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The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)

The Bright Side of Longevity (Hosted by Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH)

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Welcome to The Bright Side of Longevity. Join Dr. Roger Landry, co-host Danielle Palli, and guests as they discuss the bright side of getting older through healthy longevity. Guided by the research, this lighthearted and educational discussion will leave you with practical tips and ways to impact your lifestyle to brighten life's journey.Copyright Masterpiece Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • E116: The Science of Play

    E116: The Science of Play
    Jun 11 2026
    In this episode, co-host and National Board-Certified Positive Psychology & Mindfulness Coach Danielle Palli shares why playfulness, curiosity, and wonder aren't just "nice-to-haves" but essential components of a happy, healthy, and thriving life. She explores the science-backed benefits of play, and she and Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, guide the audience through several play-inspired activities. Learn about metaphorical games, micro-moments of connection, an exercise in time travel, and how to create a play bank.


    Resources:

    Secrets of a Happy Person: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e114-the-secrets-of-a-happy-person--69846227

    Mindfulness: More Than Just Meditating: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e80-mindfulness-more-than-just-meditating--51103682

    Enhancing Relationships Throughout Life: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-enhancing-relationships-throughout-life--64475740

    The Power of Storytelling: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-the-power-of-storytelling--60075696

    Building Better Relationships and Being Other Centered: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-building-better-relationships-and-being-other-centered--52960360
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    37 mins
  • E115: Forever Young (An Interview with Filmmaker David Donnelly)

    E115: Forever Young (An Interview with Filmmaker David Donnelly)
    Mar 20 2026
    The real fear behind longevity isn’t aging or death, but the possibility of living longer without meaning, connection or purpose. As longevity science accelerates, many people feel more anxiety than hope, driven less by fear of death than by fear of isolation, irrelevance, and dying alone. Today’s guest is award-winning filmmaker David Donnelly. His newest documentary is Forever Young. In the film, Donnelly frames longevity and biohacking as a cultural and human story, not an optimization project: Forever Young pairs scientific breakthroughs with questions about relationships, mortality, and social connection, arguing that death still gives life urgency and value and that extending lifespan without strengthening human bonds risks longer lives that feel emptier, not richer. In this view, longevity is not only a biological challenge, but a social one.

    About David: David Donnelly is an American documentary filmmaker whose work spans classical music, culture, and technology. His award-winning debut feature, Maestro, profiled leading artists including Paavo Järvi, Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Lang Lang, and was broadcast internationally. He later directed Nordic Pulse and Forte, completing a trilogy that offers an inside view of the classical music world, including stories tied to Estonia’s Singing Revolution. Donnelly’s films have screened at venues including the Whitney Museum and the Kennedy Center. In 2021, he co-founded CultureNet and began a documentary trilogy exploring technology’s cultural impact, including The Cost of Convenience and Forever Young. He is also a sought-after speaker who has interviewed global thought leaders across more than 30 countries.

    RESOURCES:


    • Website — https://www.foreveryoung.film/
    • Substack — https://foreveryoungfilm.substack.com/
    • Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungdoc
    • X — https://x.com/theagingdoc
    • FB — https://www.facebook.com/people/Forever-Young-Film/61572955294447/
    • YT — https://www.youtube.com/@ForeverYoung-Film
    • Film Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2V-USKm6g
    • Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/forever-young/umc.cmc.4t1561uviumw4ofcri0ufql7v?ctx_at=6
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    43 mins
  • E114: The Secrets of a Happy Person

    E114: The Secrets of a Happy Person
    Feb 10 2026
    Are you truly happy—or just chasing moments of pleasure? In The Secrets of a Happy Person, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH, and Danielle Palli, National Board Certified Positive Psychology and Mindfulness Coach, unpack why happiness can feel so elusive—and why it matters more than ever. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and real-life tools, they explore the difference between pleasure and joy, the brain’s reward system, and the powerful role of positive emotions like gratitude, hope, love, and awe. From longevity and resilience to better relationships and clearer thinking, the science is clear: happiness isn’t fluff—it’s foundational.

    This episode dives into the core pillars of lasting happiness—gratitude, social connection, mindfulness, and purpose—while offering practical tools you can start using today. Learn how micro-moments of connection build emotional wealth, how mindfulness helps you master your thoughts instead of reacting to them, and why your purpose goes far beyond your job title. With actionable strategies, eye-opening research, and a reminder that happiness requires intention and continued practice, this conversation will leave you empowered to build a more meaningful, joyful life—one choice at a time.
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    52 mins
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