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

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