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The New Maturity

Heath Brockwell
The New Maturity
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  • Michael Bullock & Michael Cukr: Not Separatists, But Visionaries
    This week we explore a radical alternative to traditional living with filmmakers Michael Bullock and Michael Cukr, creators of the groundbreaking documentary "Dream Homes." Currently exhibiting at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Triennial, their film takes us inside three LGBTQIA+ intentional communities reimagining what "home" can mean in America today—not as utopian experiments hidden from society, but as active laboratories creating practical models of care, mutual support, and collective living.How these communities differ from separatist LGBTQIA+ communes of previous generationsMiss Major's House of GG—a sanctuary offering rest for trans women by a pioneer who created the first safe spaces for trans sex workersLupinwood's approach to structure through formal house meetings and clearly defined responsibilitiesTen Cups Farm's revolutionary collective parenting model ensuring adults never run on emptyThe radical concept of rest as luxury systematically denied to marginalized peopleHow these communities respond to prejudice with understanding rather than angerThe documentary's unexpected urgency after Trump's election and what it means for queer communitiesConnect With Us:Website: https://www.thenewmaturity.comInstagram: @thenewmaturityNewsletter: https://thenewmaturity.substack.comEmail: [email protected] episodes drop every other Wednesday. Subscribe now so you never miss a conversation that might just change how you see growing older.
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  • Susan Aberth: The Secret Handshake of Queer Spirituality
    This week we're joined by Susan Aberth, renowned author of "The Tarot of Leonora Carrington" and Bard College's preeminent scholar of occult art history. In our most downloaded episode of 2025 so far, Aberth delivers an intellectual rollercoaster—seamlessly connecting practical queer survival wisdom with revelations about the mystical underpinnings of American culture that will forever change how you see The Wizard of Oz.The brutal realities of estate planning for queer couplesHow homophobic relatives can legally erase queer lives after deathThe Emerald City's secret Masonic origins revealedWhy men in early 20th century America flocked to rituals where they could wear makeupHow Los Angeles became the epicenter of queer mystical cultureThe surprising connection between physics and what we call "supernatural"Aberth's prediction for humanity's next evolutionary leapMentioned in this episode: "Sci-Fi, Magic, Queer LA" exhibition and "The Tarot of Leonora Carrington"Connect With Us:Website: https://www.thenewmaturity.comInstagram: @thenewmaturityNewsletter: https://thenewmaturity.substack.comEmail: [email protected] episodes drop every other Wednesday. Subscribe now so you never miss a conversation that might just change how you see growing older.
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  • Douglas Friedman: The Visionary Nomad
    This week we welcome Douglas Friedman, the renowned photographer capturing America's most breathtaking interiors for Architectural Digest and Vogue. At 52, Friedman embodies creative reinvention—thriving in Manhattan's art world, Marfa's desert expanses, and amid his 150-year-old Long Island restoration project.Episode Highlights:Douglas's radical career pivot at 27—leaving David Fincher's film crew to travel Southeast AsiaThe $10,000 in traveler's checks that changed everythingFinding patience and presence before the era of "constant input"The decade-long Marfa love affair that everyone thought was crazyWhy his friend Martha Stewart at 80+ is his ultimate role modelThe philosophy of the "high value day"—creative exhaustion vs. burnoutExplore how abandoning Hollywood transformed his artistic vision, why at 52 he's designing swimwear, restoring historic homes, and launching diverse creative ventures, and how his unconventional desert home "ringed by mountains" reshaped his identity.Connect With Us:Website: https://www.thenewmaturity.comInstagram: @thenewmaturityNewsletter: https://thenewmaturity.substack.comEmail: [email protected] episodes drop every other Wednesday. Subscribe now so you never miss a conversation that might just change how you see growing older.
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  • Jeff Hiller: The 20-Year "Overnight" Success Story
    Kicking off Season 3 to celebrate Pride 2025 with Jeff Hiller, the breakout star from HBO's "Somebody Somewhere." Jeff discusses his memoir "Actress of a Certain Age: My 20-Year Trail to Overnight Success," chronicling his journey from theme restaurant performer to Hollywood success story.Jeff shares his Texas-to-Hollywood path, the infamous $15,000 toupee incident, breaking stereotypical roles, finding success through grief, and how "Somebody Somewhere" changed everything. Learn his three principles for midlife reinvention: embracing authenticity, rejecting limiting stereotypes, and continuously redefining success.Pre-order Jeff's memoir "Actress of a Certain Age" (releasing June 10th)!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.thenewmaturity.comInstagram: @thenewmaturityNewsletter: https://thenewmaturity.substack.comEmail: [email protected] episodes drop every other Wednesday. Subscribe now so you never miss a conversation that might just change how you see growing older.
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  • Courtney DeStefano: Behind The Lens of Motherhood
    An accomplished editor steps into the director's chair, weaving parenthood and filmmaking into an intimate exploration of family complexity in her groundbreaking debut. Ready to revolutionize how you grow older? The New Maturity is your vibrant community where queerness meets wisdom, and every year brings exciting new possibilities. Our stories celebrate aging authentically, challenge stereotypes, and empower you to thrive. Join our dynamic Instagram community @thenewmaturity and discover game-changing insights at thenewmaturity.com. Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, we're rewriting the rules of aging together!
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The New Maturity: Your guide to thriving after 45. Join our dynamic community exploring what it means to age authentically as an LGBTQ+ person. From relationships and wellness to career reinvention and self-discovery, each episode delivers actionable wisdom from thought leaders and community members who understand your journey. We're here to celebrate the richness of queer life in its prime, building chosen family and embracing new chapters with pride.
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