What happens when a world-famous photographer nearly loses everything — and turns it into a movement redefining aging?
In this powerful conversation, David Stewart shares his journey from shooting Vogue covers and working with Andy Warhol’s circle, to battling a life-threatening autoimmune disease that forced him to rethink everything. Out of crisis came transformation — and the creation of Ageist and Super Age, two platforms challenging stereotypes about aging and proving that purpose, health, and vitality don’t fade with time.
Watch now to discover how to stay healthier, live longer, and embrace your true greatness.
Timestamps:
00:00 Catching up: Manhattan, travel, and life during Covid
01:36 Childhood, school struggles, and proving people wrong
04:07 Studying engineering, switching to political science, and discovering photography
06:14 Declaring himself a photographer, early Vogue ad, and move to Paris
07:01 Life in New York: Andy Warhol’s scene, magazine covers, and big clients
08:02 Health crisis, autoimmune disease, and a year in hospital
10:00 Turning point: removing his spleen and changing lifestyle
11:01 The birth of Ageist: challenging age stereotypes in media and advertising
14:50 White-light moment with AT&T campaign and marketing blind spots
18:50 Age dysmorphia, beauty industry challenges, and why older audiences are complex
21:27 From Ageist to Super Age: growth, readership, and global impact
25:27 Health transformation and connecting mindset with the body
30:00 Teaching moments: embodied wisdom, confidence, and breaking limits
33:55 What Super Age does: informing, inspiring, and offering trusted tools
35:10 Longevity pillars: sleep, fitness, stress management, and community
37:31 Why grip strength and VO₂ max matter for longevity
41:42 Smart habits vs. fads: avoiding “dumb stuff” and focusing on basics
44:39 Managing stress, hormetic adaptation, and resilience
45:00 Why men chase longevity more than women
46:04 Thoughts on Brian Johnson and longevity biohacking
47:50 The future of health: AI-driven personalized medicine
51:28 Wearables: when they help vs. when they hurt
53:12 Passing wisdom to the next generation: embracing greatness and usefulness
56:15 Final reflections: passion, usefulness, and living as a contender
Learn more about MEA at https://www.meawisdom.com/
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