I’m still replaying what happened on stage at the Vibrant Longevity Summit in Austin.
What would you say if someone read you your own eulogy while you were still alive?
That’s exactly what I did with Peter Attia. The moment I’ll never forget was seeing Peter laugh, reflect, and take in his own eulogy with warmth and humility — with the front row full of Longevity Docs watching.
Peter once said: “At your funeral, no one talks about how hard you worked, how much money you made, or how many companies you built…”
So I told him: “I actually wrote a eulogy for you. Can I read it?”
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"Dear Peter, we’re in the year 2093. You’ve reached 120, just like you predicted. You even won several Centenarian Decathlons, now an Olympic sport thanks to you.
I remember first meeting you in the hallway of a longevity conference in Vegas, back when casinos and drinking were still a thing. Then again in Austin, at Barton Creek, at a startup conference called Vibrant Summit that grew into one of the largest health systems in the world. And yes, this was back when humans still met face to face.
You were the father of Medicine 3.0. Today we’re at Medicine 9.0: nanobots deliver therapies in real time. No doctor needed anymore.Few ever met you in person, but everyone knew your voice. The Drive became one of the greatest archives in longevity medicine. Outlive 7: The Science and Art of Wisdom is sold out everywhere. Early Medical is finally covered by insurance…about time. Zone 2 Day is a national holiday. Lp(a) testing is mandatory at birth. And David the protein bar company? Somehow became a cod fish farming company. Sorry about that one.
Being your patient was like trying to get on the La Ferrari waitlist: nearly impossible. Yet you gave so much freely: the science, the unsponsored podcasts, the transparency. Some disagreed with you, but no one doubted the stubborn fairness and the impact you had on so many doctors.
Your hugs were never warm -maybe because of those shoulder prostheses- but your voice warmed the world of longevity. You protected your time fiercely, with Nick and Lacey as your guardians. And you showed Jill and the kids your deepest love when you went to the Bridge To Recovery.
And yes, your calcium score, Peter, always stayed under six. Your uncle Francis would be proud.So my dear Peter, thank you for your science, your drive, your impact, and above all, your love of longevity."
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After the eulogy, we went deep.
Peter and I explored the biomarkers shaping the future of heart health: ApoB, Lp(a), sterols, SDMA/ADMA, homocysteine, and ceramides (all part of the Vibrant Cardio Zoomer), and how these markers drive prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
We also talked about the interventions he believes hold the most promise, and the framework he uses to protect his emotional health and relationships.
This week reminded me why we built Longevity Docs: to create moments that go beyond science, moments that shape the culture of longevity medicine.
That’s why, after 60 minutes of serious science, we ended with a surprise an Egg Boxing session...