Best Ian Mikutel Podcasts (2024)

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Our Latest on Health, Productivity and Current Obsessions 1:33:49

1y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

· Renu cold plunge - https://www.renutherapy.com/ · Andy Galpin on The Andrew Huberman podcast - Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Outlive by Peter Attia - https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ · The one-year cumulative mortality for individuals hospitalized due to a fall causing fracture …

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NFTs, DAOs and how the block chain will change our future 39:47

3y ago39:47

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We hope you’re happy with the new format and find this episode interesting. We look forward to hearing about your experiences and wisdom on this topic in the Better Show Cafe on Facebook. Give us a call on the Better Show community line at +1 971–333–8007, or drop us a note on Instagram to share your story with others in The Better Show community. …

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Relaunch Teaser - We're coming back! 13:27

3y ago13:27

13:27

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, after a 250 day hiatus, The Better Show is returning. Same hosts, new format! Deep dive discussion on what we’re currently exploring on our journey to getting better, with a new community twist too!By Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin

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Better Coffee: Part 2 1:01:23

4y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Show Notes 1:55 — We recap our conversation in part 1 about why coffee matters. 7:07 — Darren and March discuss Bulletproof coffee. 8:40 — Darren tells the story of how he first became interested in coffee and espresso. 13:22 — Ian explains the art of roasting coffee beans. 18:43 — The trade-off between acidity and bitterness. 20:58 — The chemistry…

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Better Coffee Part 1 1:19:36

4y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Show Notes 8:05 —Ian answers the question why does coffee matter and why you might want to start exploring the world of coffee. 11:40 —The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd “waves” of coffee history. 12:05 — The connection between coffee and cultural histories across the world. 15:25 — The depth of the world of coffee and how it compares to the world of wine. 19:1…

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Starting a Garden with Carmen Johnston 1:05:06

4y ago1:05:06

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Show Notes 0:58 — Ian gets hungry for fresh veggies and Darren realizes that he knows someone who can help. 4:58 — Darren welcomes Carmen Johnston to the show. 7:19 — Darren learns a French term for a “kitchen garden”. 7:59 — How gardening has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. 9:02 — Carmen gives us all permission to kill plants on t…

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The Power of Music 1:00:01

4y ago1:00:01

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Show Notes 3:47 — March discusses his interest in this topic and the benefits of music including increased ability to concentrate, improved performance in mathematics, improving mood and reduction of pain. 4:55 — Darren and Ian share their relationship to music and their background with playing instruments. 13:01 — Darren recommends an episode of E…

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Andrew Grant-Thomas: EmbraceRace 1:04:57

4y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

3:28 — We discuss why the topic of equity is important and why we were inspired to explore this topic further. 6:40 — March welcomes Andrew Grant-Thomas to the show and we learn a little about his background and how he began his work on EmbraceRace.org. 10:06 — Andrew discusses the resources that EmbraceRace provides and how those tools address dif…

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Better Pet Adoption: Part 2 53:16

4y ago53:16

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Show Notes 3:10 — We take a moment to recognize the importance and express our support of the racial justice movement in response to the recent killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. 5:26 — We share a list of reputable organizations working to further the cause of racial justice. 14:30 — Is a pet store a good place to find a pet to adopt? 15:00 — …

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Better Pet Adoption: Part 1 36:25

4y ago36:25

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Show Notes 2:46 — Darren shares that he and his wife recently adopted a new puppy, Ellie and he discusses his motivation for focusing on this topic. 4:10 — The benefits of pet adoption including companionship, stress reduction, and better mental health. 7:01 — March shares his past experience adopting a large dog in his small apartment. 13:04 — Mar…

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Book Review: Tiny Habits 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

Show Notes 4:15 — Why habits are important to pay attention to and what role they play in our lives. 8:09 — Ian, March, and Darren share their personal experiences with building good habits and breaking bad ones. 14:14 — Ian explains the core concepts behind BJ Fogg’s methodology in Tiny Habits. 15:28 — Why the “tiny” component is so important to t…

