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Lessons from the frontiers of health, psychology, thought, and human experience. Hosted by Michael Easter—New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain.
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- 3 days ago51 min
#51: Creatine, Wearables, Carbs: What's Hype and What's Real | Brady Holmer
Michael speaks with Brady Holmer, the exercise scientist and 2:24 marathoner behind the Substack Physiologically Speaking, about which fitness trends hold up. Brady explains why he stopped taking creatine, which numbers on your wearable to ignore, and why endurance athletes now eat the carbs of three Cokes an hour. They discuss: Preview Why Brady stopped taking creatine Creatine is oversold for the brain The wearable numbers to ignore The problem with HRV What wearables get right Carb maxing: three Cokes an hour What Lance Armstrong said about carbs Race weight and eating enough Why carb timing matters Why Brady is eating less protein Mile record or two-hour marathon? The second running boom More strength or more cardio? Training with a newborn Subscribe to Brady's Substack, Physiologically Speaking: https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.comFind Brady: https://www.instagram.com/brady.j.holmer/ Sponsors:Lagoon: Go to lagoonsleep.com/TWOPCT and take the 60-second sleep quiz to find your perfect pillow. Use code TWOPCT for 15% off any pillow.MacroFactor: Download MacroFactor in the app store and use code TWOPCT for 14 days free.Vuori: Get 20% off your first purchase at vuori.com/TWOPCT. Exclusions apply. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6 Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago1h 0m
#50: The Mormon Missionary Who Became a Real Housewife | Heather Gay
Heather Gay, star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and author of Bad Mormon, tells Michael why she left the Mormon faith, what that decision cost, and how she rebuilt a sense of self and community. They also discussed her role on the show, and: Preview Why Heather left her faith The choice that changed her life Why she stayed Mormon for so long The cost of trying to be perfect Finding belonging after leaving a faith Why most people live a double life When reinvention works and when it fails The stages of leaving a high-demand group Finding a new community Sales lessons from her Mormon mission Choosing to be on Real Housewives despite pushback Writing fiction: Eternal Glow A Housewives rapid fire: takes on Jen, Lisa, and Meredith Why the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City resonates Get Heather's book, Bad Mormon: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bad-Mormon/Heather-Gay/9781982199548 Sponsors:MacroFactor: Try MacroFactor free for 14 days in the Apple or Android app store with code TWOPCT. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6 Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago59 min
#49: Why We Should Stop Eating Lettuce | Tamar Haspel
Michael speaks with Tamar Haspel, The Washington Post's Unearthed columnist and author of To Boldly Grow, about her case for why we should stop eating lettuce. Starting with the explosive diarrhea story behind her column, they examine lettuce's food-safety risks, the healthy reputation of salads, and how to eat well when nutrition advice conflicts. They discuss: Preview Lettuce and foodborne illness Lettuce, water and food waste The salad health halo Lettuce backlash and staple crops Potatoes, corn and other staples What food policy can change Restaurant portions and home cooking Italy's meals versus American snacking Dietary guidelines and protein The case for diet soda The blind egg taste test Food dyes and food beliefs Eating well with uncertain science Get Tamar's book, To Boldly Grow: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688423/to-boldly-grow-by-tamar-haspel/Find Tamar: https://www.tamarhaspel.com Download MacroFactor in the Apple or Google app store. Get 14 days free with code TWOPCT. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6 Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips
- 1 weeks ago45 min
#48: A Fox News Host’s Formula for Winning Arguments | Jessica Tarlov
Michael speaks with Jessica Tarlov, co-host of The Five on Fox News and author of I Disagree, about how to argue without losing friends. Outnumbered four to one on the most-watched show in cable news, Jessica explains how she makes the truth safe to hear, why she argues with averages instead of anecdotes, and how to decide whether a disagreement is worth having. They discuss: Preview Her biggest conversion on The Five Are we really more divided? When one person breaks with the group Making the truth safe to hear Argue with averages, not anecdotes Sowing a little doubt Framing numbers and keeping it simple Be sharp, not cruel When to engage and when to let it go How Americans start talking again Get Jessica's book, I Disagree: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803493/i-disagree-by-jessica-tarlov/Find Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessicatarlov/ Download MacroFactor in the Apple or Google app store. Get 14 days free with code TWOPCT. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6 Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips
- 2 weeks ago55 min
#47: Lessons from Singlehandedly Fighting Off a Terrorist Attack | Christian Craighead
Michael speaks with Christian Craighead, a former SAS soldier and author of One Man In, about the afternoon he singlehandedly fought off a major terror attack in Nairobi and what it teaches about acting while afraid, leading people, and being ready before anything happens. They discuss: Preview Entering a terror attack with no backup How a hard childhood shaped Christian's resolve Why the top Special Forces operators look like accountants Christian's moves against the terror attack Why danger brings intense focus How to lead in a crisis The importance of clear instructions Adapting and maintaining momentum under pressure Taking responsibility in ordinary life This episode includes descriptions of childhood abuse, terrorism, injury and death. Get Christian's book, One Man In: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/One-Man-In/Christian-Craighead/9781982177331 Find Christian: https://theministryofdefence.com/pages/about Download MacroFactor in the Apple or Google app store. Get 14 days free with code TWOPCT. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
#46: How to Learn Faster and Remember More | Jim Kwik
Michael speaks with Jim Kwik, brain coach and author of the new book Limitless Daily, about how to learn faster, remember more, and use AI to get smarter instead of dumber. They discuss: Cold open Jim's early learning struggles The question that changed Jim's approach to learning Problems with school systems and tech use Using AI to get smarter, not dumber with the BUILD framework Memory, boredom, and why you need room to think Improving reading speed and comprehension Choosing what is worth learning Daily practice and morning habits Rapid fire: brain supplements and cognitive performance Books and Limitless Daily Get Jim's book, Limitless Daily: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761666/limitless-daily-by-jim-kwik/ Find Jim: https://jimkwik.com Download MacroFactor in the Apple or Google app store. Get 14 days free with code TWOPCT. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Host: Michael EasterExecutive Producer: Robbie HiserMusic: The Heater ManagerGraphics: Jackie Philips Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6
- 3 weeks ago55 min
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 · TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago56 min
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 · TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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