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The Dan Buettner Podcast
In his groundbreaking Blue Zones research, National Geographic explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner uncovered the secrets to longevity and happiness from the world’s longest-lived populations. In his new podcast THE DAN BUETTNER PODCAST, Dan shares the practical habits, mindsets, and wisdom that set the stage for a thrilling, fulfilling life at any age. Produced by Intuitive Content Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ This podcast is for general…
Episodes
The Dan Buettner PodcastWhy American Life Expectancy Is Plunging
Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Walter Willett joins Dan Buettner to unpack over 40 years of groundbreaking research tracking 300,000 lives. Together, they shatter…
The Dan Buettner PodcastWhy Men Die in Their First Year of Retirement
Retirement is being sold to us as a monolith, but MIT Age Lab founder Joe Coughlin reveals it is actually as complex—and critical—as any other phase of life…
The Dan Buettner PodcastDr. Dariush Mozaffarian: Why 94% of Americans Have Suboptimal Health (And How to Fix the System)
Is almost everything you think you know about nutrition completely wrong? In this episode, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, cardiologist, public health scientist, and…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe "Brain Care Score" Quiz That Cuts Your Stroke and Dementia Risk by 50%
Award-winning health reporter Allison Aubrey joins Dan Buettner to cut through wellness hype and reveal what actually slows down aging. From her own midlife…
The Dan Buettner PodcastWhy 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…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe 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…
The Dan Buettner Podcast'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…
The Dan Buettner PodcastFinding 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…
The Dan Buettner Podcast"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…
The Dan Buettner Podcast"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…
The Dan Buettner PodcastWhy 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…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThis 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…
The Dan Buettner PodcastAmerica’s Largest Fast-Food Chain Isn’t McDonald's—It’s Public School Cafeterias
Public schools run the largest food service network in the U.S., yet 67% of the calories American children consume are ultra-processed foods. In this video…
The Dan Buettner PodcastGut Check: How the Missing Ingredient in America’s Diet Is Impacting Brain Health
Over 90% of Americans are missing out on a critical nutrient hidden in plain sight: dietary fiber. In this CNN Special Report, we explore the deep connection…
The Dan Buettner PodcastReversing Cellular Damage: 8 Underlying Causes of Metabolic Illness
Is our modern diet causing damage deep within our cells? In this episode, pediatric endocrinologist and bestselling author Dr. Robert Lustig breaks down what…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Dark Side of Self-Care: Why Hyper-Focus Is Making You Miserable
Is your obsession with wellness actually making you less happy?In this episode, board-certified psychiatrist and positive psychology expert Dr. Samantha…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Critical Decades: How Daily Habits in Midlife Can Actively Delay Cognitive Decline
Long before the first signs of forgetfulness or confusion appear, the cellular ""seeds of dementia"" may already be taking root in the brain. Leading…
The Dan Buettner PodcastStacking the Deck for a Longer Life: Small Happiness Habits with Massive Long-Term Payoffs
Can you train yourself to be happier? Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project) joins The Dan Buettner Podcast to break down the usable…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Radical Power of Extreme Discipline for Longevity with Ken Rideout
From trauma and a 10-year opioid addiction to becoming the world's fastest marathoner over 50, Ken Rideout’s story is a masterclass in human resilience. In…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Trillion-Dollar Trap with Marion Nestle
In this episode, longevity expert Dan Buettner sits down with renowned academic and food politics expert Dr. Marion Nestle to unpack how the American food…
The Dan Buettner PodcastSeason Highlights
In this special reflective episode, we take a deep dive into the archives of the Dan Buettner Podcast, looking back at where we’ve been and the invaluable…
The Dan Buettner PodcastLessons Learned
"Instead of a backpack, I had a microphone." After 20 years on the road studying the world's original Blue Zones, longevity researcher Dan Buettner opened the…
