In this insightful conversation, Deb Benfield discusses aging unapologetically, challenging societal norms around body image, ageism, and wellness culture. She shares her journey as a dietitian, the importance of relational self-awareness, and practical practices for embracing body changes with confidence and compassion.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction to the Phases Podcast and the question: What if nothing was wrong with your body at midlife?

2:00 Deb Benfield shares her journey, experiences with body image, diet culture, and wellness culture.

10:00 Exploring societal pressures, body hierarchy, whiteness, and the impact on midlife self-perception.

20:00 Discussion on ageism, internalized beliefs, neuroplasticity, and expanding perceptions of beauty.

30:00 Practices for self-awareness, body acceptance, and recognizing internal biases.

40:00 Midlife self-care, movement, strength training, and cultivating confidence and compassion.

50:00 Closing thoughts, reflections on unapologetic aging, and where to find Deb Benfield.

Stay In Touch With Deb Benfield + resources mentioned in episode

Deborah Benfield website https://www.debrabenfield.com/

Deborah Benfield on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingbodyliberation/

Deborah Benfield on Substack - https://debrabenfield.substack.com

Implicit Bias Test (Harvard) - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

Unapologetic Aging (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXYZ1234

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keywords

aging, body image, ageism, wellness culture, self-acceptance, body positivity, menopause, internalized bias, health, empowerment