The Live Long podcast:
About
The Art and Science of Living Well
Live Long is currently ranked #2 on Million Podcasts’ list of the Best 90 Longevity Podcasts in the US
About the Live Long podcast
What does it really mean to live a long life — and more importantly, to live it well?
Now in its tenth year, with more than 300 episodes since launching in 2017, Live Long has become an established voice in the global conversation about how we live — and how we live well.
The Live Long podcast is a series of in-depth, one-to-one conversations exploring not just the science of aging, but the art of living. Hosted by Peter Bowes, the show brings together a wide range of voices — from scientists and medical experts to creators, thinkers, and storytellers — each offering a perspective on how we make the most of our time.
At its core, this is a podcast about longevity in its fullest sense.
We explore the science of health and vitality — how we can extend our healthspan and stay physically and mentally well. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. It extends into purpose and reinvention, relationships and community, creativity and curiosity — the many ways we continue to grow and evolve throughout life.
Because living longer isn’t just about adding years — it’s about what those years can hold.
Alongside leading experts, we hear from people putting these ideas into practice — navigating change, pursuing passions, and redefining what it means to thrive at every stage of life.
There are no fixed timelines. No preconceived notions about age.
Just a shared curiosity about how to live fully — and a belief that longevity is as much about how we live as how long we live.
We always welcome your thoughts and suggestions. If there’s a voice, a story, or a question you’d like us to explore, let us know — your input helps shape the conversation.
Guest pitches
Want to be a guest on the Live Long Podcast?
We’re always looking for thoughtful, engaging voices.
If you have a perspective on what it means to live well — or represent someone whose story could inspire or inform — we’d love to hear from you.
Our guests come from a wide range of fields — from science and medicine to the arts, design, fashion, music, film, business, and beyond. What matters most is insight, originality, and the ability to connect with a broad audience.
We’re especially interested in:
People with something to say
Original ideas, lived experience, or a distinctive point of view.
Compelling storytellers
Clear, engaging communicators who can bring depth without jargon.
Voices across disciplines
From researchers to artists — we’re interested in longevity in all its forms.
A wider perspective
Health and vitality matter, but so do purpose, connection, creativity, and environment.
Forward-looking ideas
Perspectives that expand how we think about time, aging, and possibility.
Real lives, real experience
Stories that reflect growth, change, and contribution at every stage of life.
Above all, we value curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore what it really means to live fully.
If that sounds like you — or someone you represent — we’d be delighted to connect.
If this sounds like a fit, please get in touch.
Partner Conversations
Have something to share with our audience?
From time to time, we collaborate with partners whose work aligns closely with the themes of the podcast.
We’re interested in hearing from founders, innovators, and creators whose work connects with how we live — from health and science to design, technology, and culture.
If you’re developing a product, platform, experience, or event that supports living well over time, we’d be pleased to hear your story.
These conversations are editorial in tone — focused on ideas, context, and the thinking behind what you do, rather than promotion alone.
To support production, contributors in this category make a financial contribution. For transparency, these episodes are clearly labelled as paid promotion.
If it feels like a good fit, do get in touch — a short introduction is the perfect place to start.
Further details available on request.
AUDIENCE:
The Live Long podcast reaches a global audience of engaged, health-conscious listeners, with more than 20,000 downloads each month. New episodes typically exceed 1,000 downloads within the first 24 hours of release.
Our audience — almost evenly split between women (51%) and men (49%), is educated, curious, and highly engaged. Listeners tune in from across North America (63%), Europe (24%), and Oceania (7%).
With a 4.7/5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts and consistently strong reviews, Live Long has built a reputation for trusted, high-quality content.
Our YouTube channel is also growing, now with more than 8,400 subscribers, extending our reach across platforms.
(Updated April 2026)
We put safety first
The information provided in the podcast is not intended as medical advice. The opinions expressed by the host and guests are for discussion and entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt to replicate the ideas or research protocols that we discuss. The advice of a qualified health practitioner should be sought before engaging in any dietary or exercise regime.
Support
The Live Long podcast is available free of charge, wherever you get your podcasts. Our mission is to share ideas about healthspan and lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer and better. To fund our endeavors, this site includes affiliate links, from which we derive a small commission. Some of our episodes are sponsored, as denoted in the show notes, with full transparency.
If you share our vision and are able to contribute, we also accept donations to help cover research, production and hosting costs. This can be done through our safe and secure PayPal account with our sincere thanks.
Privacy
The Live Long podcast uses your email address, if you choose to subscribe, for the sole purpose of sending you information about the podcast and alerts when we publish a new episode. The mailing list is kept confidential and we do not share or sell your email address to third parties.
