In this week’s episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Dan Buettner — National Geographic Explorer, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Blue Zones Project, which has helped over 10 million Americans live healthier, longer lives. Dan is the man who discovered the five places in the world where people live the longest — Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya, and Loma Linda — and he’s on a mission to help the rest of us do the same. His groundbreaking Netflix series Live to 100 brought these discoveries to life on screen, earning multiple Emmy Awards and inspiring millions to rethink what it means to truly thrive.

We talk about what truly drives longevity — from the foods we eat and how we move, to purpose, community, and the environments that shape our choices without us even realizing it. Dan also shares insights from his newest book, Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals, and why the healthiest people on Earth aren’t dieting, exercising, or biohacking — they’re simply living in alignment with nature and one another.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make healthy living effortless — or what really adds years (and joy) to your life — this conversation will completely shift the way you see health, purpose, and the power of environment.

Key Moments You'll Love:

🎙️ [0:00] Introduction

⚡ [1:37] Rapid Fire Questions

🌍 [3:25] How Dan Discovered the Blue Zones

🏠 [8:49] The Problem With Modern Comfort

📍 [12:46] The Five Blue Zones Explained

❤️ [21:56] The Medicinal Value of Volunteering

🥗 [25:43] Navigating Diet Confusion

🧠 [35:54] The Ikaria Dementia Secret

🍽️ [42:08] Simple Kitchen Tweaks That Work

⚠️ [48:50] Why America Is Overweight

LINKS

Dan Buettner website: https://danbuettner.com/

Dan Buettner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/

Blue Zones website: https://www.bluezones.com/

The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43dopIO

The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nW1j1R

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