The Dan Buettner Podcast New Year Refresh: Love and Longevity with Jillian Turecki
Jan 13, 2026
Jillian Turecki, a relationship expert and author of *It Begins With You*, dives into the essence of connections for longevity. She discusses how social and romantic ties significantly boost mental clarity and health. Jillian shares her transformative journey following personal losses and provides actionable tips on choosing partners aligned with your values. The conversation addresses the balance between attraction and compatibility, self-awareness, and the importance of cultivating a strong relationship with oneself as the foundation for all connections.
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Longevity Is Social, Not Just Biomedical
- Dan Buettner emphasizes Blue Zones research showing longevity comes from social connections, purpose, and family, not hacks or supplements.
- Jillian connects relationship quality directly to lifespan and mental clarity as a foundational longevity factor.
Catalyst Day That Changed Everything
- Jillian Turecki woke up on June 2, 2014, to a miscarriage and a breakup by text while her mother was dying of lung cancer.
- That day launched a deep dive into relationships and personal healing that shaped her career and book.
Relationships Regulate Health
- Good relationships co-regulate our nervous system and improve sleep, choices, and emotional state.
- Poor relationships drive chronic stress, inflammation, and disease, shortening lifespan.
