heroic aging

About heroic aging

Heroic Aging explores how to age with clarity, resilience, and meaning in an increasingly dystopian world. Created by Gus, this podcast blends science, philosophy, and personal growth to help you navigate the challenges of aging without magical thinking or denial. Each short episode dives into topics like emotional mastery, purpose, frailty prevention, mortality, and the psychology of heroic living. Whether you're facing down old age or simply seeking meaning in the face of nihilism, Heroic Aging offers tools, insights, and inspiration to support your hero’s journey. New episodes every week.

Publisher

Angus Harding

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2025

Latest episode

6 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Self Compassion for the Solitary Hero

   Host [Host Name] explores how self-compassion empowers solitary individuals to overcome self-criticism and achieve authentic freedom.

2. 

   6 Aug 2025

   The Hero's Soul

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about the six core elements of the heroic soul, revealing how to cultivate these traits in yourself.

3. 

   6 Aug 2025

   From Loneliness to Solitude

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about transforming loneliness into empowering solitude through ancient wisdom and modern psychology.

4. 

   23 Jul 2025

   Don't be frail! How to avoid age-related disability.

   Host [Host Name] explores how to avoid age-related disability by sharing the story of Rex and the science behind strength and resilience in later life.

5. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Can I flourish alone? Leading the solitary good life.

   This episode explores the science and philosophy behind solitary flourishing, revealing that over 80% of human flourishing is possible without social connection.

6. 

   19 Jun 2025

   What is heroic aging?

   Gus introduces heroic aging, a science-backed framework using psychological research and mythic storytelling, presenting the Hero’s Journey as a blueprint for meaningful aging.

7. 

   30 May 2025

   Building a Hero's Mind.

   The host discusses the components of heroic thinking as one ages, including fluid and crystallized intelligence, emotional wisdom, and creative longevity, to maintain mental strength.

8. 

   2 May 2025

   Why Heroism?

   This episode explores the Hero's Journey as a practical framework for navigating life's challenges and cultivating resilience, offering a deeper approach than simple optimism.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,386

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

65

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.