The Midlife Chrysalis

Dan Buettner on Aging Smarter: The Real Secrets of Longevity


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What if living to 100 is more realistic than you think?


Longevity expert Dan Buettner breaks down the real habits behind the world’s longest-living people, from food and movement to purpose, community, and stress relief. He explains why Americans age faster, what actually adds years to your life, and how simple daily choices can transform your future health.


A simple, science-backed path to your best chapter yet. Watch now.


Timestamps:

01:25 What society gets wrong about aging

04:05 Dan’s early life and big expeditions

06:33 Why anti-aging shortcuts don’t work

09:10 Proven habits for longevity

15:42 The alcohol debate and new research

18:56 Benefits of drinking moderately

21:29 Why 65 isn’t “old” anymore

25:02 What the US gets wrong about health

28:51 Processed food, inactivity, and social media

30:52 Blue Zones work in US cities

35:13 What’s happening in original Blue Zones

37:40 New insights for Dan’s next book

39:59 Dan’s divorce and midlife chrysalis

42:31 How Blue Zones became a concept

46:17 What Dan would regret not doing

48:45 Dan’s experience at MEA

51:07 Netflix series and frozen meals success

51:58 Wisdom bumper-sticker

55:19 The role of humility and aging

55:59 The need for a rite of passage at 50

56:19 Why midlife can be the best stage of life


Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/



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