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"No Time But Now": William Shatner and Daughter Melanie on Healing, Hope, and Longevity

The Dan Buettner Podcast·Dan Buettner·13 September 2026·1h 25m

About this episode

In a moving interview, actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, reveal their parallel battles with stage 4 cancer and how facing death together deepened their bond. The duo discuss why finding top oncologists was a matter of life and death, how their shared health crisis inspired their podcast "No Time But Now," and what Shatner’s journey to space taught him about life, family, and longevity. Plus, insights on health advocacy and staying grounded through tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices