EP 93 Aging by Design, Not Default with David Stewart
Your greatest limitation as you age might not be your body… but what you believe is possible. In this conversation, I sit down with David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and the visionary behind the Super Age movement, to explore what it really means to age by design, not default. We talk about how internalized ageism quietly shapes our lives: the risks we don’t take, the things we tell ourselves we “can’t” do, and how, over time, we may be lowering the bar on what we believe is possible. David...
Your greatest limitation as you age might not be your body… but what you believe is possible.
In this conversation, I sit down with David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and the visionary behind the Super Age movement, to explore what it really means to age by design, not default.
We talk about how internalized ageism quietly shapes our lives: the risks we don’t take, the things we tell ourselves we “can’t” do, and how, over time, we may be lowering the bar on what we believe is possible.
David shares a powerful perspective: our biggest limitation isn’t age, it’s our “poverty of imagination.”
And that shows up in the everyday stories we tell ourselves:
“I can’t learn that.”
“That’s not for me.”
“I’m too old for that.”
But what if none of that is actually true?
This conversation is an invitation to get curious… to challenge those beliefs… and to start expanding what you think is possible, one small action at a time.
We also explore:
✨ How to recognize and interrupt internalized ageist thinking
✨ Why curiosity and exploration matter more than ever
✨ The role of strength, health, and self-advocacy as we age
✨ How technology and AI can support growth at any age
✨ Why small wins help rewire what you believe you’re capable of
You are stronger, braver, and more capable than you think.
And maybe… it’s time to raise the bar again.
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David Harry Stewart is a media innovator and a passionate advocate for living well longer. With decades of experience in high-profile creative work and a bold personal philosophy on living fully, David launched AGEIST first, then Super Age, to champion imagination, curiosity, and the science of living long while living well. David is frequently invited to share his expertise at global forums and conferences. His thought leadership spans topics of longevity, wellness, and purposeful living, resonating with a diverse and dynamic audience. Prior to founding AGEIST, David’s distinguished career as an award-winning photographer saw collaborations with iconic brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Google. His work has been featured in premier publications, including GQ, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Wired, Interview, Time, and The New York Times Magazine. David’s mission is to ignite a global movement that redefines living longer and better—empowering people to embrace vitality, purpose, and possibility at every stage of life. By blending cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, David is challenging perceptions and building a community of bold thinkers who refuse to be defined by age.
