WOW what a life changing episode! If you enjoyed this conversation could you do us a favour and subscribe to the channel and join the 33% of regular viewers that are subscribed, it helps this channel out more than you know. Appreciate you all!

You cannot generalise. At 60 years old I went to uni and graduated at 67. At 76 I'm reinventing my life again. I think getting advice from healthy elders would be a good idea.

My dad had open heart, a triple bypass at 63. He was told he had 10 decent years. He began to walk, eat only fruit in the am and then loved his wheat germ, a drop of molasses and oatmeal, or soup for lunch and ate very little at night. In fact, his portions were always small. His only sweet was a little piece of dark chocolate at night with a tiny glass of his love, whole milk. He died of covid at 93 in 2021. Sadly he begged my mom to stop smoking. She did but the damage was too far. He missed her terribly for about 5 years. She passed at 84 though. I think of how long she could have lived had she not smoked. A month before he passed he said she appeared to him, as if floating in the dining room. Makes one ponder.

My mom had a fall on the Thanksgiving day in 2017 at age of 80. She broke her hip from that fall. The next day she was admitted to ER in the morning and on the same day afternoon she had a hip replacement surgery. The next day she was walking with a walker. One month later she was travelling on international flights. Today at 86, she is healthy, independent and cooks everyday. By the way, she never got covid.

I am 66. I started lifting weights instead of cardio about ten years ago. I did a fifteen minute exercise 5 days a week. My muscles grew and I lost the cellulite in my legs. I feel as healthy as I at any age.

0:00: 💡 Dr. Peter Attia discusses the need for a new approach to health and the misconceptions about weight loss. 10:56: 📚 Medicine 3.0 involves real prevention, personalized treatment, honest assessment of risk, and starting early. 25:07: 📚 The author discusses the importance of emotional health in longevity and shares his personal realization about his own misery. 32:04: 😔 Many people have maladaptive behaviors in response to trauma, which can be more than just abuse. The speaker went through intensive therapy to overcome shame and self-loathing. 51:09: 💡 The speaker discusses the five core factors that contribute to longevity and healthspan: emotional health, exercise, nutrition, sleep, and molecules (drugs, hormones, supplements). 54:34: ⚡ Exercise, muscle mass, and strength are crucial for good health and longevity, with a 400% difference in all-cause mortality between the fittest and least fit individuals. 1:04:04: ⚡ Sarcopenia and frailty become the absolute keeper of death for people once they reach the seventh decade of life. 1:13:30: 👣 Stability and foot strength are crucial for preventing injuries and maintaining physical health. 1:22:00: 🍽 The speaker discusses the pros and cons of living in the modern world, including the abundance of food and the need for moderation. They also talk about the rise of discomfort as a hobby and the benefits of activities like rucking. Additionally, they touch on the contentious topic of sugar and its effects on the body. 1:32:06: 🍽 The most direct way to lose weight is through calorie restriction, but it can be difficult if you're eating unhealthy food. Dietary restriction involves cutting out certain foods, and the more restrictive the diet, the less you will eat. 1:42:01: 💤 Sleep is important for overall health and should not be de-prioritized. 1:51:25: 💡 The speaker discusses the importance of sleep and hormone replacement therapy for overall health and well-being. 2:01:44: 📚 The speaker expresses gratitude for the book and podcast, which have helped answer important questions and will continue to provide wisdom. Recap by Tammy AI

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer jan 2016, it hit me like a sledge hammer . I felt nothing could hurt me , I ran a lot and was very fit too. My diet was pants though … sugar the big culprit, and now a plant eater and feel a lot better now… 68 years old…. The c in me has gone

I was born ill, with muscular skeletal problems and breathing disorders. By 5yo I had spent more time in hospital than out. My parents obviously at the end of their tether ask the attending consultant ask how long I could go on living like this. He said difficult to say “but I would say he would live to the age of 14, may be 15 yo.” And rubbing the hair on my head, continued “So you should enjoy him whilst you have him”. They were devastated. I being a 5yo thought fantastic I’m going to be 15! But now I’m in my mid 70s. Life can be strange

At 82 - i enjoy my life by being moderate in all things - use no pharmaceutical excrement - eat mainly vegetables - but enjoy non veg. - do some physical exercise every day - never worry about tomorrow - and live day by day - planning to live till 103 -

Steve I have a confession, I am literally stuck on you tube watching people like you rather than living my life..

A few years ago I was only 22 years old. I had really high blood pressure, blood clots from birth control I was on, drinking and smoking daily. Eating junk food multiple times a day. One night it felt like my heart was going to stop and I was really scared. It was the blood clot so I went plant based lost 70 pounds and never looked back. I just cut alcohol and smoking this year. I’m really trying to be here long as I can and feel good while I’m here

My aunt is 96 on September 6, 2023. She plays golf almost every day and walks a mile at least a day. She feeds sheep and plays bridge. She drives 120 miles every week or so to see her sister, my mom- who is two years her junior and has Alzheimer’s. The difference in the sisters is exercise and activity. Everything he said is correct.

