The Biggest Longevity Myths (Protein, Supplements & “Hacks”) w/ Dan Buettner

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 20, longevity expert and Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner breaks down what people are getting completely wrong about living longer. From the obsession with protein and supplements to the endless stream of “longevity hacks,” Dan explains why the real secrets to a longer life are actually much simpler than the wellness industry wants you to believe. Drawing from decades of research studying the world’s longest-living populations, Dan reveals what people in Blue Zones actually eat, how their environments shape healthy habits, and why things like social connection, daily movement, and purpose matter far more than the latest health trend. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting wellness advice out there, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on the habits that truly support a longer, healthier life. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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1:15.4	most importantly, our health.
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1:22.9	Dan, you were on the show a while back, and ever since longevity has become quite the buzzword.
1:31.0	And I'm wondering, you know, there's so many different things, whether it's cold plunges, you know, people are doing peptides and all these things.
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