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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 52 MIN

Are You Ready to Age "Unapologetically"?

from Zestful Aging · host Nicole Christina

You may have noticed that getting older isn't exactly celebrated in our culture, especially if you are a woman. Because our worth is still determined by our physical appearance, aging often leads to feelings of invisibility or even worthlessness.  It can be a very difficult transition, especially for those who have received attention for their looks. We all are aware that these fears of being discarded are exploited by companies selling us everything from wrinkle cream to ridding ourselves of our menopause middle. We're so used to being told that aging is problematic that we don't even notice anymore. Deb Benfield calls out the toxic messages of anti-aging and diet culture. Her new book "Unapologetic Aging" challenges the idea that our bodies are projects to be constantly improving. She wants us to stop fighting with our bodies so we can make room for vitality. These are radical concepts so get ready to be challenged with this lively conversation. Find out more here: https://www.debrabenfield.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com  

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