My respect for a Dr. Peter Attia has multiplied 10 folds. The transparency and introspection that he is delivering is life-changing. He is not only a brilliant physician, but I think he is trying to help others from a what I would call a spiritual perspective. Much much love to Dr Peter Attia. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I am a 41 year old woman with 5 kids under 12 years old, never did weights in the past but after hearing about the importance of muscle mass as we age, last year I started doing private weight lifting training classes for 1 hour once a week and once I got comfortable doing weights on my own (after learning all the correct form), I now do heavy weights in my own garage for literally 5-10 minutes a day (after all the kids are in bed!). Will never go back to those 1 hour CrossFit type classes, I don’t have the time! The muscle mass I have now compared to a year ago is pretty awesome-muscle-building and strength can be achieved in a very short amount of time!! I probably need to start doing more cardio in some way. May start ice skating again. :)

I'm a 43 year old male who has always been fit and healthy but somewhat fallen off the health wagon during the pandemic and with work and stress. This episode has been life changing to me. A real eye opener. Thanks so much for making this.

I never stop exercising. I was an athlete throughout my educational career and i have kept my love for sports and weight training even now. Excercise helps everything. Your body is like a car, if you use it provide fuel and maintain it then it'll run for years but if you keep the car in a garage for years and don't use or maintain it then it'll catch rust. If you don't use it you lose it. Be active, light activity is still activity.

This has literally saved my life. 30 years of physical abuse, mental abuse and turning to abuse of alcohol to get through. I am know single and rebuilding my life , and my thoughts have been so negative. I have changed everything, but my brain won’t shut off. 2Adaptations too things I didn’t deserve “ , so powerful. I am forever changed

Taking glutamine is a game changer for me, preventing Parkinsons. Trying new things using left arm as much as right for memory brain health, eating healthily high omega 3 diet, taking vit D, Zinc, C, magnesium, doing qigong, yoga, gardening and zumba to keep me fit and happy, having regular massages for stress, dance and sing and surround myself with soft cuddly animals, avoid toxic ppl and try to do good and help others😁🐶

Growing up in the jungles of Sumatra in the 50s and experiencing the trauma of our family barely escaping the ruthless killings of Dutch families, then moving to Holland for 5 years and then immigrating to the US(Vermont) and becoming a naturalized citizen at age 18, I have such a deep appreciation of the freedoms endowed here. My father passed away that same year of a heart attack at age 50, and I swore as I stood there at his grave that this was not going to happen to me. I started weight training and running then from learning to speed skate in Holland to transitioning to skiing and eventually getting to race as a pro ski athlete around the globe. Looking back I realize the incredible benefits of activating fast twitch fibers in skiing, there is no other sport that will put that much force on your skeletal system for that long, as eccentric contractions activate type 2 fibers better than anything else. Now I work regularly putting loads of up to 1500 LBs pedaling tourists up and down the streets of SanFrancisco in a bike taxi at age 76. Thanks Dr Attia.

Fantastic interview! As a 64 year old woman who is doing weight training 3 -4 days a week this was a huge motivator to do more! As an RN I so appreciated Dr.Attia’s courage to share his story. Beautiful.

