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June 30, 2025 33 mins

 'Longevity isn’t just extra years — it’s extra good years. The longer you live in a Blue Zone, the fewer unhealthy years you endure'

Today's conversation is with explorer, author, and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner, the man who brought us the concept of the Blue Zones — those remarkable places where people live longer, healthier lives than almost anywhere else on Earth.

In this conversation, you’ll hear why a long life is more about your environment than your willpower, how food, purpose, movement, and community shape your health, and why changing your surroundings works better than relying on motivation alone. And of course, we touch on a few fun extras — including the truth about coffee in the Blue Zones.

We share a few laughs, discuss the role of a Blue Zones microbiome science and more: 

  • The 5 pillars of every Blue Zone diet
  • Why living longer also means living healthier
  • How purpose and social connection add years to your life
  • Why diets fail but environments succeed
  • Simple, powerful lifestyle shifts you can make today

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Learn more at: www.bluezones.com

Follow Dan on Instagram: @danbuettner

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