The Village Thrives

What if the secret to a longer, healthier, and happier life isn’t complicated — but rooted in how we live every day? In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Sarah Kearney, Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, to break down the powerful lessons behind the world’s longest-living communities.
Sarah walks us through the Power 9 — including the 80% rule — and shares how simple shifts like slowing down, managing stress, finding purpose, and prioritizing connection can have a lasting impact on our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our families. We also dive into the importance of belonging, how community shapes our health, and answer the question you didn’t know you had: what exactly is a Moai?

What is The Village Thrives?

The Village Thrives is a real-talk parenting podcast hosted by fellow parents and professional on-air personalities Donna Ruko, Kristina Guerrero, and Bradley Hasemeyer. With decades of combined experience in storytelling — and in the trenches of parenthood — we bring honest conversations, diverse perspectives, and plenty of laughs to the mic. Together, we explore what it truly means to build — and rebuild — our village in today’s world, and why none of us are meant to do this alone. Because when we lean on each other, we don’t just survive — we thrive.

Join our village @TheVillageThrives
Donna Ruko @DonnaRuko
Bradley Hasemeyer @BHaz
Kristina Guerrero @KristinaGuerrero

Intro song - Temptation by Doug Locke
Outro song - Precious by Doug Locke
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