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Better Recovery Days 1:13:27

4y ago1:13:27

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Show Notes 1:15 — How we arrived at the topic this week. 3:40 — March reflects on how losing his sense of curiosity is an indicator of burnout for him. 12:45 — Darren shares a gesture of gratitude that his sister-in-law received from the principal at her school. 14:14 — Ian shares how he has been experiencing burnout lately. 15:20 — March reflects …

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Better Video Conferencing Tips: Part 2 1:11:00

4y ago1:11:00

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Show Notes 6:15 — What to do about background noise including an AI-based software solution that cancels background sounds and a pro-level solution that uses audio hardware to block unwanted sounds. 11:31 — Why it’s important to pay attention to keeping your face centered in your webcam. 13:00 — Tailoring your backdrop so you look professional. 14:…

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Better Video Conferencing Tips: Part 1 1:00:03

4y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Show Notes 7:19 — The benefits of connecting with others via video and why a quality video conferencing setup matters for you and for the people with whom you are connecting. 12:15 — Ian shares his experience with video conferencing and confesses that he’s never really given much thought to the quality of his setup for video calls. 15:52 — March di…

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Things We're Grateful For Right Now 49:59

4y ago49:59

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Show Notes 1:27 — We reflect on our sense of exhaustion with COVID-related news. 4:49 — Why gratitude can help us through challenging times. 8:10 — Darren reflects on how his parents have been an example to him of how to practice gratitude every day. 9:44 — March marvels at the power and expanse of the Internet and the positive impact it has had on…

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Things we've learned during COVID-19 59:56

4+ y ago59:56

59:56

Show Notes 5:59 — March describes experiencing a “background stress” with a source that is hard to pinpoint. 7:29 — Ian and Darren joke about how one of the most stressful things about sheltering in place is the never-ending "bad hair days" now that we haven’t been able to go to the barber. 8:41 — We take a detour to appreciate the Floebee! self-ha…

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Interview with Kevin Hancock 49:25

4+ y ago49:25

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Show Notes 2:33 — Ian wishes Kevin happy birthday. 🎂 3:55 — Kevin discusses why it’s important for us to think about leadership and how it is changing. 6:01 — Why it is difficult for organizations to disperse power. 13:46 — Kevin talks about the empowerment that comes from answering a question with a question. 20:58 — How can we all get better at s…

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Our Favorite YouTube Channels 34:07

4+ y ago34:07

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Show Notes 2:32 — We announce the introduction of The Better Show on channel on YouTube. 5:11 — Darren shares his pick for most useful YouTube channel: This Old House. 9:13 — Ian shares his pick for most useful channel: NutritionFacts.org 12:05 — March’s pick for most useful is MedLife Crisis. 14:59 — Ian shares his coffee addiction with James Hoff…

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Interview with John Zeratsky, Make Time Author 53:14

4+ y ago53:14

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Show Notes 1:22 — Ian welcomes John to the show. 2:39 — John talks about what has changed since the book came out in late 2018 that makes the topic of time management more important. 6:01 — John discusses how the need to work from home during the COVID-19 lock down has changed the routines for nearly all of us. 8:44 — The different way we perceive …

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Make Time - How to Focus on What Matters Every Day 50:35

4+ y ago50:35

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Order your copy here: Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Show Notes 1:42 — The authors’ backgrounds and why they were uniquely qualified to write a book about focus. 3:31 — Ian discusses why this book, in particular, is a valuable resource in helping you make improvements in your system of focus and why the method in this book is different t…

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Coffee Chat: Avensi cups & Bottomless service 26:44

4+ y ago26:44

26:44

Note: Watch video version of this episode: www.bettershow.io/youtube A fun bonus episode on two new coffee products, as a follow up to our recent episodes on COVID-19. In this episode we look at Avensi coffee cups and Bottomless coffee service. Mentions 📦 Product: Avensi line of premium coffee cups 📦 Product: Bottomless coffee service w/ discount c…

