# @danbuettner on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db8sIamOfoZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68961685-danbuettner-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-12T17:26:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dan Buettner (@danbuettner) — https://gondola.cc/danbuettner

## Caption

Purpose isn’t a soft idea — it’s longevity science.

I sat down with the legendary William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch on their podcast, notimebutnowofficial , to talk about the power of knowing your “why.”

In the blue zones, having a clear sense of purpose is linked to up to 8 extra years of life. William and Melanie, a father and daughter who both survived Stage 4 cancer, live that truth every day: make every moment count.

Big news: they’re coming to thedanbuettnerpodcast soon. 🎙️

🎧 Full episode on No Time But Now — link in bio.
What’s your “why”? 👇
#NoTimeButNow #WilliamShatner #DanBuettner #BlueZones #Longevity Purpose

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bluezones, williamshatner, notimebutnow, longevity, danbuettner

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