Longevity Breakthroughs That Could Change Your Life, from the World’s Top Expert – Dr. Eric Verdin

03/04/25 • 48 min

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The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa

Dr. Eric Verdin is the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and one of the world’s leading voices in longevity science.

What if aging wasn’t just an inevitable decline, but something we could slow, control, and even reverse?

Expect to learn:

Why aging is now seen as a treatable condition, and what that means for your health.

How cutting-edge research is unlocking ways to extend not just lifespan but healthspan.

The supplements Dr. Verdin actually takes and recommends.

The key biological pathways that could hold the secret to living longer and better.

Dr. Verdin also shares a bold prediction: by 2030, we could have a proven intervention that will extend our health span by up to 20 years.

This conversation could change how you think about aging, and how long you stay healthy.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:06) How Eric Got Into Aging Research & The Big Inflection Point

(5:25) From Whack-a-Mole Medicine to Targeting Aging

(7:56) Hevolution Foundation: A Game-Changer in Aging Research

(10:36) Medical System Disruption & The Rise of Longevity Medicine

(13:48) AI & AGI in Longevity Research: A Game-Changer?

(16:38) Breakthroughs at the Buck Institute: The Next Big Steps

(20:46) The Competition & Collaboration of Aging Science

(25:09) The Least Important Thing: It’s Not About the Stack

(28:04) Community, Purpose & Longevity: The Missing Links

(31:24) Self-Experimentation vs. Medical Supervision

(36:46) The Rise of Longevity Clinics & Medicine for the Future

(41:11) Avoiding the Pitfalls That Crushed Gene Therapy

(45:23) The 2030 Prediction: 10-15 Years Added to Lifespan

(47:52) We’re on the Hockey Stick Curve of Longevity

Dr. Eric Verdin is the CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and one of the world’s leading voices in longevity science.

What if aging wasn’t just an inevitable decline, but something we could slow, control, and even reverse?

Expect to learn:

Why aging is now seen as a treatable condition, and what that means for your health.

How cutting-edge research is unlocking ways to extend not just lifespan but healthspan.

The supplements Dr. Verdin actually takes and recommends.

The key biological pathways that could hold the secret to living longer and better.

Dr. Verdin also shares a bold prediction: by 2030, we could have a proven intervention that will extend our health span by up to 20 years.

This conversation could change how you think about aging, and how long you stay healthy.

🔔 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay ahead with the latest idea, innovations and breakthroughs that are shaping your tomorrow.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:06) How Eric Got Into Aging Research & The Big Inflection Point

(5:25) From Whack-a-Mole Medicine to Targeting Aging

(7:56) Hevolution Foundation: A Game-Changer in Aging Research

(10:36) Medical System Disruption & The Rise of Longevity Medicine

(13:48) AI & AGI in Longevity Research: A Game-Changer?

(16:38) Breakthroughs at the Buck Institute: The Next Big Steps

(20:46) The Competition & Collaboration of Aging Science

(25:09) The Least Important Thing: It’s Not About the Stack

(28:04) Community, Purpose & Longevity: The Missing Links

(31:24) Self-Experimentation vs. Medical Supervision

(36:46) The Rise of Longevity Clinics & Medicine for the Future

(41:11) Avoiding the Pitfalls That Crushed Gene Therapy

(45:23) The 2030 Prediction: 10-15 Years Added to Lifespan

(47:52) We’re on the Hockey Stick Curve of Longevity

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction
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(9:43) The Growth of David Lloyd Leisure to 109 Locations
(13:15) The Rise of High-End and Boutique Gyms
(16:26) Predictions for the Fitness and Longevity Industry in 2030
(19:50) The Role of Community in Fitness and Social Wellbeing
(23:02) AI, Wearables, and the Future of Personalized Health
(26:29) Lessons from a Global Tennis and Business Journey
(30:44) Advice for Founders in the Fitness and Health Space
(34:53) The Expansion of Health, Beauty, and Longevity Services
(38:23) The 500 Club – A New Premium Fitness Concept
(41:50) Navigating Trends Like Pickleball, Padel, and Recovery Tech
(45:07) The Key Metrics for Success in the Fitness Industry
(48:27) The Next Big Trend in Fitness and Sports

#FitnessRevolution #WellnessIndustry #FutureOfFitness #Tennis

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Expect to learn:

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

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(5:01) The Power of Mindset: How to Truly Change Your Mind

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