Why the Man Who Discovered Blue Zones Rejects Gym Workouts
What if the secret to living past 100 isn't going to the gym, but how your daily life is built? On location in Bolotana, Sardinia, Dan Buettner sits down with demographer Dr. Gianni Pes—the man who co...
8 Okt 41min
The VO2 Max Threshold: The Exact Exercise Intensity That Rewinds Your DNA Clock
Why does 10,000 steps a day barely budge your biological clock, while a high-intensity workout can actively turn back the clock on your DNA? Pioneering geneticist Dr. Steve Horvath joins Dan Buettner ...
1 Okt 1h 30min
'Leg day for the soul': Rainn Wilson’s radical approach to mental resilience
From his breakout role as Dwight Schrute on The Office to his global journeys in search of human connection, actor Rainn Wilson reflects on fame, personal growth, and mental health. In an candid conve...
24 Sep 1h 16min
Finding Freedom in Solitary Confinement
In this transformative episode, author and advocate Shaka Senghor shares how spending 19 years in prison—including four and a half years in solitary confinement—became the ultimate catalyst for emotio...
17 Sep 1h 39min
"To Hell With Getting Older": Actress June Squibb on Longevity, Hollywood, and Never Dwelling on the Past
At 96 years old, Oscar nominee June Squibb has zero plans to retire. In this candid interview, the veteran actress opens up about breaking Hollywood’s age barriers, working with star director Scarlett...
10 Sep 54min
"No Time But Now": William Shatner and Daughter Melanie on Healing, Hope, and Longevity
In a moving interview, actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, reveal their parallel battles with stage 4 cancer and how facing death together deepened their bond. The duo dis...
3 Sep 1h 25min
Why Your Sleep Routine is Killing Your Rest (and How to Fix It Tonight)
Is your sleep routine helping or hurting your health? In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner speaks with Dr. Michael Breus, "The Sleep Doctor," to uncover the sci...
27 Aug 1h 2min
This 20-Minute Routine Could Add Years to Your Life with Bill Gifford
Author Bill Gifford explores the science of extreme heat therapy and longevity. Drawing on research from his bestseller Outlive, he covers sauna benefits for heart and brain health, whole-body hyperth...
20 Aug 58min
