Héctor García and Francesc Miralles: “Never retire from what you love to do.”

Héctor and Francesc, anthropologists and bestselling authors, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how centenarians live, eat, and move, plus:

- What is Ikigai (~01:05)

- How people in Okinawa live to 100 (~04:30)

- How smiling can help you live longer (~08:08)

- Why you should stay physically & mentally active (~10:55)

- How to identify your Ikigai (~14:12)

- How to find purpose outside of work (~19:43)

- The benefits of Morita therapy and logotherapy (~27:45)

- How Okinawans eat for longevity (~32:00)

- The magic of green tea (~44:54)

- Why natural movement is key for well-being (~46:03)

- The health benefits of forgiveness (~51:32)

- Why retirement may not be the best option (~52:43)

Referenced in the episode:

- Héctor and Francesc's book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.

- WHO data on life expectancy in Japan.

- A study on early retirement and mortality.

- A study on green tea and longevity.

- mbg Podcast episode #356, #298, #157, and #33, with Dan Buettner.

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