Discover Heroic Aging — a science-backed framework that helps you age with meaning, purpose, and power. Based on psychological research and mythic storytelling, this 5-minute guide introduces the Hero’s Journey as a blueprint for living well in older age.

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Quotes featured:
- “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell
- “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how.’” — Viktor Frankl

Video and audio written and created by Gus.
The soundtrack, Ship, was created by the musical genius Hara Noda, and licenced through Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/.
AI voices created using ElevenLabs https://elevenlabs.io/.
AI character animation created using HeyGen https://www.heygen.com/.
Background images created using Midjourney AI https://www.midjourney.com/home.
Video and effects and compositing performed by Gus using Black Magic Davinci Resolve https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/products/davinciresolve.

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to think heroically as we age. I explore why some minds grow sharper while others fade —and how you can be in the first group. From fluid vs. crystallized intelligence to BrainAGE, emotional wisdom, and creative longevity, this episode is your guide to staying mentally powerful and purpose-driven—no matter your age.

🎵 **Music Credits**
Original music licensed through Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com).
Featured track: “Cliff” by Hara Noda.

🎙️ **Voice Credits**
Narration generated using AI voice technology from ElevenLabs (https://www.elevenlabs.io).

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What if optimism isn’t enough? In this episode, we dive deep into myth, meaning, and existential resilience—arguing that the Hero’s Journey offers a more grounded path to human flourishing than any positivity mantra. If you’ve ever felt that mainstream self-help skips over life’s darkness, this one’s for you.

🎵 **Music Credits**
Original music licensed through Epidemic Sound (https://www.epidemicsound.com).
Featured track: “Ship”, by Hara Noda

🎙️ **Voice Credits**
Narration generated using AI voice technology from ElevenLabs (https://www.elevenlabs.io)

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