The Dan Buettner Podcast

Dan Buettner and Andrew Zimmern discuss turning "brutal" personal struggles into an "attitude of gratitude". Zimmern shares how service and habitual perspective help him meet any calamity with serenity.

Journalist Maria Shriver discusses growing up Kennedy, her "complicated" relationship with her mother, and her mission to end ageism. At 70, she shares how to embrace a "state of possibility" and build a new life at any age.

Goldie Hawn joins Dan Buettner to reveal the science of happiness, her 42-year romance with Kurt Russell, and raising successful kids. Learn how she overcame anxiety and her 4 daily tools to stay joyful and live a longer, better life.

OB-GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins Dan Buettner to reveal how menopause impacts longevity. Discover why sleep and estrogen are vital for health, and the surprising science behind "delaying" biological aging.

Dan Buettner and Dr. Tim Spector discuss the groundbreaking science of the gut microbiome. Learn how the "30 plants a week" rule and fermented foods can transform your immune system and combat the modern health crisis.

Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph joins Dan Buettner to unmask "High-Functioning Depression." Discover why high-achievers suffer from anhedonia-the joy thief-and how reclaiming your mental health is the ultimate secret to longevity.

Can you eat your way to a younger heart? Longevity expert Dan Buettner and world-record swimmer Rip Esselstyn explore the "Plant-Strong" science proven to reverse heart disease and fuel peak performance. It's time to disease-proof your life.

Dan Buettner and Dr. Steve Austad explore the "Methuselah Zoo" to reveal how 500-year-old clams and long-lived bats hold the secrets to human longevity. Discover why the first person to live to 150 may already be alive today.

Forget the hype about living to 150. Dr. Jay Olshansky reveals we've hit a biological "glass ceiling". Learn why we're on "manufactured time" and how to maximize the years you actually have.

Dan Buettner and Kelly Noonan Gores explore the science of self-healing and epigenetics. Discover why your genes aren't your destiny and how shifting your mindset and environment can toggle the biological switches for a long, healthy life.

Explore how trauma surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah traded his scalpel for a mission of proactive wellness. Learn to identify the 8 root causes of disease and use "N of 1" biology to optimize your sleep, hormones, and cellular energy for a longer life.

Discover why the Tsimané of the Amazon have the world's healthiest hearts. Dr. Michael Gurven joins Dan Buettner to reveal how natural movement, "food pooling," and staying useful into old age offer a blueprint for a longer, more joyful life.

Discover the "best medicine" already inside you. Dr. Valter Longo joins Dan Buettner to reveal how fasting cycles can reverse biological age, regenerate organs, and outperform weight-loss drugs. Your roadmap to longevity starts here.

Dr. Neal Barnard joins Dan Buettner to reveal how a plant-based diet can reverse Type 2 diabetes, eliminate hot flashes, and end chronic pain. Discover the "oil slick" discovery that proves carbs aren't the enemy of your health.

Dan Buettner and Samantha Feher bridge the gap to reveal why community, not supplements, is the true secret to longevity. Learn why your inner circle reflects your self-love and how to find wellness in an age of digital burnout.

Expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen joins the show to demystify GLP-1s. From their lizard-venom origins to the battle against "food noise," we explore the science, the risks of muscle loss, and the end of weight-loss shame.

Tech legend Kara Swisher joins Dan Buettner to dismantle Silicon Valley's immortality hype. From investigative biohacking to Blue Zone wisdom, discover why the secret to living longer isn't a gadget-it's grounded in common sense.

AJ Jacobs shares 30 years of radical self-experiments, from living the Bible literally to his quest to be the "Healthiest Man Alive". Learn why the environment beats willpower and how gratitude can rewire your brain.

Dan Buettner shares raw stories from the Blue Zones, from illegal maggot cheese to surviving Costa Rican wilds. Discover his daily habits, the "Three Sisters" diet, and why he warns against bottled water.

Cut through the biohacking hype. Rigorous data reveals why simple environments, plant-based foods, and deep human connections add vibrant years to your life. Discover the real science of longevity.

After 20 years on the road, longevity researcher Dan Buettner trades his backpack for a microphone. In this milestone reflection, he shares the surprising lessons from his first 40 podcast episodes that completely changed his mind.

Reflecting on past guests, the secret to longevity is endurance, finding your "watering holes," and daily connection. Treat loneliness as a biological signal and curate an inner circle that supports your well-being.

Laura Dern joins Dan Buettner to talk longevity, the "Oscar effect" on lifespan, the reality of the gender pay gap, and the urgent need for better elder care-proving true health is about community and service.

Matthew McConaughey joins Dan Buettner to share his blueprint for happiness, the reality of fame, and his strict 47-lb weight loss regimen. Plus, a look at his daily habits and the creative workflow behind Greenlights.