Peter Bowes (@peterbowes) is BBC Correspondent, biohacker and hosting of the Live Long and Master Aging Podcast where he explores the science and stories behind human longevity.

On the podcast Peter interviews world-renowned scientists, future thinkers and biohackers focused on how we can live longer and healthier lives and talks a great deal about food, fasting, exercise, brain science and human performance.

As a reporter, Peter has interviewed many Hollywood celebrities, including Cher, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Harrison Ford and he has covered every Oscars ceremony since 1996.

Peter has produced and presented radio and TV documentaries and special features on a wide range of topics including: Religion in Silicon Valley, Michael Jackson and Living Longer in Lovely Hill, which explores the links between a meat-free diet, exercise and faith.





You can listen right here on iTunes

In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including:

* How Peter became interested in aging and increased longevity
* The reason Peter fasts to live a longer, healthier life
* How the media industry is transforming and where it goes from here
* Why community is key to health and happiness
* How Peter plans to live to at least 100
* Why the world is better than ever but appears to be worse
* Lessons learned from the world's oldest, healthiest populations
* How lifespan and healthspan differ and where healthcare goes wrong
* What the rise of podcasts and personal media outlets means for society
* The purpose of purpose and why it leads to longer lives
* How the BBC maintains such a high standard of excellence
* Why learning is something you never stop doing






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