My emotional health was compromised by years of abuse as a child. Over the years, I worked on myself, reading books, listening to podcasts and surrounding myself with people that fed my soul. I was introduced to Heartmath, and I've also been practicing yoga and meditation. It's been a long journey . . . one that I'm still traveling. My next move is a week long retreat for trauma therapy. Thank you for this episode that can transform lives, as most human beings are living lives of quiet desperation. That was me.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🏃‍♂️ A 15% reduction in all-cause mortality can be achieved by moving from zero activity to just 90 minutes of exercise a week. 00:14 💔 Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death for most people. To extend our lifespan, we need a different approach to health. 00:42 💪 A person in the fittest 2.5% has a 400% lower risk of dying in the coming year than someone in the bottom 25%. 01:10 💔 Emotional health is critical to overall wellbeing; ignoring it can lead to negative cycles of anger and workaholism. 01:54 📘 Dr. Peter Attia's book debunks common misconceptions about health and highlights the importance of proactive disease prevention. 03:41 🌐 Dr. Attia's mission is to broaden the definition of health beyond physical to also include emotional health. 06:10 🧬 Having a motivation to live longer and better, Dr. Attia shifted his focus from performance to understanding health in a different way. 07:06 🔄 Medicine 3.0 is about real prevention, personalized treatment, and an honest assessment and acceptance of risk. 09:52 📉 Today, most people die from slow death diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. To live longer and better, we need a different approach to health. 10:59 🏃‍♂️ Medicine 3.0 involves taking preventive measures early in life and tailoring treatments to the individual. 11:57 🎚️ It's crucial to consider the risk of not acting on potential health issues, not just the risk of action. 14:56 ⏳ Diseases like cardiovascular disease begin at birth and compound over time. Taking preventive measures early can significantly alter life's disease trajectory. 18:21 🧪 Some elements of our bodies begin aging from the moment we are born. For example, the process of atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease starts on day one. 21:57 💡 The COVID-19 pandemic made people more aware of the relationship between poor metabolic health and mortality, prompting many to improve their health habits. 23:21 🧠 Health span, or quality of life, comprises cognitive, physical, and emotional health. Focusing on all three aspects is crucial for comprehensive health and wellbeing. 25:12 😔 The speaker reveals how a therapist made them realize that despite helping others live longer, they were neglecting their own emotional health and happiness. 26:35 😞 The speaker admits their maladaptive behaviors, such as detachment from others, prone to anger, and workaholism, which stemmed from a cycle of shame and self-loathing. 30:50 🧩 The speaker acknowledges the role trauma plays in forming maladaptive behaviors and emphasizes the importance of self-examination to identify and manage these behaviors. 35:45 🏥 The speaker shares their experience undergoing intense residential trauma therapy, describing it as a life-saving process that enabled them to manage maladaptive behaviors. 39:14 🎯 The speaker discusses overcoming their harsh inner critic through daily self-affirming voice recordings, replacing self-criticism with kindness and understanding. 42:00 💡 The speaker shares the revelation that their maladaptive behaviors were responses to undeserved negative experiences, emphasizing that these behaviors are protective adaptations rather than inherent flaws. 47:27 🏋️‍♀️ The speaker begins discussing the decline and loss of physical function, introducing the second tool for increasing longevity: exercise, an area they believe is not adequately addressed by modern medicine. 49:03 🥗 The third tool for increasing longevity is nutrition, another aspect the speaker believes is not sufficiently covered in medical training. 49:17 😴 Lack of education on sleep and its importance to health is a significant issue in traditional medical training. 49:46 💊 Traditional medicine primarily teaches about drugs and hormones but lacks in-depth training on supplements and their impacts. 50:28 🏋️‍♂️ Regular exercise has a substantial impact on health and longevity, but the quantifiable benefits are often overlooked. 52:31 🍬 Type 2 diabetes increases all-cause mortality by 40%, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. 53:57 💪 The strongest 15-20% of people have a hazard ratio of 3 compared to the weakest 15-20%, indicating a 200% difference in all-cause mortality. 54:57 🏃‍♂️ VO2 max, a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness, is a significant predictor of overall health and longevity. 01:00:32 📈 The fittest 2.5% of individuals have a hazard ratio of 5 compared to the least fit 25%, indicating a 400% difference in all-cause mortality. 01:01:16 💡 Having high VO2 max, high muscle mass, and high muscle strength significantly outperform other health factors in reducing the chance of early death. 01:01:46 🍭 Muscles play a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels, making muscle mass vital for avoiding conditions like type 2 diabetes. 01:03:06 🚧 As people age, loss of muscle mass and frailty become significant predictors of mortality, particularly due to falls leading to fatal injuries. 01:04:38 🏁 While aging is inevitable, the rapid decline in muscle mass and physical activity doesn't have to be. Regular exercise can slow down the process. 01:07:45 🔄 Muscle mass and physical activity levels tend to drop significantly around age 75, leading to a vicious cycle of decreased activity and further muscle loss. 01:10:48 📉 Going from zero activity to just 90 minutes of exercise a week can lead to a 15% reduction in all-cause mortality. 01:14:07 💪 The concept of "stability" is introduced as a crucial aspect of health and fitness. This refers to the capacity to transmit force from the body to the outside world and vice versa, without injury. 01:16:50 🚑 Chronic injuries can often be traced back to a lack of stability in certain parts of the body. Training should include exercises that bolster stability. 01:18:27 👣 Discussion about the potential drawbacks of insoles and arch supports. The speaker suggests that most people need to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of their feet instead. 01:21:25 🛋️ The idea of the "Comfort Crisis" is introduced, suggesting that modern conveniences have led to physical and mental health issues due to lack of discomfort. 01:24:40 🎒 Rucking, or walking with a weighted backpack, is discussed as a form of exercise that induces discomfort and builds strength. 01:26:31 🍭 The speaker delves into the complexities of sugar and its impact on health, arguing that it's not necessarily calorie-for-calorie worse than other carbs, but its liquid form can lead to overeating. 01:32:38 🥤 The potential impact of diet drinks and non-nutritive sweeteners on gut health is discussed. Though the data are still emerging, the speaker advises caution and suggests avoiding these drinks. 01:34:05 🧠 Observations indicate that the gut's health may impact the way food is metabolized, affecting weight loss. 01:34:30 ⚖️ Misconceptions about weight loss often revolve around the idea that just eating less is the key; while it is important, the role of exercise and quality of diet are also significant. 01:36:20 ⚡ Correcting sleep and stress problems is crucial for successful weight loss. Sleep deprivation leads to insulin resistance, making it difficult to lose weight. 01:43:16 ⏰ Time restriction or intermittent fasting is a way to create an energy deficit by eating within a certain window of time. However, it can be challenging to get the right amount of protein intake. 01:45:20 🍷 Discusses the toxicity of ethanol, the alcohol we drink. While it might have some pro-social benefits and potentially comes with some antioxidants, there is no dose of ethanol that is healthful. 01:49:16 💤 Sleep is critical for health, affecting everything from mood to cardiovascular health, insulin resistance, and weight management. 01:52:49 💉 Discusses the use of hormone replacement therapies, including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men and estrogen and progesterone replacement therapy for women. The responsible use of these therapies can have several benefits, though they are often overprescribed. 01:56:19 ⚠️ High doses of testosterone can lead to loss of fertility and the ability to produce testosterone naturally, so it's essential to consult with a knowledgeable doctor when considering hormone treatments. 01:57:03 🧪 Meddling with the body's chemical balance can have consequences; it's important to consider the costs before starting any hormone-related treatments. 01:57:45 💊 Drugs like finasteride and dutasteride can slow hair loss by blocking the conversion of testosterone to a more potent androgen, but they can also have severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction, which may persist even after discontinuing the drug. 01:59:22 📚 The speaker highly praises the doctor's book as comprehensive and insightful, a culmination of many years of work, and recommends it to anyone interested in the topics discussed. 02:00:32 🤖 In response to a question about his role in an AI-driven world, the doctor believes the most significant impact he can have is through raising his children to be well-adjusted and intellectually curious. 02:01:29 🙏 The speaker expresses gratitude to the doctor for sharing his wisdom and answering important questions. He looks forward to sharing the knowledge acquired with his podcast audience. Made with HARPA AI

