2% With Michael Easter

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comThis is a free preview of a paid episode. Members get full access. To hear more, visit TWOPCT.com.Michael is giving responses to the top 15 comments on Two Percents posts over the last three months.Magic happens in the comments, where additional information, insight, and inspiration comes to light. It can help us all live better, think differently, and more.Michael will highlight some of the best comments and questions and given extra information you can use to live better.He’ll cover:* Why asking better questions can improve your health and fitness.* Why weight language sucks.* A case study on the benefits of being SUPERMEDIUM.* A problem with lab-based and home VO2 testing.* A food to eat that may decrease microplastics in your body.* A walking prescription.* My wife the insane walker’s favorite walking gear.* Ozempic noise.* The case for joining a wellness cult.* Exactly how aging people should strength train.* A sign to look for that shows you have a good doctor.* How to pull of rucking/walking video meetings.* A better way to frame and change bad habits.* The nutritional differences between conventional and organic eggs.* Wise words about the realities of parenting.

Today we’re talking about the limits of diet and exercise with Dr. Adam Cifu.Adam is one of our nation’s top thinkers about medicine and how to provide more effective medical care. He recently wrote a post for Sensible Medicine called “Coming Out Against the Healthy Lifestyle.” It criticizes what he calls “the cult of the healthy lifestyle,” and investigates the limits of diet and exercise. Michael and Adam cover:* Why Adam wrote the post and the rise of the cult of the healthy lifestyle.* The benefits, realities, and limits of adopting healthy lifestyle changes.* How believing that all of health boils down to a better diet and exercise can lead patients to wrongly believe they are responsible for all of their health issues.* Why criticism of modern medicine is on the rise.* How “medical reversal” highlights the need for evidence-based medical practices.* The rise of longevity and why many longevity practices often lack robust evidence.* Why personalized healthcare is essential for effective treatment.* Problems with over-medicalization.* How finding the right doctor can be a challenging process.* The Sensible Medicine Substack and how it aims to promote thoughtful healthcare discussions. 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.comToday’s episode is the second annual Two Percent Gear Not Stuff holiday gift guide. It features Gear, Not Stuff you can give to or request from others. We’re featuring seven categories of gear: health, fitness, travel, nutrition, adventure, pets, and, naturally, requisite Two Percent gear mentions.The rules:* Each item’s description must be brief-ish.* Each item must be something I’ve used or had recommended to me by someone I trust. No filler, all killer type stuff.* I’ll call out items under $100* Go to TWOPCT.com for links to all items. Happy holidays. For full access to the episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comChildhood obesity has more than doubled since the 1990s and 20 percent of kids are now obese. This is why the new administration wants to overhaul school lunches to make them healthier.This will help—but removing recess and unsupervised play is also a big factor in our kids’ weight and health crisis.Not to mention, recess and unstructured play are powerful beyond just weight. They influence learning, mental health, social development, and physical health.Michael explains the power of recess and unsupervised play, debates about exercise and weight loss for kids, and much more.