The Mindbodygreen Podcast

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 Podc