Im 65 I try to be brutally honest with myself I dont drink or smoke and I eat as healthy slowcarb diet. I walk 5kms a day. I swim daily. I havent been in a gym for 20years, but last year I realized that the real killer is stress. I work on that .... Im brutally honest with myself about any decisions I make that could bring stress to my life.

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 24 yrs ago, I took to learning the basics of nutrition, cellular functions- or malfunctions-, and the effects of behaviors, habits, activities, mood on the body/ mind-- long term and short term. At 11 yrs old, I was intrigued and soaked up all that medical information like a pro... relieved and also thrilled to have access to the knowledge, treatment, and health care specialists needed to manage my illness. The question I get asked most frequently is "so ... what can't you eat?" Umm. I CAN eat anything I want. Not as much as I want, whenever I want. And likely not without an insulin injection. "But isn't sugar like BAD for you??" Sugar isn't actually GOOD for anyone. A healthy human (w/o diabetes) may be able to more effectively process and utilize carbs consumed, but any BODY will have to work extra hard in response to high carb intake. Take into acct the unidentifiable ingredients of processed junk foods. And a "sugar rush/ crash" starts to make a lot more sense. By the time I turned 24 (after giving birth to a healthy bby boy) I began my first attempt at starting my own veggie garden and raising layer chickens for fresh eggs. During this adventure, I came to a conclusion: if WE taught EVERYONE (starting in gradeschool) the same things about nutrition that doctors teach type 1 diabetics, pre diabetes and type 2 diabetes would not be nearly as far reaching or widespread as it is today.

I listened to Dr Attia on a another podcast but none of this personal stuff came out. I'm super impressed how vulnerable he was. And it was super relatable. Thank you so much for this episode Steven!

I turned 71 today and have lots to celebrate health wise. I don't have Osteoporosis or any metabolic disease. I took a bad fall a few weeks back and suffered no ill effects from it. I am on no medications and I am Happy. I do contribute most of this from being on a healthy diet for at least most of my life and managing to avoid any magor chemical exposures. I have never smoked and do not drink alcohol or use pot. My grandkids have started a life of eating organically, being active, and also not sitting around all day in front of a computer. They are homeschooled and regularly go hiking and play with other homeschooled kids. The 9 year old just spent 4 days camping with her Dad and other Scouts. The 6 year old went camping with her mom and grandfather . It will be interesting to see them in their 60's. Will their lifestle now continue to be a part of their life and will they be as healthy as their parents and grandparents are now?

We are constantly chasing Money, Career, when what matters is health, parents, and grandparents. My grandfather lived 107, the main reason I would say was his moderate diet and he was an immensely generous person.

I can't stand to do weight lifting at a gym; it is such a boring activity, but I know I need to keep my muscles strong so I found a neighborhood that is extremely hilly and about a #10 elevation on a treadmill. I take my walking sticks all the way to the top three days a week and take my dog for a one hour walk every day. I am 67 years old, female and feel very healthy and strong. I don't feel it's necessary to go into a gym and pick up their weights when you can pick up your own handweights at home And walk everywhere.

My contribution to this comment board is concerned with EMOTION. Im 71 and have suffured horriblie from disease and injuries. I find deep tissue massge to be such an emotional release PRIOR to exercise . That comfort and freedom seem to open up channels of muscular skeltal communication. Ican find exercise moments that tax me without great stress or pain. Its absolutely amazing ! Ive never heard of this regimen. Obviously it is involving a hugely different relashionship bettween muscular skeletal than traditional exercise regimens. TRY IT it feels like nothing else.

