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Jul 2024
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S2E12: Dan Buettner’s Guide to Healthy A...

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Ready to discover the secrets to a long, healthy life? In this episode, you’ll hear me moderate a talk interviewing Dan Buettner from Netflix’s Blue Zones documentary. Dan is also a renowned explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and bestselling author. We discuss the fascinating world of Blue Zones—those rare places around the globe where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Dan shares insights from his groundbreaking research, including the common habits and environments that contribute to extraordinary longevity. Tune in to learn how you can incorporate these life-enhancing practices into your own routine. This was such an interesting conversation and I really hope you all enjoy it!

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