In today’s episode, I sat down with Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle to discuss Blue Zones, what they are and what we can learn from them.



Blue Zones are places around the world where people statistically live the longest, avoid common diseases, and all-around live extremely healthy lifestyles



We talk about how modern exercise is a public health failure, why environment plays more into our longevity than genetics, and how each of us can improve our environments to live a longer, better life today.

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle to discuss Blue Zones, what they are and what we can learn from them.
 
Blue Zones are places around the world where people statistically live the longest, avoid common diseases, and all-around live extremely healthy lifestyles
 
We talk about how modern exercise is a public health failure, why environment plays more into our longevity than genetics, and how each of us can improve our environments to live a longer, better life today.

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle to discuss Blue Zones, what they are and what we can learn from them.

 

Blue Zones are places around the world where people statistically live the longest, avoid common diseases, and all-around live extremely healthy lifestyles

 

We talk about how modern exercise is a public health failure, why environment plays more into our longevity than genetics, and how each of us can improve our environments to live a longer, better life today.

Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle: ON How to Design Your Life to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier

In this live conversation, Jay sits down at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas with Matthew Hussey for an honest and refreshing discussion about modern love, dating, and relationships. Together, they unpack why dating feels so exhausting today, how we confuse chemistry with emotional chaos, and why real connection is often quieter, steadier, and healthier than we expect. Their conversation challenges the idea of “finding the one” and instead reminds us that great relationships are something we build over time through trust, consistency, and emotional maturity.

From setting healthy standards to learning how to communicate your needs without fear, this episode is full of relatable insights for anyone navigating love in today’s world. Jay and Matthew also explore the importance of self-worth, emotional safety, and trusting yourself enough to walk away from relationships that no longer serve you. It’s a thoughtful reminder that love shouldn’t make you lose yourself, and that the right relationship should help you feel more like yourself than ever before.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Chasing Chemistry

How to Set Healthy Standards

How to Communicate Your Needs Clearly 

How to Trust Yourself Again

How to Date Without Losing Yourself

How to Break Toxic Dating Patterns

How to Create a Strong Relationship

The right relationship will never require you to abandon yourself, shrink your needs, or constantly prove your worth. Real love grows through honesty, patience, consistency, and the courage to stay true to who you are.

Listen to the Love Life with Matthew Hussey podcast for more modern dating tips. Visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-life-with-matthew-hussey/id1064051384   

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:18 How to Stay Open to Love

05:08 Is Chemistry Actually Misleading?

11:22 Healthy Standards vs Unrealistic Expectations

15:48 Are Your Needs Being Met?

22:14 How Do You Know They’re the One?

26:42 Why Great Relationships Take Discipline

31:13 Should Relationships Feel Hard?

34:29 Why Communication Feels So Difficult

37:59 Chemistry vs Compatibility

39:14 When Should You Meet Friends and Family?

40:13 Keeping Your Relationship Off Social Media

42:37 The Secret to a Lasting Marriage

45:00 It’s Not Your Job to Fix Someone

50:36 The Need to Stay in Control

57:27 What Overgiving Is Really Costing You 

Episode Resources:

Website | https://matthewhussey.com/ 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHussey/ 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey 

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthewhussey 

X | https://twitter.com/matthewhussey

In this live conversation, Jay sits down at the AT&amp;T Performing Arts Center in Dallas with Matthew Hussey for an honest and refreshing discussion about modern love, dating, and relationships. Together, they unpack why dating feels so exhausting today, how we confuse chemistry with emotional chaos, and why real connection is often quieter, steadier, and healthier than we expect. Their conversation challenges the idea of &ldquo;finding the one&rdquo; and instead reminds us that great relationships are something we build over time through trust, consistency, and emotional maturity.
From setting healthy standards to learning how to communicate your needs without fear, this episode is full of relatable insights for anyone navigating love in today&rsquo;s world. Jay and Matthew also explore the importance of self-worth, emotional safety, and trusting yourself enough to walk away from relationships that no longer serve you. It&rsquo;s a thoughtful reminder that love shouldn&rsquo;t make you lose yourself, and that the right relationship should help you feel more like yourself than ever before.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Chasing Chemistry
How to Set Healthy Standards
How to Communicate Your Needs Clearly&nbsp;
How to Trust Yourself Again
How to Date Without Losing Yourself
How to Break Toxic Dating Patterns
How to Create a Strong Relationship
The right relationship will never require you to abandon yourself, shrink your needs, or constantly prove your worth. Real love grows through honesty, patience, consistency, and the courage to stay true to who you are.
Listen to the Love Life with Matthew Hussey podcast for more modern dating tips. Visit <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-life-with-matthew-hussey/id1064051384">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-life-with-matthew-hussey/id1064051384</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a> &nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:18 How to Stay Open to Love
05:08 Is Chemistry Actually Misleading?
11:22 Healthy Standards vs Unrealistic Expectations
15:48 Are Your Needs Being Met?
22:14 How Do You Know They&rsquo;re the One?
26:42 Why Great Relationships Take Discipline
31:13 Should Relationships Feel Hard?
34:29 Why Communication Feels So Difficult
37:59 Chemistry vs Compatibility
39:14 When Should You Meet Friends and Family?
40:13 Keeping Your Relationship Off Social Media
42:37 The Secret to a Lasting Marriage
45:00 It&rsquo;s Not Your Job to Fix Someone
50:36 The Need to Stay in Control
57:27 What Overgiving Is Really Costing You&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Website | <a href="https://matthewhussey.com/">https://matthewhussey.com/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHussey/">https://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHussey/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey">https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthewhussey">https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthewhussey</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://twitter.com/matthewhussey">https://twitter.com/matthewhussey</a>