Watching this made my think for my Aunt. She is 82 and broke her hip. She has had a fully recovery and has since broken her wrist and also fully recovered. She has been playing golf all her life and only really stopped due to the pandemic. As she has been active her whole life, her muscle strength must of always been very high and as a result she could recover quickly.

I told my doctor once I was only able to get 5 hours sleep and felt tired evry day. She replied proudly and heroically with, "I only get about 5 hours!" which was I guess intended to make me suck it up. Very helpful!

On the topic of foot injuries, stability and insoles, two good places to look for information about what your feet and body need to work well and interact well with the floor without insoles are Anatomy in Motion and Postural Restoration Institute. Having your whole body and your feet moving well and having a stable support against the floor is key. So is giving your brain the appropriate feedback from the ground under specific parts of your feet so it can find a better way to interact with the ground. Often that is giving your brain a better experience of the heel and arch actually being supported by something rather than the monotonous flat level floors that we spend all of our time on that never actually gives any feedback or support to your heels and arches. Suddenly changing how your feet interact with the ground through new insoles or suddenly wearing barefoot/minimal shoes is a huge ask for your body to adapt to.

I can understand his feelings of loss around the funeral of someone his age. Trauma of losing my mom Carol Smith from Sturdy Hospital staff beating and killing her, has forever changed my life and my daughter. We self isolate and the ptsd from the trauma is debilitating. Sometimes I feel like giving up but I have to live long enough to see justice for my mom’s death and that won’t be till 2025. Such a great podcast. Thank you

"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." - Mark Twain.

That cancer story at 27:30 and the eulogy hits me hard. I'm no longer going to pursue a resume eulogy but a virtue one. What a beautiful interview 🙌

Ohmygosh 😢. Talking about your last chapter on emotions about trauma resonated with every cell in my body. Im 60 now and grew up with my fair share of trauma. I left home when i was 16 to escape my fearful life. I had zero life skills all i knew was a heap of bad behaviours id learned from my parents. Because of this i look back on so much of my life as acting out. Ive been filled with negative emotions for most of my yrs and have not had good relationships or ever been married and i was able to have children either i believe as a direct result of this trauma. Ive never been a victim or played the blame game but ive always been my hardest critic which made me hard on myself and usually unkind to those around me. I was full of anger too. Ive never had help for these issues and never felt like ive been heard. Ive grown up craving love but always looked for it in others believing thats where we were validated. Its only been because of a traumatic brain injury in the past 2 yrs when i almost died (i spent 3 wks in a coma) and 2 months in rehab. It seems as tho i came thu it with a different brain. I did have a NDE experience while in my coma and i think this experience has changed my life. I love a very happy fulfilled life now and i have so much love and inner peace and joy. As strange as it sounds im grateful for this brain injury. I honestly dont think i could have changed my own life the way it was. Now i just need to exercise more 😊. This was an awesome interview.. thankyou so much! 👏❤

Peter's honesty and openess is admirable.

I would just like to say to Steven, "THANK YOU!!" Even if your guests had nothing credible to say, the fact is, that you get me to thinking about things that I otherwise would never have thought about or even thought to think about. 😂 It's this particular guest that is really shaking me up this time, though. I am a 51 year old guy and, I have been thinking about changing my lifestyle and my health for so long, but I never really do anything about it.. The closest I ever came to consistently doing exercise in recent years, was probably because I was an addict and I sought out therapy about 7 years ago for self-motivation. I was able to stop using drugs and alcohol (with the help of this therapist) and, moreover, I stopped obsessing about my addiction and really focused on me and self care. She (my therapist, who I no longer see) kind of talked me into working out but, I'm inherently lazy and it was too much work and I had too many excuses not to go etc... I mean, I was clean now, after all....😂 Fast forward to this moment in time, I'm now employed with benefits, I have a car, and just....stuff, I now have stuff...but I'm noticing that, I am still unhappy and my mental and physical health are still in decline. Even after all of the positive strides I've made, I'm just angry, combative, self absorbed, stressed, my luck is shit too,(probably instant Karma) and more. However, I still find the time to help others when and where I can.. I know I'm rambling here and I'm lucky if Ican remember why I even started writing this😂 For real though, if not for your channel, I don't know if I would have picked up this notepad I have here on my lap and started jotting down in very real honesty, my shortcomings my childhood traumas, and the myriad of things I don't like about myself and, there's actually quite a lot. I didn't realize just how much and, I'm only 38 mins into this episode! I haven't even heard what his big reveal is yet and I'm already note-padding and writing this stoopid long self absorbed comment lol. You are out here changing lives and minds, one episode at a time. You're an invaluable asset to the community. To the world really, if it's willing to listen. Thank you Steven.

I love this guest!! Not just because of his vocabulary and how articulate he is, but he has a very nice way about him. I’m so glad his wife talked him into getting help because he’s a beautiful person!!

