Learn ancient traditions to promote longevity and healthspan, with Michelle Jungmin Bang, the author of Sun & Ssukgat, The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness, & Longevity. In this fascinating conversation you'll learn about Michelle's East-West training in preventative health and 16 years of living in Asia learning from: deep sea divers (haenyeo) in their 90s, the Buddhist Nuns, and centenarians. You'll also learn concepts, like jeong, which could be the secret to longevity. Tune in to learn what it means, how you can apply it, and how to integrate the other self-care strategies Michelle shares. South Korea is expected to rank #1 in the World for longevity by 2030, whereas in the US, our ranking keeps dropping and is expected to be 66 by 2050. Clearly there is so much to learn from our guest about health and living a long life. This is such a beautiful and empowering interview. Be sure to share it with a friend!

 

KEY TOPICS:

  • Intro Korean Art of Self-Care & Longevity Stats (0:00:07)
  • Michelle's Health Crisis & East–West Healing Roots (0:02:39)
  • Discovering Asia as a Longevity Hub (0:08:34)
  • What "Sugat" Means and Whole-Plant Wellness (0:13:08)
  • Redefining Self-Care & Preventable Chronic Illness (0:15:26)
  • Yak Shik Dongwon: Food Is Medicine (0:17:51)
  • Temple Food & Lessons from Buddhist Nuns (0:22:54)
  • Ferments, Longevity Pantry & Plant Diversity (0:28:21)
  • Savory Breakfast, Empty-Stomach Strategy & Vinegars (0:32:58)
  • Jeju Haenyeo Free Divers & Sea-Based Longevity (0:37:41)
  • Social Bonds as a Longevity Superpower (0:41:58)
  • Walking, Micro-Breaks & Breath for Everyday Longevity (0:45:13)
  • Inside-Out Skin Health & Jjimjilbang Rituals (0:47:18)
  • Book, Translations & Michele's Next Steps (0:49:24)

 

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Guest Bio: Michelle Jungmin Bang is an award-winning Korean American eco-entrepreneur, Chivas Venture Social Impact Fellow, and Harvard Business School graduate born into a family of doctors. She is an East-West preventative care expert, speaker, and the author of Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity. She is known for translating research into strategies that promote a radical shift in healthcare that embraces self-care or preventative care, which blends new science and old wisdom. Michelle is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organizations, most recently GrowNYC, an environmental non-profit focused on food access, agriculture, and green spaces. She lives with her family in Hong Kong and New York City and has been invited to speak at organizations, including Google.

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