Choose Wellness

09/07/2026

If you’re an American, you can only expect 64.4 years in full health.

For my new book, BLUE ZONES EVOLUTION, I found new zones where people are enjoying over 76 of full healthy life expectancy. 12 YEARS!

These are entire populations achieving real health span.

20 years ago, I published the first Blue Zones book. The original blue zones evolved over time, selecting for traits that favored longevity. Our teams spent 3 years to verify birth/baptismal/death records and run the numbers. In some cases, people in blue zones were reaching age 100 at 15x what we do in the U.S.

But we didn’t measure for health.

For BLUE ZONES EVOLUTION I worked with Global Burden of Disease project to find the four parts of the world where people live the longest health span and distilled their secrets. And it’s not what you think. Spoiler alert: What I learned about w**e, rice, pasta and cold plunges will surprise you.

Get the 12 years you deserve. The book is available for preorder today. Go to Amazon or click the link in the bio.

Ask questions in the comments, Let me know what you think.

And thank you.

08/11/2026

A change in attitude does not instantly change your circumstances, but it changes the way you respond to them.

When your perspective changes, your decisions improve. Better decisions lead to better habits, and better habits gradually shape a better future.

Sometimes the first step toward changing your life is changing the way you see it.

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08/05/2026

Might as well let today be a good one, since you're here anyway! ☕️🌼

Discover the magic ✨
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08/01/2026

🐈‍⬛ 💤 Take a cue from Ikarians and take a midafternoon "cat nap" or break. People who nap regularly have up to 35% lower chances of dying from heart disease. It may be because napping lowers stress hormones or rests the heart. Read more about the lessons Ikaria can teach you about longevity: https://www.bluezones.com/explorations/ikaria-greece/

08/01/2026

Connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing.

When we feel seen, heard, and accepted, we create space for growth, resilience, and well-being. Sometimes what we need most isn’t advice, it’s simply knowing we don’t have to face life alone. 💙

Save this as a reminder, and share it with someone who makes you feel truly seen.

07/29/2026

Every choice reinforces something.

When you follow through, you strengthen the habits that move you forward. When you delay what matters, your excuses become easier to repeat.

Small decisions may feel insignificant, but they are shaping your direction every day.