Episode 10: Longevity: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives

What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world's longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life. It's a fascinating conversation about what it really means to age well. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🌎 What the world's longest-lived countries are doing differently 🤝 Why strong social connections may be the biggest longevity advantage 💼 How meaningful work and purpose contribute to healthier aging 👵 The surprising benefits of intergenerational relationships 🏡 Why where you live can dramatically impact your quality of life #NotReadyForTheFarm #longevity #healthyto100 #healthyaging #KenStern Episode Links: Get your copy of Healthy to 100: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-100-St... The Longevity Project: https://www.longevity-project.com/abo... Resources: Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok:   / notreadyforthefarm   Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4vnIasT Follow on Instagram:   / notreadyforthefarm_