346: You Don't Have to FIGHT Aging—Learn How to Embrace It Instead with Alina Wilson

In her book *⁠Thoughtful Aging: Restoring Honor to the Aging Process, Alina Wilson explores the concept of aging gracefully, the societal pressures surrounding beauty, and the importance of self-acceptance and community. Alina shares her insights on how women can embrace their unique beauty and navigate the complexities of aging with intention and love. The conversation emphasizes the need for healing, understanding, and compassion in the journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Thoughtful Aging05:04 The Concept of Anti-Aging08:25 Balancing Inner and Outer Beauty12:20 Understanding Motivations for Change15:09 The Impact of Societal Standards16:26 Biblical Perspectives on Beauty18:20 The Journey to Embrace Gray Hair21:58 True Sources of Beauty25:27 Cultivating Moments of Beauty26:26 Principles of Thoughtful Aging27:14 Embracing Daily Beauty Practices32:48 Shifting Perspectives on Self-Image37:28 Compassionate Conversations About Health39:53 The Importance of Genuine Community42:57 Healing Through Thoughtful Aging44:01 Guiding the Next Generation on Beauty*Get Alina's book here: Thoughtful Aging: Restoring Honor to the Aging Process https://amzn.to/4bJBH2JAbout Alina:Alina Wilson is a mother and grandmother, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate for women's well-being. Her life’s work is shaped by one goal: to help women discover and embrace their true beauty, both inside and out. As a mother and grandmother, she has developed a profound understanding of the complexities of womanhood and the importance of self-discovery and self-acceptance.As a successful entrepreneur, she has mentored dozens of women, and founded Bridgeport Laser and Wellness Center, a successful medical spa, in 2007. Growing Bridgeport into what it is today has proved to be the ideal container for her skills as an employee development coach. She is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving on the board of directors for the Portland-based organization Gather:Make:Shelter. And she is a writer, of course, who inspires and empowers women to embrace their unique beauty and live authentically. Visit Alina's website here: https://www.bpwcenter.com/book/CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co⁠⁠MENTORING:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co/coaching.html ⁠⁠YOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think