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Nathan Baschez: COVID Economics 39:27

4+ y ago39:27

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This week we are bringing you a special bonus episode as a follow up to our recent discussion on understanding economics in the age of COVID-19. In this episode Ian interviews Nathan Baschez, author of the Divinations newsletter that focuses on business strategy. Ian and Nathan discuss Nathan’s latest article on the economics of COVID-19. Show Note…

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Econ 101 in the age of COVID-19 59:11

4+ y ago59:11

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As we record this episode in March of 2020, the world is experiencing an unprecedented challenge in responding to the COVID-19 illness. To slow the spread of COVID-19, governments around the world have instituted significant restrictions on social interactions that have disrupted daily life and resulted in a lot of economic uncertainty and personal…

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Better Strength Training Pt.2 52:10

4+ y ago52:10

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Show Notes 1:55 — Darren reveals that strength training isn’t his absolute favorite activity and March shares why it is so important. 3:11 — The difficulty in getting to the gym in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. 4:27 — How to decide what kind of strength training regimen is for you if you’ve never done this before. 6:28 — The downsides of “…

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Better Strength Training Pt.1 45:21

4+ y ago45:21

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Show Notes 3:49 — March shares stats about the minimum recommended amount of strength training. 7:15 — The different classes of exercise and the benefits and different results of each. 9:35 — What is sarcopenia and why strength training guards against it. 13:40 — Why strength training can reduce your risk of falling in old age. 15:44 — The minimum …

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Celeste Headlee on Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving 1:08:25

4+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

By March Rogers, Ian Mikutel, Celeste Headlee, Darren Austin

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Our Best (Failed) Experiments 55:40

4+ y ago55:40

55:40

By March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel

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Better Bite: Lumen 36:31

4+ y ago36:31

36:31

By Ian Mikutel, Darren Austin, March Rogers

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Better Look Back Vol. 9 40:05

4+ y ago40:05

40:05

By March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel

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Better Wellbeing Through Doing Nothing 53:37

4+ y ago53:37

53:37

By March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel

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Better Resumes & Covers Letters Pt.2 1:01:02

4+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

By Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel, March Rogers

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Better Resumes & Cover Letters Pt.1 53:37

4+ y ago53:37

53:37

By Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin

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Better Bite: Garmin Forerunner 645 Smart Watch 48:11

4+ y ago48:11

48:11

By Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin

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Beat the Winter Blues 1:12:50

4+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

By March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel

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Better Habits for 2020 57:40

4+ y ago57:40

57:40

By March Rogers, Darren Austin, Ian Mikutel

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Better Fasting 2019 Pt. 2 59:32

4+ y ago59:32

59:32

By Darren Austin, March Rogers, Ian Mikutel

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Better Fasting 2019 Pt.1 56:45

4+ y ago56:45

56:45

By Darren Austin, March Rogers, Ian Mikutel

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Better Health with Wearables Pt. 2 53:30

4+ y ago53:30

53:30

Show Notes 2:42 — We look at wearable devices to help measure fertility 6:46 — Darren describes a new device he pre-ordered from an Indiegogo campaign that aims to personalize fitness and diet advice based on your metabolism. 11:54 — Ian shares a new tool for making fitness-based virtual reality more immersive. 15:29 — March educates Darren about B…

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Better Health with Wearables Pt.1 1:14:48

4+ y ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Show Notes 2:19 — Ian is curious about the origin of the term “wearable” 3:20 — We recommend checking out Episode 29: Emergency Preparedness as an alternative episode if this week’s topic is not your jam. 6:55 — March reveals the origin of the term “wearable computer” first coined by a mathematics professor in the 1960's. 8:45 — March quizzes Ian o…

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Better Holidays: Gifts & Relationships Redux 1:15:08

4+ y ago1:15:08

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In this episode Ian, Darren & March talk about how to have better holidays. We reflect on why holidays matter, our own personal experience with them, tips & tricks you can use, and experiments we're going to try and report back on. Show Notes 1:16 — The Better Show is growing like a weed: quick update on how many countries we have listeners in worl…

