Goldie Hawn’s "Mindset" for Aging Gracefully and Living to 100

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In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, legendary actress and "happiness expert" Goldie Hawn joins Dan to discuss the real science behind her joyful nature and the surprising struggles she faced early in her career. Despite her public image as a beacon of light, Goldie reveals her personal battle with severe anxiety and panic attacks that began at age 22, just as she was becoming a household name. She shares how she utilized Freudian analysis and later mindfulness to retrain her brain, ultimately leading to the creation of her MindUP program which now helps children worldwide manage their own stress and emotions. The conversation dives deep into Goldie’s personal life, including her celebrated 42-year relationship with partner Kurt Russell. Goldie explains why they chose not to marry and how maintaining respect, independence, and a strong physical attraction has been the key to their enduring bond. She also opens up about her parenting philosophy, detailing how she and Kurt raised their four children—including Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson—to be self-reliant and hardworking by never "opening doors" for them and encouraging them to find their own success. Listeners will walk away with four actionable, science-backed tools Goldie uses to maintain her "state of happy" even during difficult times. These techniques include the power of active nasal breathing to calm the nervous system, conjuring an "inner giggle" to shift your mood, using "wonder eyes" to appreciate the beauty in the world, and the simple physiological benefit of forcing a smile when you feel down. This episode is a masterclass in mental resilience, long-term love, and the intentional practice of joy. ⬜️Get email updates - https://danbuettner.com/eating-to-100-newsletter/ ⬜️Follow Dan - https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/ ⬜️Buy The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot book here -https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Kitchen-One-Meals/dp/1426224125 Explore the full Defender lineup at https://www.LandRoverUSA.com Kickstart your well-being journey with your first audiobook free when you sign up for a 30-day trial at https://www.audible.com/livebetter. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.com/host Follow Dan Buettner: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@danbuettner X: https://x.com/thedanbuettner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanbuettner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danbuettner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbuettner https://danbuettner.com https://bluezoneskitchen.com Support MindUP: The Goldie Hawn Foundation https://www.mindup.org New episodes every Thursday! Disclaimer & Notice This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Podcast participants may have financial interests, ownership stakes or advisory or other roles in or regarding companies, products, or services mentioned or discussed in the podcast. The opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely those of such participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the podcast producers or their affiliates.  Any information or opinions (whether relating to physical or mental health, fitness, medical matters, financial or investment matters, or anything else) made known to you in connection with the podcast: (a) do not take into account, and are not intended to provide advice or recommendations appropriate for, your particular situation, needs, and objectives, and (b) are not intended to substitute for the advice or recommendations of any healthcare, fitness, medical, financial, investment, or other appropriate professional advisor hired by you. Any use or reliance upon any podcast provided information or opinions is at your own sole risk.