The Longevity Code: How Purpose, Connection, and Science Are Rewriting Aging

Longevity isn’t just about adding years to life—it’s about adding
life to those years. At the heart of lasting vitality are the
often-overlooked essentials: deep social connection, a clear sense
of purpose, and a mindset filled with optimism. These emotional and
relational foundations are just as critical as what’s happening
inside the body. Thanks to emerging diagnostics and the growing
field of functional and longevity medicine, we now have the ability
to detect subtle shifts in biology—long before symptoms
arise—giving us the chance to course-correct with personalized
strategies. By combining cutting-edge science with time-tested
lifestyle practices like nourishing food, regular movement, restful
sleep, and meaningful relationships, we can not only slow the aging
process but begin to reverse it—unlocking a future where growing
older means growing stronger, wiser, and more vibrant. In this
episode, I explore, along with Peter Diamandis and Dr. Jeffrey
Bland the keys to living a longer, healthier life by combining
cutting-edge longevity science with the power of mindset, purpose,
and meaningful connection.  Peter Diamandis is the founder and
executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world
in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He
was recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest
Leaders.” He is also the executive founder of Singularity
University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that
counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies.
Dr. Jeff Bland is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company on a
mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s
greatest innovations—the immune system. Through Big Bold Health,
Dr. Bland is advocating for the power of Immuno-Rejuvenation to
enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery
of ancient food crops and superfoods. To get there, he is building
a network of small farms and suppliers throughout the US that take
a clear stance on regenerative agriculture, environmental
stewardship, and planetary health. Dr. Bland’s career in health
spans more than 40 years. A nutritional biochemist by training, he
began in academia as a university professor. He then spent three
decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other
pioneers. A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world
many times over in his role as the “father of functional medicine.”
In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for
Functional Medicine. In 2012, he founded another educational
nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. Dr.
Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes
of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as
well as countless additional books and research papers. This
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