The Dan Buettner Podcast15 Myths & Misconceptions About Longevity
We live in an era of massive "longevity washing". From expensive supplements to trendy biohacking routines, marketing machines have made the simple path to a…
The Dan Buettner PodcastDan Buettner’s Unfiltered Lessons from the Blue Zones
Dan Buettner, the explorer who identified the world's longevity hotspots, steps into the hot seat to pull back the curtain on decades of global research. In…
The Dan Buettner PodcastTwo Years to Become the 'Healthiest Man Alive'
In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with author AJ Jacobs to discuss how 30 years of radical life experiments have distilled into 10 essential tips for a…
The Dan Buettner PodcastKara Swisher Doesn't Want to Live Forever
In this episode, legendary tech journalist Kara Swisher joins Dan Buettner to pull back the curtain on the multi-billion dollar longevity industry. Fresh off…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe GLP-1 Masterclass with Rocio Salas-Whalen
In this episode, we sit down with world-renowned endocrinologist and national bestselling author Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen to pull back the curtain on the GLP-1…
The Dan Buettner PodcastA Gen Z Perspective on Longevity with Samantha Feher
In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan sits down with Samantha Feher, a journalist, content creator, and host of the Caps Lock podcast, to explore…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Food Revolution with Neal Barnard
Could everything we know about carbs and chronic illness be wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Dan Buettner sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard, founding…
The Dan Buettner PodcastReverse Your Biological Age with Valter Longo
Step into the world’s leading longevity lab as Dan Buettner sits down with Dr. Valter Longo, the pioneering Director of the Longevity Institute at USC, to…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Tribe with the World’s Cleanest Arteries with Michael Gurven
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan sits down with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Michael Gurven to explore the secrets of the Tsimané, an…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe 8 Root Causes of Disease You’ve Never Been Taught with Dr. Darshan Shah
From trauma surgeon to longevity pioneer, Dr. Darshan Shah joins Dan Buettner to reveal why modern medicine is often failing to prevent chronic disease and how…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Biology of Belief with Kelly Noonan Gores
In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with award-winning filmmaker and producer Kelly Noonan Gores, the creative force behind the groundbreaking documentary…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe 150-Year Life Expectancy is a Lie with S. Jay Olshansky
In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, world-renowned demographer Dr. Jay Olshansky joins Dan to debunk the viral myths surrounding human longevity…
The Dan Buettner PodcastNature's Anti-Aging Secrets with Dr. Steve Austad
Is the secret to a longer life already hidden in the animal kingdom? In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with world-renowned biologist Dr. Steven Austad to…
The Dan Buettner PodcastHow to Reverse Heart Disease and Live to 100 with Rip Esselstyn
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan is joined by world-record swimmer and health advocate Rip Esselstyn to discuss the life-saving power of a…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe High-Functioning Trap: When Success Still Isn't Enough with Dr. Judith Joseph
Are you "over-functioning" but feeling empty inside? In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Gut Health Crisis: Why Americans Are Falling Behind with Dr. Tim Spector
Is your gut microbiome the most important organ you're ignoring? In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, world-renowned geneticist and epidemiologist Dr…
The Dan Buettner PodcastNew Year Refresh: AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. David Agus
What if your goal for 2026 wasn't just to feel better, but to live 10 to 15 years longer? According to Dr. David Agus, one of the world’s leading medical…
The Dan Buettner PodcastWhy Menopause is "Hot" Right Now with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan sits down with board-certified OB-GYN and celebrity health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd to uncover the…
The Dan Buettner PodcastNew Year Refresh: The Truth About Being Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky
Every January, we chase the "New Year, New Me" dream—new house, new job, new body—only to find ourselves back at the same level of satisfaction by February…