At 70 years old I am feeling great, but realized I need more excise, listening to this podcast. I'm reinventing my life again, trying to keep me as healthy as possible. I am planning doing "Van Life" and travel the UK and Europe now that I am planning retirement!

“I’m a human who did horrible things, but I want to understand why.” “There’s a real innocence to children that can very easily get injured and when it does they’re going to make me sure they don’t get hurt again.” Powerful.

47 year old here obsessed with your podcast but this one right here, so good! Also I find it amazing how emotionally mature and self aware you are at 30 yrs old! 👏🏾

Dr Attia is the best. I appreciate his realistic approach. He doesn't endorse any magic potions, special diets, or even fasting - It's all about the daily grind. Now go put in that work!

Dr Peter you have revealed the secrets of optimal health, many facts we never learned at University. Medicine at Edinburgh, all those years ago, never really touched on the importance of nutrition, exercise or sleep on emotional health. This podcast should be mandatory for all fresh young doctors, nurses, therapists….. etc. What about teaching a simplified version to school kids….. from the age of 8-9? Just think of the health and economy benefits! The explosion of diabetes over the last 20 years is incredible. Most of DM type 2 is avoidable. Alex in Norway, retired GP with interest in geriatrics and sports medicine.

I've watched so many of the guests you've had on about health and wellness and I can't help but think for every doctor out there that gives advice about longevity and health they're giving it from their own perspective and their own life experiences. Someone who suffered greatly emotionally when they were younger is likely to be hyper vigilant of their emotions often at the expense of other aspects of wellness that would be still beneficial

I’d love it if you interview one or all this list of board certified physicians: Dr Peter McCullough Dr Robert Malone Dr Paul Mason Dr Rachel Brown Dr Anthony Chaffee Dr Shawn Baker Dr Ken Berry Dr Robert Kiltz Thank you for considering! Love your channel and interviews-this one, too!

I have watched hundreds of hours of Peter over the years, this is probably the best watch so far. Thank you Peter for the deep personal struggle you spoke of. You are a true inspiration.

Im very glad that he said that 30 yr olds still have so much potential to change the direction of their life. Im 31, started working out about 3 yrs ago and just started intermittent fasting a couple of daya ago. Never felt better, and I know that this would have an effect on my older days 😊

This is literally the most transparent, vulnerable conversation I have ever heard!!! There is a LOT of false or amplified vulnerability in recovery and self help. This helps, this really helps. Downloading the book asap.

OMG! I love this episode! I paused the video several times to look things up - such as are there minimalist hiking shoes for women, and how does alcohol affect sleep. I just finished the video and I'm going to do some strength training to help build muscle. As a retired person, I have more time to exercise, and this video is encouraging me to increase the amount I already do. Loved the emotional health part of it too - Peter's honesty about it really helps. As an older person, my healthspan is pretty good but I'm always looking for ways to improve it. This video helps a lot! Thanks! 👍

C-PTSD is very real and sabotages many things in one's life. It's the underlying cause of so many issues.

I live in an aging community that is dying out. Half the people who signed my graduation book 13 years ago have passed away. This has helped me see what I can do to avoid the slow death life I’ve witnessed.

He’s right. We have to start young and prevent disease. Not wait until a person is 60 in their elderly years and try to cat h up with health. It’s best that we start a healthy lifestyle now that we are young.

My husband's grandfather, they talked about his career accomplishments... but he wrote the navy's diving manual and helped save divers lives that were on a burning ship and reacclimating their bodies from deep diving. So I guess depends what you did in that career. RIP. That man was amazing.

This is a rare case of a truly raw, heartfelt, episode. Thank you both for this informative and honest conversation.

Thank you for being so vulnerable and open about your inpatient therapy and how profound that experience was for your life. You’re such an accomplished human being and most people see therapy or inpatient treatment as weakness. You were committed to your emotional well being and not just the accolades you’ve already achieved. You’re very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

Dr. Attia is so articulate. If listening to his interviews doesn't scare one into action, nothing will. The bit about maladaptions and emotional health, and then the part about hazard ratios and exercise...well...shocking.

I observed the elders in my family and have seen what aging looks like if you are overweight and with declining physical mobility and health. Since I have struggled my whole adult life with overweight, I decided to change the trajectory. Now at 54, I made sure that I do a form of excercise (incl weight traing) 5 to 6 days per week. Thank you for this interview; it will definitely help me to stay on track.

65 yr this week, trying to get healthy. so scattered where to start. I love this channel

I started talking to myself like i was talking to my best friend because of this video and I just realized that this is where I got the idea. Thank you for this!

The best part of the book and the best part of the interview is the part on emotional health, for such "giant" in medical field, like Dr. Attia, filled with fame, accomplishment to so openly talk about past shame, anger and tantrums so out of control, that had to be forced to therapy. What an amazing ending, to even have the courage to talk about it openly, and how he managed to overcome that, It is so unbelievably inspiring, I wish those who can see themselves in his talk take similar actions, to at least relieve their own sufferings and the suffering the y caused on their loved ones and family. I think his life should be turned to a movie.

