Growing Older. Living Fuller.
Welcome to Living Is Aging—a space where wrinkles tell stories, laughter deepens with time, and every chapter holds something worth celebrating. Here, we don’t fear aging—we honor it. From real stories to practical tools, our content is designed to help you live well, age proudly, and find joy in the journey.
From the Founder — Why We Celebrate Every Year
Hi there, I’m so glad you found us.
I created Living Is Aging from a single, stubborn belief: that aging isn’t something to battle—it’s something to embrace.
It started with a photo. Me, my mother, and my grandmother—three generations, three smiles, and a whole lot of life lived. Looking at it, I realized how often we forget to celebrate the grace, grit, and wisdom that comes with time. We're told to chase youth, but I wanted to build a place that chases meaning instead.
So here we are—a community that doesn’t just accept aging, but redefines it.
This space is for the curious, the wise, the still-learning, and the still-dreaming. Because no matter what stage you’re in, you’re still living—and that matters.
What We Live By
Age is not a limit—it’s a lens.
We don’t chase youth here. We embrace perspective. Every article reflects the richness that only time can offer.
Real stories. Real voices.
Our content is shaped by lived experiences—full of nuance, wisdom, and those “me too” moments that remind you you’re not alone.
Growth never retires.
From wellness shifts to mindset pivots, we believe change doesn’t stop—it just evolves. And we’re here for all of it.
Aging is an art. Let’s live it boldly.
We craft every piece to be vibrant, soulful, and beautifully human. Skimmable when you need it, stirring when you want it.
Meet the Minds Behind the Stories
We’re a collective of storytellers, seekers, and seasoned voices—from late bloomers to life coaches, from caregivers to curious retirees. What we have in common? A passion for reframing aging with warmth, dignity, and delight. Every article is crafted by someone who’s been there, seen that, or is still figuring it out—just like you.
Leah Connors
Experiential Anthropologist
Leah Connors explores the intersection of joy, memory, and human behavior. With a background in anthropology and storytelling, she investigates why certain experiences stick with us—and how small moments can transform the way we connect to the world. Her work breaks down big cultural phenomena and micro-habits alike, revealing the science (and art) behind delight. Expect stories packed with wanderlust, wonder, and wildly practical takeaways.
Leah Connors explores the intersection of joy, memory, and human behavior. With a background in anthropology and storytelling, she investigates why certain experiences stick with us—and how small moments can transform the way we connect to the world. Her work breaks down big cultural phenomena and micro-habits alike, revealing the science (and art) behind delight. Expect stories packed with wanderlust, wonder, and wildly practical takeaways.
Jalen Rhys
Narrative Psychologist & Social Insight Writer
Jalen Rhys dissects how we build meaning through story—and how the stories we believe about ourselves shape the lives we lead. With a background in psychology and cultural studies, his work unpacks everyday bravery, resilience, and reinvention. Whether diving into social movements or personal awakenings, Jalen reveals how narrative fuels transformation—and how we can rewrite our own.
Jalen Rhys dissects how we build meaning through story—and how the stories we believe about ourselves shape the lives we lead. With a background in psychology and cultural studies, his work unpacks everyday bravery, resilience, and reinvention. Whether diving into social movements or personal awakenings, Jalen reveals how narrative fuels transformation—and how we can rewrite our own.
Dr. Anika Moreau
Integrative Thinking Specialist
Dr. Anika Moreau connects the dots between philosophy, modern science, and mindful living. A former professor turned reflective thinker-for-hire, she unpacks complex ideas—like legacy, balance, or mortality—into wisdom you can actually apply. Her work invites readers to pause, ponder, and live with intention, all without sounding like a self-help cliché.
Dr. Anika Moreau connects the dots between philosophy, modern science, and mindful living. A former professor turned reflective thinker-for-hire, she unpacks complex ideas—like legacy, balance, or mortality—into wisdom you can actually apply. Her work invites readers to pause, ponder, and live with intention, all without sounding like a self-help cliché.
Theo Lam
Curiosity Architect & Systems Thinker
Theo Lam thrives at the intersection of everything. A natural connector, his pieces span culture, tech, psychology, and design—zooming out to see how the systems we live in shape the choices we make. From productivity myths to hidden cognitive biases, Theo helps readers step back, think differently, and stay endlessly curious in a world that’s always moving fast.
Theo Lam thrives at the intersection of everything. A natural connector, his pieces span culture, tech, psychology, and design—zooming out to see how the systems we live in shape the choices we make. From productivity myths to hidden cognitive biases, Theo helps readers step back, think differently, and stay endlessly curious in a world that’s always moving fast.
What Guides Us Through the Years
We don’t pretend aging is always easy—but we do believe it’s always meaningful.
Here’s what we hold close in everything we create:
- Aging is living: Every new decade adds richness, not rust.
- Wisdom deserves the spotlight: We learn, we share, we evolve.
- Laughter is medicine: And sometimes, it’s the best kind.
- Real is better than perfect: We don’t need filters to be vibrant.
- It’s never “too late”: For reinvention, for connection, for joy.
This isn’t a site about slowing down. It’s a site about showing up, fully.