Physician Peter Attia returns to the show to talk about the science of longevity — which focuses not only on extending life but on maintaining good health into old age. He explains the possibilities and limits of current medicine and gives Steve his best advice on how to defeat the aging process.
Oct 24
45. Leidy Klotz on Why the Best Solutions Involve Less — Not More
When we try to improve things, our first thought is often: What can we add to make this better? But Leidy, a professor of engineering, says we tend to overlook the fact that a better solution might be to take something away. He and Steve talk about examples from Leidy’s book Subt ... Show More
40m 10s
Oct 17
44. Edward Glaeser Explains Why Some Cities Thrive While Others Fade Away
An expert on urban economics and co-author of the new book Survival of the City, Ed says cities have faced far worse than Covid. Steve talks with the Harvard professor about why the slums of Mumbai function so well, high-quality housing in China sits empty, and declining cities h ... Show More
45m 32s
Oct 2025
Most Replayed Moment: The 7-Day Training Blueprint To Live Longer! Peter Attia
Dr Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician specialising in the applied science of longevity. Known for his rigorous approach to extending healthspan, he integrates medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, and performance science to help people live longer, stronger lives. I ... Show More
25m 28s
Mar 2023
Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan | Dr. Peter Attia
In this episode, my guest is Peter Attia, M.D. He completed his medical and advanced training at Stanford University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Attia is host of the health and medicine podcast, The Drive, ... Show More
3h 24m
Apr 2023
Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia
<p>What’s the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live better with author of <i>Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity</i>, Dr. Peter Attia.</p><p>NOTE ... Show More
57m 33s
Apr 2023
The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity - Dr Peter Attia - #613
Dr Peter Attia is a physician, longevity expert, podcaster and an author. Working out what to actually do if we want to maximise our health and lifespan has become an increasingly difficult task. There are an unlimited number of wellness approaches available, but thankfully Dr At ... Show More
2h 4m