* Protects your heart.* Helps survival rates if you get cancer.* Improves your metabolism.* Helps you sleep better.* Helps against pain and illness.* Protects you from death.* Adds years to your life …* … And life to your years.* Protects your brain.The lessons apply to men, too. Note: I’m out in the wilderness, so this episode was generated with

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5:50

The Time Audit (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/05/12

Michael covers the infamous time audit. It’s one of the most effective ways to discover the time you need to exercise (or do anything else you feel you don’t have time for).The time audit is simple and brutal—and the numbers don’t lie.Read more about why it works here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe

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9:37

My Badass Mom (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/05/05

For Mother’s Day this Sunday, I’m sharing a story I wrote about my mom.We can all learn a lot from her: About hard work and persistence. But also about how quitting can paradoxically get us ahead. And how this ride we call life isn’t about us—a realization that allows us to ride it better.The story, however, isn’t just about my mom. It’s the story of so many moms who work hard with their heads down every day to make our lives better.Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to

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19:39

6 Sleep Myths (Podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/04/21

The world of sleep is tainted with misinformation, and it’s driving up sleep anxiety. Michael dove deeply into the research on sleep and discovered the surprising truth about six common sleep myths. Michael will cover each myth, why it’s wrong, and better ways to think about sleep.Why it matters: Evolution programmed us to all sleep differently (it was a survival mechanism) and understanding the nuances of sleep can help you figure out what’s good and bad about your sleep habits. The result: you’ll

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10:02

4 ways to find belonging (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/04/14

Today, Michael covers belonging and how to find it. Belonging is linked to greater happiness and better health outcomes—yet belonging is dwindling today.Here’s an easy way to belong: Become a fan of something or join a group.You’ll learn a strange way I found belonging through fandom, and four research-backed ways to find belonging in an increasingly fragmented, isolated world.Note: I’m in the wilderness for a couple months, so this episode’s audio was generate by AI. This is a public episode. If

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6:04

Gear Not Stuff: Outdoor Gear

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/04/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comPost Summary* We’re covering the gear I’m using on my 850-mile hike.* The video above covers the gear I’ll be using along the way and my philosophy on outdoor gear.* Below, I’ve also listed each item, a quick sentence or two on why I’m taking it, and linked to it.Housekeeping* Full access to this post and video is for Members of Two Percent.* Members get access to all our Gear Not Stuff posts and videos and everything else

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40:59

Beyond Limits: Lessons from Mountaineering with...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/04/07

In May of 2016, Melissa Arnot Reid became the first American woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.She has a wonderful new book out called Enough. (I LOVED the book. It’s one of those rare books that pushes you forward from page to page.) Buy it here.The book is about much more than mountaineering and Everest. It’s about Melissa’s fascinating life journey, what pushes us to do great things, why hardship can help us grow, and more (think part Wild and part Into Thin Air). Michael

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5:44

Call the F**king Vatican (Podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/04/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comWe live in a world where its easier than ever to get information (think Google and ChatGPT).That’s great overall—but easy information is often inaccurate, lacks context, and is easily forgettable. If you want to learn and understand something deeply, there’s a better framework. Michael uses it in his work and breaks it down here. You’ll learn:* Just how much information we now consume (the numbers are … wow).* The upsides

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13:27

17 Reasons to Explore More Now

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/31

We’re speaking with Alex Hutchinson about his new book The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map.Michael asked Alex 17 questions about exploration—why humans are driven to explore, the benefits of exploration, how exploration is changing, and how we can explore more today.Michael gained so much insight into my own life from Alex’s book and our exchange below, and I hope you will, too.You’ll learn:* Why exploration is critical to being a human.* Why

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6:18

How I trained for an 800+ mile hike (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comMichael is currently on an 850-ish-mile hike through the desert.He’ll be hiking 20 to 30ish miles a day for the next 45ish days. This post details how he trained for the hike and why this type of training is ideal for being SUPERMEDIUM and improving healthspan and lifespan.He’ll also explain my training philosophy for big events like this.

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15:26

Announcing: A big hike (podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/24

I’ll be in the wilderness on a hike for the next 45-ish days.Two Percent will run as always—posts and podcasts will go out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while I’m gone. Today’s episode will cover: * The hike I’m doing. * Why I’m doing the hike (a new book!).* What I hope to get out of the hike. * Why adventure matters for us all.* What to expect on Two Percent while I’m in the wilderness (all good stuff!). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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7:31

The Expedition: Step counts, endurance secrets, dirty...

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comThe Expedition is a monthly journey into thoughts, opinions, ideas, observations, studies, facts, figures, etc.Good ones, insightful ones, interesting ones, weird ones, and ones you can use to live well and long.It’s a roundup of all the worthwhile stuff Michael has discovered in the last month. The Expedition is a bit of an island of misfit toys. But, …

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15:59

17 Years of Wisdom About the Good Life (Podcast)

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/17

Michael is speaking with Brett McKay, founder of the Art of Manliness and Dying Breed.Brett has spent the last 17 years in the trenches writing and reporting about how to live a richer, more meaningful life by blending timeless wisdom and practical advice.We asked him 26 questions on topics like health and fitness, parenting, testosterone, marriage, books, faith, and more. Topics include:* Why Brett hates video.* The new Dying Breed project.* The best parenting advice Brett has heard.* How Brett

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7:44

Gear Not Stuff: Home Health Tech

Two Percent with Michael Easter ·

2025/03/14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comToday is the second Friday of the month. Which means it’s time for Gear Not Stuff.Read more about the idea behind Gear Not Stuff here. * In short: Gear Not Stuff is a framework that helps us make smarter purchasing decisions. Gear has a clear purpose of helping us achieve a higher purpose—a tool we can use to have better experiences.Today, Michael is covering home-based technology that can improve your health.We’ve validated

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