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Automate Your Life Pt.2 1:17:56

4+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Show Notes 1:27 — We got nominated for a “best health and fitness” podcast award!! 5:20 — March recommends checking out Episode 56: Better Morning Routines. 6:48 — What benefits can you reap from using services to automate things in your life? 8:25 — Automating your laundry with LaundryHeap.com 12:16 — How to automate your grocery shopping 16:10 — …

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Our First Podcast Award Nomination! 9:58

4+ y ago9:58

9:58

We've been nominated as one of the best health & fitness podcasts of 2019 by Discover Pods! If you're a fan of the show please pop over to https://awards.discoverpods.com/finalists/ and vote for us by Nov 18th (only 2 days left!). Pro tip: You only need to fill in your email, your pick for best podcast of 2019 and then scroll down to the health & f…

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Better Home Automation Redux 1:20:03

4+ y ago1:20:03

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We break down four types of home automation solutions and highlight the pros and cons of each. Why you may already be employing some home automation tools and don’t eve know it. We recap the story behind the start of the Ring camera-enabled doorbell and discuss the usefulness of a camera-based doorbells to thwart package thieves during the holidays…

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Automate Your Life Pt.1 58:30

4+ y ago58:30

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Show Notes 2:50 — Why might you want to automate certain tasks in your life? 6:04 — The advantages of reducing friction in your life. 7:03 — Three questions to ask yourself to discover areas where automation might be advantageous for you. 8:50 — March shares the areas in his life that he has happily automated including bills, discovery of relevant …

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Building a Better Exercise Habit 1:06:52

4+ y ago1:06:52

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Show Notes 1:30 — Why March has been thinking a lot about building an exercise habit lately 2:52 — Darren asks Ian and March if they exercise grudgingly or just not consistently enough 8:54 — March dives into the research of why exercise matters 11:20 — The psychological benefits of exercise & how it is similar to fasting or public speaking 13:09 —…

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Better Week Prep 1:16:21

5y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Show Notes 3:20 — Why planning your week matters? Spoiler alert: we all have a limited amount of time and can benefit from aligning our efforts with our goals. 5:18 — Why do people dread Mondays? 8:35 — How March plans his week and balances his personal and professional obligations and how he balances his schedule with his spouse. 10:17 — March’s t…

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Better Friendships 1:04:01

5y ago1:04:01

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EPISODE SUMMARY This week we discuss how you can improve and foster better friendships with both new and existing friends in your life. EPISODE NOTES Show Notes 1:18 - Insights from a study about loneliness across generations 3:20 - How friendships affect your mental and physical health positively 7:40 - Could there be a relationship between microb…

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Better Meetings: Part 2 33:48

5y ago33:48

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Show Notes 1:35 — Insights from Paul Graham’s blog post “Maker’s Schedule vs Manager’s Schedule” 3:20 — When to schedule meetings with “makers” to minimize the disruption to their days. 4:25 —Caucus meetings versus moderated meetings and the pros and cons of each. 6:21—The characteristics of a moderated meeting. 9:32 — Ian and March engage in a fri…

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Better Meetings: Part 1 1:01:44

5y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Show Notes 2:05 —Some facts about the current state of meetings in the US including the average cost of a meeting when you add up the salaries of all attendees. 10:30 — The value of recording meetings so others who can’t attend can get the value of the information shared at the meeting. 11:43 — The most common complaints about meetings. 14:05 — Ian…

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Better Podcasts: Part 2 35:05

5y ago35:05

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Show Notes 05:20 - Darren shares a new podcast he found recently, Bottom of the Map. 8:13 -Ian introduces us to The Bag Man podcast - a series that was nominated for a Peabody Award. 10:41 - Stuff You Missed In History Class from HowStuffWorks.com. 13:22 - Ian shares his review of Below the Line with James Beshara. 17:38 - How I Built This with Guy…

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