What I like about Dr. Peter Attia and his book “Outlive” is how his integrity as a scientist/doctor shows. He mentions several studies but also breaks down the quality of those studies and what research still needs to be done. He says how those studies INDICATE things but don’t necessarily PROVE those things. It’s refreshing to see someone acknowledge how complex the human body is, especially in an age of “experts” with black and white answers. Not to say that those people aren’t experts in their field, but they tend to use the research that confirms their bias to prove their points.

This is crazy - how true, my grandma fell and broke her hip sometime back. Was admitted into hospital and that was the last time I saw her - she was 70.

Thank you Dr. Attia. About 8 years ago I changed my diet because of your work. I was the chubby athlete too, now @ 60 in the best shape and feeling great! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼 p.s. grand babies are awesome, just awesome!

I like the part about doing audio recordings, talking as if you are reassuring a friend. I am rubbish at doing journalling, and I am going to give this a go instead. Thank you so much for this idea.

I've watched a dozen talks with Peter Attia, and yet this one broke me down crying. At 34 I also went though major therapy to fix many of the same things and have seen an amazing different in my interaction with my daughter. Thank you for sharing.

I went on a keto diet primarily to lose two stones 32 pounds , then went on a running regime , gym work. I knew I needed to drop weight to be able to run without damaging my knees etc. it worked I have never put that weight back on , twenty years now ….

My honest opinion on this video as a health specialists It was my first time that I watched and listened to the full cast because the info that was shared is actually the same as I practice and teach to my clients. I did my research for a lot of years on studies and results and doing the things that are explained as health benefits give me a boost in appreciation and motivation. Why? Because these days you can not go on any social media without being overloaded by people who have found THE way to make you as healthy as you can be pretending they carry the solution. It puts me off tbh. So thank you for the inspiring cast, keep on doing what you do. Greetings from the Netherlands !

Love valuable insights and unconventional wisdom shared by Dr. Peter on health and longevity - not something that you can bet to receive from your trusted primary/family physician. Interestingly for me - Dr. Peter's narrative struck a profound chord within my soul - the few glimpses that the he shared about his personal story seemed to resonate deeply with my own life. I must say also say - I’m becoming an avid admirer of Steven with every episode. So shout out to “Diary of a CEO” for adding many cherished gems to my/other followers’ listening journey.

Just bought his book. Thanks for this conversation, and podcast. This is not just a doctor, but a man who can step outside of himself, assess who he is as a man, and take steps to not only correct himself, but to help millions of people do the same. I applaud you for changing your life, sharing your story, and helping me to become a better person ❤

Think if you’re a medical practitioner and die.. people will commemorate your dedication in helping people and taking your time to listen to your patients. I know… my dad was a doctor who passed on 4 years ago and all of his patients up to today will give a fantastic story on how my dad helped them. ❤

I am truly amazed by the honest and deep testimony of his mental issues in life and how he recovered. It's amazing how strong and humble is is. Congratulations for inspire people that might need that inspiration around world. 😊

wow...that eulogy admission was powerful. I followed him 10 years ago and was turned off by ego vibes. Wonder if this predated his awakening. Brave man to admit fault of that degree and change 👏

I just read Attias book a few months ago. It was a really good read and radically altered the way I look at my health. I’ve since adapted my routine to fit more in line with a medicine 3.0 approach. I’m in my 40’s and experienced the loss of my Mom recently. She had multiple of the horseman and suffered a lot in her last years. So this really hits home for me. Thanks Diary of a CEO for the excellent podcast and Peter Attia for your work!

A suggestion that most people might not be at all familiar with, but would benefit so much from knowing - Dr Bessel van der Kolk. His book, The Body Keeps the Score, has been lifechanging for me and thousands (maybe millions) of others in learning how to deal with our traumas and get to know ourselves. He's such an interesting character with a vast and varied career, and I think he'd go down very well with fellow subscribers and new members alike! Thanks for doing what you do Steven, and thank you Dr Attia for sharing your wisdom with us!

I have NEVER sat through a 2+ hour KZfaq clip until today. This was absolutely amazing and eye opening. Thank you!

Great information. My "secret" at age 52, and only being on an anticoagulant from blood clots 2 years ago from a genetic mutation, is eat less and move more. I eat 1,500 calories/day, mostly from egg whites, potato, lean chicken and beef, rice, quinoa, salads and fruit. Very little processed foods and no added oils, butter, lard (low fat). I do take finesteride which has worked. I started at age 43 noticing some thinning at my crown. It's stopped since the finesteride. I don't have any side effects, thankfully. God bless for a long, quality of life.

Agree with a lot of what was said EXCEPT about people spending so much time thinking about mortality late in life. From what I’ve seen only a small amount of people are stressed out or afraid of death late in life. Most people find a way, either through religion or personal conviction, to find some type of peace later in life. If you are an old person and you are worried or afraid of death that’s a lot of unnecessary stress

The part on trauma and the funeral was very powerful. I'm pretty sure I know what coping strategy / personality disorder Peter Attia has, because I was diagnosed with the same condition. His explanation on how intense those thoughts and the minset itself can be, are probably unimaginable for the common person. But the fact that he was able to face it, is very admirable, because it probably shattered him initially

I really admire the courage and transparency of Peter's story.. This was such a very informative and insightful podcast. Keep posting Stephen!

