2% With Michael Easter

Michael explores lessons from the life of Bill Walton—mainly, how important it is to live true to yourself. Being true to yourself is arguably the most important thing you can do to have a life well lived. This episode dives into the philosophy, art, and science of living true to yourself.Then it explores five ways to live authentically.Read the post in full at TWOPCT.com 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become a Member at TWOPCT.comMichael reveals 43 incredible books that are favorites of Members of 2%.

A 50-mile ruck in Normandy, France teaches six lessons in mindset, fitness, and living well. Topics include perseverance, integrity, embracing unconventional ideas, pushing oneself beyond limits, and gratitude for the experience.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* Become of 2% at TWOPCT.comToday, Michael talks about the stress and how he relieves it. He'll cover: The mismatch between stress and the modern environment.The myriad of health issues that are exacerbated or caused by stress.His favorite way to relieve stress. It's backed by science on multiple levels.Enjoy. For full access, become a Member at TWOPCT.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become a Member at TWOPCT.com for full access.Michael covers why you should help others. The case is strong! He'll cover:The wild and surprising health benefits of helping others.What we often get wrong about helping others.A mindset shift around helping others that'll help you get more benefits from your efforts.A guideline for how often you should help others.Thanks for listening. Become a Member at TWOPCT.com.

Today Michael is covering the value of doing something hard this Memorial Day. Hundreds of thousands of people will do just that today by tackling the Memorial Day Murph Challenge.You'll learn the value of doing an annual challenge ...... the fascinating (and surprising) history behind the Murph Challenge ...... and how you can create your own challenge this Memorial Day.The result: You'll get out of your comfort zone, improve as a human, and help others.Thanks for listening. Become a Member at TWOPCT.com 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* To access the full episode, become a Member of 2% with Michael Easter at TWOPCT.comMichael was recently at a Grateful Dead concert when a person asked him, "What is a popular health trend that you see on Instagram that you think is totally silly?"He'll answer that question but also explain important information about the internet and how it's changing the health information we receive and act upon.Topics include:How the internet has changed the state of health information. What it was like before the internet, and what it's like now.Some benefits of having more health information online.Some downsides of having more health information online.The "Great Endarkenment" theory of online health information.How social media in particular has impacted health practices.What I think is the silliest health trend.Larger lessons on how to think about, vet, process, and use the health information you see online.Thanks for listening. To get the full episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* Become a Member of 2% at TWOPCT.com for full access to the episode. Michael covers a fascinating new exercise study. It's an incredible workout for when you're strapped for time or want to finish a cardio session with some powerful strength work. Scientists recently had a group of athletes do just one exercise in the gym.They'd do the exercise for 12 minutes, twice a week. That's it.Yet this single-exercise workout significantly improved strength, power, and performance.We're diving into the details of this all-powerful, single-exercise workout and how to do it well so you can run, ruck, lift, and live better.Thanks for listening. Go to TWOPCT.com to become a Member of 2%.

Guy Fieri recently got fit, lost 30 pounds, and reinvented himself. Michael spent time with him to learn how he did it for Men's Health magazine.Fieri's approach was sensible—and wicked effective. It felt like a breath of fresh, sane air in a world of hyper-complicated health routines.You'll learn his six most powerful methods, which can help you too. 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member Episode* To get the full episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com.The Expedition is our monthly dive into the best information I found this month.We're covering:Numbers on:Running and longevity.The 4-Minute mile.How the 4-Minute mile compares to mountaineering.How much weight you'll lose on Ozempic in the long term (not short term).Odds of one of the two main presidential candidates dying in the next year.Life satisfaction.How much crazier the internet is compared to real life.The three factors that put you most at risk of dying young of heart disease.The limitations of data, and what data misses.What science says about staying hydrated this summer.How humans compare to different animals in a foot race.An incredible podcast episode.A wise quote on death and how to view it.Four albums that changed my worldview.Become a Member at TWOPCT.com for full access to this episode and all our past episodes.