The Dan Buettner Podcast
Episodes
Reverse Your Biological Age with Valter Longo
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world’s leading longevity lab as Dan Buettner sits down with Dr. Valter Longo, the pioneering Director of the Longevity Institute ...
The Tribe with the World’s Cleanest Arteries with Michael Gurven
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan sits down with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Michael Gurven to explore the secrets of the Tsiman&ea...
The 8 Root Causes of Disease You’ve Never Been Taught with Dr. Darshan Shah
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From trauma surgeon to longevity pioneer, Dr. Darshan Shah joins Dan Buettner to reveal why modern medicine is often failing to prevent chronic diseas...
The Biology of Belief with Kelly Noonan Gores
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with award-winning filmmaker and producer Kelly Noonan Gores, the creative force behind the groundbreaking doc...
The 150-Year Life Expectancy is a Lie with S. Jay Olshansky
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, world-renowned demographer Dr. Jay Olshansky joins Dan to debunk the viral myths surrounding human longev...
Nature's Anti-Aging Secrets with Dr. Steve Austad
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Reverse Heart Disease and Live to 100 with Rip Esselstyn
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The High-Functioning Trap: When Success Still Isn't Enough with Dr. Judith Joseph
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "over-functioning" but feeling empty inside? In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judi...
The Gut Health Crisis: Why Americans Are Falling Behind with Dr. Tim Spector
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your gut microbiome the most important organ you're ignoring? In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, world-renowned geneticist and epidemiolo...
New Year Refresh: AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. David Agus
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 leadin...
Why Menopause is "Hot" Right Now with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New Year Refresh: The Truth About Being Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 satisfa...
Goldie Hawn's Science-Backed Secrets to Living a Happier Life
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, legendary actress and "happiness expert" Goldie Hawn joins Dan to discuss the real science behind her joy...
New Year Refresh: Hack Your Brain for a Longer Life with Dr. Daniel Amen
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Blue Zones vs. Biohacking: Two Opposite Paths to Longevity with Dave Asprey
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Biohack...
New Year Refresh: Love and Longevity with Jillian Turecki
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Andrew Zimmern on Addiction, Recovery, and the "Cheat Code" for Life
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 kitche...
Revisiting: Practical Mindfulness Tools with Case Kenny
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 bi...
Begin 2026 with More Joy (Happier with Gretchen Rubin)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hap...
Maria Shriver on Aging, Purpose, and Why Life Can Begin at Any Age
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deeply candid and powerful conversation with journalist, author, and activist Maria Shriver. Maria opens up like never before, discussin...
My 'Cosmic Bitch Slap' That Made Me Quit Hollywood
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He played Vincent Chase, the quintessential cool Los Angeles heartthrob who had it all. But behind the fame, money, and women, Entourage star Adrian G...
The Hidden Toxins Killing Your Energy — Darin Olien’s Home Detox Playbook
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner sits down with explorer, New York Times Bestselling author, and wellness expert Darin Olien (creator of the Emmy Award...
The Happiness Lab: Eat Like the People Who Live Happily to 100
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan recently joined Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, for an episode of her podcast, The Hap...
I Went Around the World to Find Longevity… Then Realized My Parents Had It All Along
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The ONE Longevity Secret Primal and Blue Zones AGREE On with Mark Sisson
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
The End of Aging? with Peter Diamandis
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep with visionary futurist and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on his aggressive approach to longevity and age reversal. In this must-listen episo...
Finding Midlife Purpose with Chip Conley
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Stop calling it a "midlife crisis"!Join us with bestselling author and Modern Elder Academy founder, Chip Conley, as he completely reframes the secon...
Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece Share How to Radiate Teenage Energy in Your 50s
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid conversation, Dan sits down with surfing legend Laird Hamilton and professional volleyball icon Gabby Reece. They reveal the secrets to...
Cory Richards Reveals How Pain Shapes Purpose
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
The Truth About Being Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, the world-renowned "Doctor of Happiness" from UC Riverside, breaks down the myths and science behind what truly makes us happy....
The Documentary of Life with Matthew McConaughey
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go beyond the "alright, alright, alright" with Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey as he dives deep into his philosophy, career, and new book, Po...
A New Approach to Health with Jeffrey Katzenberg and Chris Wharton
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan sits down with Hollywood titan Jeffrey Katzenberg and health visionary Chris Wharton to uncover the secrets to a longer, healthie...
Practical Mindfulness Tools with Case Kenny
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Dan sits down with author and motivational speaker Case Kenny to challenge the biggest myths about purpose and happiness. Ca...
Stop Being Awkward with Vanessa Van Edwards
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a fascinating conversation, Dan Buettner explores the surprising link between your social life and your longevity. He's joined by Vanessa Van Edwar...
Hack Your Brain for a Longer Life
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to a long, healthy life isn't just about your body, but your brain? In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with renowned psychiatr...
Love and Longevity with Jillian Turecki
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to a longer, happier life isn't diet or exercise, but love? In this deep-dive conversation, Jillian Turecki reveals how our relationsh...
Friendship and Purpose with Laura Dern
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Awards, Blue Zones, and Living a Life of Purpose. Can winning an Academy Award add years to your life? Dan Buettner and Laura Dern dive into a...
AI and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. David Agus
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could add 10 to 15 years to your life in just 2-3 years? According to Dr. David Agus, it's possible with the rapid advancements in AI and ...
The Dan Buettner Podcast Official Trailer
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In his groundbreaking Blue Zones research, National Geographic explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner uncovered the secrets to longevity and hap...