I started thinking about my own mortality when I turned 40, and also found Peter Attia that same year. I’ve now listened to literally “thousands” of hours of his content.. It’s all amazing, and just keeps getting better!

This is one of the best health talks I have ever listened too. And I follow every bio hacker dr health nut - I should have a phd for gods sake. But this for me is MOST RELATABLE thing I have heard. I have tons of trauma & seriously worried about my ships direction, my emotional health.! I need to read his book. Clever dude. Thank you for sharing. You are helping so many I bet. Well this hot mess at least

I am 19 and I'm gratefull and lucky to know all this at my age. Every health video you do Just keeps on showing why exercising should be a must rather than a want

Been listening to Peter's audio book - it's a mindblowing piece of work, being able to make changes to your life as early as you can so you can enjoy more of it later on.

Wow!! "that little voice just went away"...... phenomenal moment. Thank you for sharing. Powerful!

i feel you man, doing emdr myself, wanted to fix everything from mental to physical before starting a family. I'm so proud of you for overcoming your inner voices, i can see it's hard to talk about it and i'm super proud of you that you do, especially for men :). and for the host, great episode!

My dad was a smoker. His brother would never dream of it. His brother was a cardio blaster exercise lover. Used his eliptical and treadmill every day. My dad lived 6 years longer than my Uncle. I think using smoking as a scapegoat was a convenient way to excuse the rapid increase of all diseases.

I'm so thankful to DR. Attia. Outlive has had a huge impact on my studies and my life choices.

Oh my goodness! I have a phrase I say every day, at least once.. "every day is a school day" as im always grateful when i hear something i didn't know & i can learn from. I feel beyond blessed for this episode with Dr Attia, thank you everyone for an incredible discussion. x

Loved this episode! Im 68, have ulcerative colitis since age 26, had colon cancer, arthritis and joint problems and permanent neuropathy in my feet from chemo. For the last six months, I gave up carbs, sugars, got off my ass and started walking, then began exercising regularly to take off those covid pounds. I just got Dr. Attia's book and am reading it now. He makes so much sense. I wish a physician like him was around when I was in my twenties. Exercise, clarity of mind, a sense of well-being and proper nutrition, including staying hydrated, is everything! I've already lost weight from exercise and proper nutrition, and my energy level is improving as is my motivation. Thank you for this wonderful guest, and thank you Dr. Attia.

The best exercise plan is the exercise plan that you personally will stick to, even if it doesn't tick anyone else's boxes. Exercise can't help you if you don't do it. Pick something that gets you moving, somehow, add little things to it, but never overdo to a point that makes you want to quit. I started just stretching, and now I am 63 and still working out every day. "The secret to keeping moving is keeping moving." - Dick Van Dyke.

This was very emotional. Life changing. What an incredible interview.

Your feedback with each and every one of your podcast guests is astounding! It's like you read my mind and ask the best questions along with great feedback! Thank you sir for being a life-long inspiration and GD BLESS YOU with the strength and health to continue your amazingly impactful work! I'm truly lucky to be a part of your valuable podcast!!

30 min in and I'm already crying. I relate to so much of this yet I'm expanding my thoughts and feelings on this part of human nature even more.

I can so relate to Peter and the struggles he had with his inner voice. One statement he made is that he "wished he knew the techniques in his 20's". Wish I also had a "mentor" to talk me through life issues when I was younger too

I’m 58 and I’m been training since I’ve been 15. I’ve been active my whole life I’m so blessed to have this. I’m a fitness coach for Parkinson’s, assisted living and independent care. Thank you so much for this podcast!!!!!!! I love aging gracefully and actively! Laurie ❤️✝️🎉

Falling is a huge danger for older people. Its so innocuous but quite often it's the beginning of the end.

Outstanding episode...thank you both! Also, a confirmation of so many things I have adopted - which Dr. Attia covers so freakn well - in my life for the past years, in order to live a quality lifespan. As a newly 60-year-old, (you wouldn't believe it if you saw me) I can honestly say participating in a comprehensive approach, instead of a reactive approach to my health - mind, body, and spirit, has changed absolutely everything. I now look forward to getting older, instead of being fearful of the ailments associated with aging, most of which are preventable. Again thank you both. Cheers Tony

I've actually been following Dr. Attia these last few weeks and I almost didn't watch this episode because I thought I'd heard everything I needed to hear on this topic...but then you took the conversation to a completely different trajectory to what most interviewers have done, and that's precisely why I keep coming back to your channel. Thank you for continuously bringing the unexpected to a conversation and truly bringing the best out of your guests!

After 7 years, I dont miss the carbs or find the way of eating difficult to sustain. The advantage of a ketogenic diet for me, is appetite control for the first time in my life. I am no longer a slave to food