One Million Years Of Joy

About One Million Years Of Joy

Welcome to The One Million Years of Joy show. I am Dr. Andreea Vanacker, author, entrepreneur, speaker, brain tumor survivor and brain science lover, and my purpose is to spread more joy in this world. Join us weekly to listen to interviews with global guests who share their stories about finding and spreading joy, along with insights from my research on joy, purpose and holistic wellbeing. Help us spread the joy and tell us what brings you joy by taking part in our global study: https://www.andreeavanacker.com/joy

Publisher

Dr. Andreea Vanacker

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2023

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 175 episodes have a transcript.

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   29 Sept 2026

   Prioritizing Brain Health

   Susan Armiger, President and CEO of Catalight, reveals why the “brain economy” is the engine behind creativity, judgment, productivity, and human flourishing. In this episode, you’ll discover: -What the brain economy means and why it matters now -How value-based care can reduce costs while improving outcomes and satisfaction -How storytelling can shift healthcare policy and public understanding -What CEOs miss when they overlook self-management and mental well-being -How companies can measure brain skills, not just financial KPIs -Why joy, presence, and emotional self-awareness matter for brain health. Susan also explains why healthcare needs a fundamental redesign to address long waits, bias, and uneven access and why leaders should treat brain health as a strategic priority, not a personal afterthought. This episode is for CEOs, healthcare leaders, and anyone interested in protecting brain health across the lifespan.

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   15 Sept 2026

   Redefining Medical Possibility

   "Make the impossible in medicine happen now." This is Dr. Adeel Khan's mission. As a physician-scientist working at the intersection of regenerative medicine and longevity, Dr. Khan explores the science behind muse cells, why they may be safer and more potent than traditional stem cells, and what biological age research can reveal about cellular repair and long-term health. In this episode, you’ll discover: -Why aging may be a common factor behind heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and autoimmune conditions -What muse cells are and how they differ from traditional stem cells -The current reality and limitations of regenerative medicine -Why sleep, resistance training, stress management, and metabolic health remain essential -Why longevity should be measured by quality of life, not just lifespan -How joy, gratitude, relationships, and purpose contribute to a longer, more fulfilling life. Dr. Khan also discusses how access to regenerative therapies may differ across countries and why the future of healthcare could focus increasingly on prevention, personalized treatment, and extending the years we live in good health. This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in longevity, brain health, stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, biological age, preventive healthcare, and the future of medicine. #Longevity #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCells #HealthyAging #preventivemedicine

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   9 Sept 2026

   The Shift to Enough

   Money is not the problem, your relationship to it is. Elizabeth Husserl, author and wealth advisor, reveals why wealth is really a state of well-being, not just a number in your account, and shares the simple practices that can help you feel enough now. Drawing from her transformative work with Indigenous women in Oaxaca and decades of advising clients through career transitions, inheritance, retirement, and financial stress, Elizabeth explains how money acts as a mirror for your deepest patterns, fears, and habits. If you have ever felt successful on the outside but strangely empty inside, this conversation will change how you think about money, purpose, and satisfaction. You’ll discover: -Why scarcity and abundance thinking can both keep you stuck on the same treadmill -The “conversation with money” exercise that uncovers what is really driving your anxiety -How to use the Wealth Mandala to identify where you feel full, where you feel deprived, and where you may not need more money at all -How to help teens and young adults build enoughness in a world of social media, comparison, and constant stimulation. This episode is essential if you are trying to break out of financial stress, redefine success, or raise kids who feel grounded in a world that constantly tells them they need more. If you want a healthier, calmer, more honest relationship with money, start here.

Inside a recent episode

Sports, gold medals and purpose with Neill Duffy

Published 3 Jun 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Women's sport is one example. So there's been an explosion of interest in women's sport. We're seeing for the first time ever women's sport starting to be taken seriously by broadcasters and because of that by sponsors. And why? Because more and more fans are interested in women's sport. And why is that? Because I think women's sport offers a different value proposition to men's sport. You know, the women athletes tend to be a lot more accessible. They tend to be a lot more human. They come across anyway as a lot more human. They're a lot more real. And so younger generations particularly are starting to gravitate towards women's sport. […]

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• Roberta Scrofani
• Dr Alejandra Guerrero
• Mike Gore
• Tatjana Smith
• Tatjana Schoenmaker

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Engagement

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