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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 185: I Guess I Forgot to Die: How to Defy Retirement, Boost Longevity, and Transform Your Life | Dan Buettner, Blue Zones

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 β€’ 1.8K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 31 August 2023

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

πŸŽ™οΈ Join us for a mind-bending exploration as we dive deep into the realm of ageless living with the visionary founder of Blue Zones, Dan Buettner. In this captivating episode, we shatter conventional notions about retirement and unveil the astonishing vitality found in cultures where the concept doesn't even exist. 🌍 Embark on a quest to unravel the enigma of longevity as Buettner walks us through his daring expeditions for National Geographic. From penning compelling narratives to dissecting the secrets of the world's longest-lived communities, he shares how these remarkable Blue Zones have cracked the code to living the life we all yearn for. Tune in as we challenge preconceptions about exercise, learning how to effortlessly integrate movement into our lives, and discover the transformative power of environment in fostering active lifestyles. πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸžοΈ Prepare to be astounded by the extraordinary role of everyday physical activity in crafting an enduring existence. Buettner uncovers the beauty of harmonizing recreation with companionship and how it's intricately woven into the fabric of Blue Zone societies. But it's not just the body that Buettner addresses – it's the heart and soul too. Discover the profound impact of meaningful relationships on lifespan, and learn the art of becoming irresistibly likable, cultivating friendships that stand the test of time. πŸ₯—πŸŒž Delve into the tantalizing world of culinary longevity secrets, where Buettner demystifies the concept of dietary monotony and introduces us to Sardinian minestrone, a legendary concoction of wellbeing. From the mysteries of sourdough's impact on digestion to the importance of soaking up the sun's life-giving Vitamin D, you'll gather a treasure trove of insights that'll revolutionize your approach to health, happiness, and the art of gracefully growing old. Get ready to transform your life and set out on a thrilling adventure towards a future full of energy, purpose, and boundless joy. Purchase Dan's newest book, The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons From the Healthiest Places on Earth here >> https://amzn.to/469qPrd Watch Dan's four-part Netflix Documentary here >> https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929 Learn more about Dan and Blue Zones here >> https://www.bluezones.com/ and on Instagram @danbuettner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Are you ready? Can we hop right into it?

0:02.0

Sure, is it okay? I'm walking, is that okay? I mean, it's more sort of participatory.

0:08.0

Yeah, absolutely.

0:10.0

All right, great.

0:11.0

I like it.

0:12.0

It fits right with the theme. It's very blue zones by the way.

0:14.9

It is. All right, here we go.

0:18.5

Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is Jenny Hurridge. I'm the founder of 1,000 hours outside and we have today

0:25.8

our first guest who has ever been actually outside walking during the podcast. Dan Butner, I'm so thrilled that you're here, welcome.

0:35.0

Well, it's a delight to be here and it, you know, it's constantly blue zones to walk and talk, so I am walking the talk.

0:43.4

It's perfect I love that.

0:45.4

So Dan is the founder of Blue Zones an organization that helps Americans live longer

0:49.1

healthier, happier lives.

0:51.2

You've written so many books I read the Blue Zones, I have the

0:54.7

second edition of it, but I have the Blue Zones Nine Lessons for Living

0:57.8

Longer from the people who've lived the longest. I read it years ago and

1:01.2

then recently I got your Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook which I know you have two of those different types of cookbooks and then your newest book the Blue Zone secrets for living longer lessons from the healthiest places on earth comes out and very soon

1:15.0

it'll already be out by the time the podcast goes and your Netflix series.

1:18.8

So you have become this guru on longevity and it is fascinating. I've learned so much from your books. Can we start with this

1:26.9

topic? The topic of retirement. This is one of the things from your books that I had never heard of before.

1:34.3

I didn't realize you talk about how in some cultures the word retirement doesn't even

1:40.8

exist.

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