The Dan Buettner PodcastGoldie Hawn's Science-Backed Secrets to Living a Happier Life
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, legendary actress and "happiness expert" Goldie Hawn joins Dan to discuss the real science behind her joyful…
The Dan Buettner PodcastNew Year Refresh: Hack Your Brain for a Longer Life with Dr. Daniel Amen
When we think of a New Year "reset," we usually focus on the waistline—but what about the organ that runs the entire show? In this powerhouse episode of our…
The Dan Buettner PodcastBlue Zones vs. Biohacking: Two Opposite Paths to Longevity with Dave Asprey
Is 100 years old "too young" to die? In this historic episode, Dan Buettner (founder of Blue Zones) sits down with Dave Asprey (the "Father of Biohacking") to…
The Dan Buettner PodcastNew Year Refresh: Love and Longevity with Jillian Turecki
Forget the restrictive diets and grueling gym schedules—what if the most effective way to "refresh" your life this year is through the heart? In this special…
The Dan Buettner PodcastAndrew Zimmern on Addiction, Recovery, and the "Cheat Code" for Life
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, culinary icon Andrew Zimmern reveals why the "cheat code" for a longer, happier life starts in the kitchen. Moving…
The Dan Buettner PodcastRevisiting: Practical Mindfulness Tools with Case Kenny
While we take a break for the holidays, we wanted to revisit this powerful episode with author and motivational speaker Case Kenny to challenge the biggest…
The Dan Buettner PodcastBegin 2026 with More Joy (Happier with Gretchen Rubin)
If you’re heading into the new year wanting to feel a little more grounded, joyful, and happier in your everyday life, you have to check out Happier with…
The Dan Buettner PodcastMaria Shriver on Aging, Purpose, and Why Life Can Begin at Any Age
Join us for a deeply candid and powerful conversation with journalist, author, and activist Maria Shriver. Maria opens up like never before, discussing the…
The Dan Buettner Podcast"I Quit Hollywood" with Adrian Grenier
He played Vincent Chase, the quintessential cool Los Angeles heartthrob who had it all. But behind the fame, money, and women, Entourage star Adrian Grenier…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Hidden Toxins Killing Your Energy — Darin Olien’s Home Detox Playbook
Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner sits down with explorer, New York Times Bestselling author, and wellness expert Darin Olien (creator of the Emmy Award-winning…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Happiness Lab: Eat Like the People Who Live Happily to 100
Dan recently joined Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, for an episode of her podcast, The Happiness…
The Dan Buettner PodcastI Went Around the World to Find Longevity… Then Realized My Parents Had It All Along
The world's leading expert on longevity, Dan Buettner, brings the Blue Zones concept home to his own family, interviewing his parents, Roger (90) and Dolly…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe ONE Longevity Secret Primal and Blue Zones AGREE On with Mark Sisson
He was a world-class athlete, trained harder than anyone, and followed the standard "healthy" high-carb diet... but by his mid-20s, Mark Sisson was secretly…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe End of Aging? with Peter Diamandis
Dive deep with visionary futurist and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on his aggressive approach to longevity and age reversal. In this must-listen episode, the…
The Dan Buettner PodcastFinding Midlife Purpose with Chip Conley
"Stop calling it a "midlife crisis"! Join us with bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder, Chip Conley, as he completely reframes the second half…
The Dan Buettner PodcastLaird Hamilton & Gabby Reece Share How to Radiate Teenage Energy in Your 50s
In this candid conversation, Dan sits down with surfing legend Laird Hamilton and professional volleyball icon Gabby Reece. They reveal the secrets to their…
The Dan Buettner PodcastCory Richards Reveals How Pain Shapes Purpose
Cory Richards, one of the world's greatest adventure photographers, sits down with Dan Buettner to share a powerful story of turning pain into beauty. In this…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Truth About Being Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, the world-renowned "Doctor of Happiness" from UC Riverside, breaks down the myths and science behind what truly makes us happy. Discover…
The Dan Buettner PodcastThe Documentary of Life with Matthew McConaughey
Go beyond the "alright, alright, alright" with Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey as he dives deep into his philosophy, career, and new book, Poems and…