Matthew Hussey: The #1 Dating Mistake Keeping You Stuck (Focus On THIS Over Chemistry and Build a Lasting Relationship)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1138bf82-a1fb-4908-a75f-b457006068d8/transcript

What if certainty is what’s actually keeping you stuck?

Today Jay sits down with philosopher and creator Alex O’Connor for a deeply thought-provoking conversation about consciousness, certainty, religion, and the questions that quietly shape the way we live. Alex opens up about growing up rebellious, struggling in school, and feeling disconnected from traditional systems before discovering philosophy and the search for truth. Together, they explore why so many people feel pressure to have life figured out too early, and why curiosity, self-awareness, and the willingness to question your beliefs may matter more than having all the answers.

Jay and Alex unpack the mysteries of the human mind, the illusion of self, the limits of science, and humanity’s fear of death. Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern traditions, Alex challenges the idea that life can be fully explained through logic alone, while reflecting on how uncertainty can lead to deeper understanding rather than fear. This episode is an invitation to think beyond labels and rigid beliefs, and a reminder that some of life’s most meaningful discoveries begin when we stop pretending we’re certain about everything.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Find What You’re Truly Good At

How to Think Beyond Traditional Success

How to Question Your Deepest Beliefs

How to Balance Logic and Intuition

How to Stop Living on Autopilot

How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty

Your doubts don’t make you weak, they make you human. And sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit you’re still learning, while continuing to search for truth, purpose, and peace along the way.

If you’re ready to question everything you thought you knew about consciousness, religion, truth, and what it means to be human, Alex O’Connor’s Within Reason podcast is where philosophy becomes deeply personal. Link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe  

Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:19 What’s a Childhood Memory That Shaped You?

04:51 Why You Feel Stuck Even When You’re Trying

07:29 Everyone Has Something They’re Meant To Do 

14:15 What History Reveals About The Present

20:30 The Mystery of Consciousness

26:42 Inside the New Atheist Movement

31:20 Explaining Your Worldview to Others

45:35 The Limits of Science and Philosophy

56:24 What Makes a Good Life?

58:09 Are You Living by Your Beliefs?

01:14:54 Left Brain vs. Right Brain Thinking

01:17:53 Alex O’Connor’s Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website: https://www.alexoconnor.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSkeptic/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicskeptic 

X: https://x.com/CosmicSkeptic

What if certainty is what&rsquo;s actually keeping you stuck?
Today Jay sits down with philosopher and creator Alex O&rsquo;Connor for a deeply thought-provoking conversation about consciousness, certainty, religion, and the questions that quietly shape the way we live. Alex opens up about growing up rebellious, struggling in school, and feeling disconnected from traditional systems before discovering philosophy and the search for truth. Together, they explore why so many people feel pressure to have life figured out too early, and why curiosity, self-awareness, and the willingness to question your beliefs may matter more than having all the answers.
Jay and Alex unpack the mysteries of the human mind, the illusion of self, the limits of science, and humanity&rsquo;s fear of death. Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern traditions, Alex challenges the idea that life can be fully explained through logic alone, while reflecting on how uncertainty can lead to deeper understanding rather than fear. This episode is an invitation to think beyond labels and rigid beliefs, and a reminder that some of life&rsquo;s most meaningful discoveries begin when we stop pretending we&rsquo;re certain about everything.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Find What You&rsquo;re Truly Good At
How to Think Beyond Traditional Success
How to Question Your Deepest Beliefs
How to Balance Logic and Intuition
How to Stop Living on Autopilot
How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty
Your doubts don&rsquo;t make you weak, they make you human. And sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit you&rsquo;re still learning, while continuing to search for truth, purpose, and peace along the way.
If you&rsquo;re ready to question everything you thought you knew about consciousness, religion, truth, and what it means to be human, Alex O&rsquo;Connor&rsquo;s Within Reason podcast is where philosophy becomes deeply personal. Link here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168</a>&nbsp;
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a> &nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:19 What&rsquo;s a Childhood Memory That Shaped You?
04:51 Why You Feel Stuck Even When You&rsquo;re Trying
07:29 Everyone Has Something They&rsquo;re Meant To Do&nbsp;
14:15 What History Reveals About The Present
20:30 The Mystery of Consciousness
26:42 Inside the New Atheist Movement
31:20 Explaining Your Worldview to Others
45:35 The Limits of Science and Philosophy
56:24 What Makes a Good Life?
58:09 Are You Living by Your Beliefs?
01:14:54 Left Brain vs. Right Brain Thinking
01:17:53 Alex O&rsquo;Connor&rsquo;s Final Five
Episode Resources:
Website: <a href="https://www.alexoconnor.com/">https://www.alexoconnor.com/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic">https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic</a>&nbsp;
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSkeptic/">https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSkeptic/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/">https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicskeptic">https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmicskeptic</a>&nbsp;
X: <a href="https://x.com/CosmicSkeptic">https://x.com/CosmicSkeptic</a>

