The Dan Buettner Podcast

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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 th

Sep 17
1 h 39 min

"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, worki

Sep 10
54 min

"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 de

Sep 3
1 h 25 min

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 Sle

Aug 27
1 h 02 min

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 br

Aug 20
58 min

America’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, Eat Real lead

Aug 13
56 min

Gut 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 between ultr

Aug 6
1 h 03 min

Reversing 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 he calls the

Jul 30
1 h 04 min

The 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 Boardman exposes

Jul 23
1 h 20 min

The 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 neurologists warn th

Jul 16
1 h 05 min

Stacking 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, evidence-based h

Jul 9
1 h 05 min

The 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 this gripping

Jul 2
57 min

The 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 system became d

Jun 25
1 h 02 min

Season 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 lessons shared

Jun 4
48 min

Lessons 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 aperture to

May 28
40 min

15 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 long life fe

May 21
32 min

Dan 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 this candid c

May 14
19 min

Two 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 longer, happ

May 7
1 h 01 min

Kara 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 her own inve

Apr 30
52 min

The 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 revolution.

Apr 23
1 h 07 min

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What listeners say

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I am so enjoying this podcast! I have only listened to one so far but definitely plan to continue. I would hope that everyone listens to the Vanessa Van Edwards one. Her information was so helpful. I am excited to share it with my health coaching clients. Thanks Dan for sharing these with all of us!!

health coach Tina · Sep 2025

This podcast stands out in the crowded health space by offering evidence-based, practical wisdom instead of the usual ‘bro science’ noise. Dan and his guests blend engaging storytelling with real-world lessons, including from the Blue Zones, making each episode both inspiring and actionable for anyone looking to live healthier and happier.

movielesstaste · Aug 2025

I really love the podcast. I am trying to change my life for the better based on some of the information shared. For next season, please bring Michael Pollan on to your podcast. His message about food is fantastic and can inter-relate with the blue zone discussions.

genious genopolis · Jun 2026

I just finished listening to the interview you had with Dr. Daniel Amen. His mission of improving brain health is commendable. However, when was discussing your SPECT scan and all the information he could glean from it I was flabbergasted. As a neuroradiologist the idea of seeing all the abnormalities using nothing but a SPECT scans everyday sounds ludicrous. He must be using some “new” or special technology I’ve never heard of. In daily practice SPECT scans predominantly evaluate for Parkinson’s. Different nuclear medicine scans evaluate for Alzheimer’s. Also he mentioned that he can see “healing” of the brain on scans. What does that mean? In general after the brain injured, if visible on a scan there can be an area of encephalomalacia seen. Encephalomalacia is like a brain scar and does not “heal”. Dr. Amen must be talking about something else I suppose. Many brain injuries such as concussion are invisible on standard brain imaging and although it is possible Amen is using some specialized technology, I fear he’s interpreting scan from a biased standpoint after he gathers all the info from a patient, which he subsequently reportedly can visualize on these incredible scans. It is interesting that he mentioned in the end that he had to stand at the medical board where another physician told him he’s a fraud. Even though Dr. Amen’s message is commendable it sounds like he’s using questionable methods and I suspect there’s snake oil salesmanship going on. After Amen is making tons of money.

Broncos!!!!! · Jan 2026

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