Alex O’Connor: #1 Shift That Stops Endless Overthinking (FINALLY Get Unstuck)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f9c8c7ed-ab26-4f17-84c0-b4550026512d/transcript

Today, Jay breaks down seven mindset shifts that have fundamentally changed how he approaches pain, relationships, purpose, and growth. This isn’t surface-level inspiration. It’s the kind of perspective that stays with you, reshaping how you think in hard moments and how you show up every single day.

Jay challenges the idea that clarity comes before action, showing instead that purpose is built through movement, experimentation, and courage. Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline. They fail because their environment quietly shapes their habits, energy, and identity over time. From the stories we tell ourselves to the relationships we choose, Jay reveals how our internal narrative drives everything, from resilience to self-worth.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Heal From the People Who Trigger You

How to Stop Waiting and Start Moving Forward

How to Build an Environment That Supports Growth

How to Recognize the Patterns Keeping You Stuck

How to Create Stronger Relationships Through Daily Habits

How to Practice Mindsets That Actually Change Your Life

The way you think shapes the way you live, and even the smallest shift in perspective can begin changing the direction of your life. You do not need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take one honest step today.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe 

Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:20 #1: Pain Is Temporary, Don’t Let It Become Your Identity

04:57 #2: You Are Not Your Thoughts, You Are Your Response to Them

07:26 #3: The People Who Trigger You Are Your Greatest Teachers

11:29 #4: Clarity Comes From Action, Not Overthinking

14:44 #5: Your Environment Shapes Your Life More Than Motivation

18:59 #6: The Most Powerful Story You Tell Is the One About Yourself

22:12 #7: Real Love Is a Daily Choice, Not Just a Feeling

26:19 Mindsets Only Change Your Life When You Practice Them Daily

Today, Jay breaks down seven mindset shifts that have fundamentally changed how he approaches pain, relationships, purpose, and growth. This isn&rsquo;t surface-level inspiration. It&rsquo;s the kind of perspective that stays with you, reshaping how you think in hard moments and how you show up every single day.
Jay challenges the idea that clarity comes before action, showing instead that purpose is built through movement, experimentation, and courage. Most people don&rsquo;t fail because they lack discipline. They fail because their environment quietly shapes their habits, energy, and identity over time. From the stories we tell ourselves to the relationships we choose, Jay reveals how our internal narrative drives everything, from resilience to self-worth.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Heal From the People Who Trigger You
How to Stop Waiting and Start Moving Forward
How to Build an Environment That Supports Growth
How to Recognize the Patterns Keeping You Stuck
How to Create Stronger Relationships Through Daily Habits
How to Practice Mindsets That Actually Change Your Life
The way you think shapes the way you live, and even the smallest shift in perspective can begin changing the direction of your life. You do not need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take one honest step today.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a>&nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:20 #1: Pain Is Temporary, Don&rsquo;t Let It Become Your Identity
04:57 #2: You Are Not Your Thoughts, You Are Your Response to Them
07:26 #3: The People Who Trigger You Are Your Greatest Teachers
11:29 #4: Clarity Comes From Action, Not Overthinking
14:44 #5: Your Environment Shapes Your Life More Than Motivation
18:59 #6: The Most Powerful Story You Tell Is the One About Yourself
22:12 #7: Real Love Is a Daily Choice, Not Just a Feeling
26:19 Mindsets Only Change Your Life When You Practice Them Daily

7 Mindset Shifts That ACTUALLY Work (Finally Change How You Think, React & Show Up)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/480f684a-1be4-4acf-9bcb-b452003c4a4a/transcript

Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle: ON How to Design Your Life to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier

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