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Since 2016, we’ve been pioneering changing hearts and minds around ageing for everyone, at every age and stage of life. It’s the thread running through everything we do. But we’re certainly not the only ones championing this incredible global movement. So many voices are helping shift the conversation around ageing, giving it greater momentum, visibility and impact every day. Many of you loved our recent Live with @going_graechael, where we explored the movement’s evolution and embracing a more positive relationship with ageing. And Rachael is just one of many challenging outdated ideas and reframing ageing. There are so many more we recommend following too. Because if we want to shift the narrative around ageing - and embrace age liberation - we have to proactively choose to drown out the noise and support those championing a more expansive, positive and balanced view of ageing. And show the algorithm that this is what we want more of! Here are just a few accounts we love. This is by no means an exhaustive list - and this time we’ve honed in on IG accounts that primarily focus on discussing, challenging and uprooting the status quo and reframing the very concept of ageing, through a holistic whole-of-life intergenerational lens, in order to educate and empower all ages and stages of life - younger and older - rather than specific ages and generations. We also highly recommend following @stanfordlongevity as an institution redesigning norms, policies and practices across the life course, to support longer lives. Our Founder & CEO, Jacynth, is a Global Ambassador, bringing her expertise to this vital work. And we want to hear from you too - share your favourite accounts in the comments. 👇 P.S. Stay tuned for our brand new campaign launching later this week - we’re taking reframing ageing to new heights. 👀 Make sure you’re following us for all the updates. And our Content Creator & Influencer or Modelling Network members will be among the first to hear about the social campaign - and how you can take part. Not joined yet? Join via the link in our bio now. #AgeismIsNeverInStyle #AgingWithConfidence #Aging #EmbraceAging Ageing
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Globally we spent $208.35 billion on anti-aging and dieting programs and products in 2023. 🤯 Th dominant and dominating messages of both diet and abut-aging cultures cause us to look at our bodies as projects to be working on and is centering CONTROL of your aging body. I know it’s not that simple, but imagine shifting away from control and instead centering CARING CONNECTION to your body. Even more 🤯! ❣️This week’s Newsletter is dedicated to this process❣️ 💖 What would happen if you relinquished your need to control your body? 💕 What would it look like to lead with love as you relate to your body? 💖How do you treat your beloveds? Don’t you deserve the same? 💕 Can you add one more drop of loving kindness to the way you are relating to your body right now? ⬇️❤️ Bonus tip for the caption readers❤️⬇️ 💜 Imagine your body is your life partner, because it is. Does this change how you want to treat your body?💜 Want my newsletter in your inbox? Drop a 💜 in the comments. And if you have any questions, pop them in the comments and I’ll answer them👇🏻 Love, Deb💖 #bodypeace #agingbodypeace #bodyliberation #agingbodyliberation #midlifeeatingdisordersarereal #agingbodylibwarrior #agingbodylibcommunity #antidietrevolution #antidietdietitian #proaging #agepositive #antiagingistoxic #dietcultureistoxic #yourbodyisyourlifepartner #leadwithlove #sendinglove
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#Repost @satisfactionfactorpod ・・・ On this week’s Satisfaction Factor Podcast episode, we’re talking to Debra Benfield, M.Ed., RDN/LDN, RYT - @agingbodyliberation. Debra has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating. Debra brings her wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of pro-aging and body liberation. Her work is rooted in helping her clients: Recognize internalized ageism and end it Dismantle internalized diet culture/fat phobia Nourish their bodies to support vitality in aging Create ease in the fight to “control” their eating and body size and develop a respectful partnership with their bodies. She integrates the practices of self-compassion and nervous system regulation with her nutrition and body image coaching to support embodied and sustainable change. Debra offers 1:1 coaching, small group coaching, and professional supervision. She also owns and administers a private practice of big-hearted and wonderfully talented RDNs who specialize in weight-neutral care and the treatment of eating disorders. On this episode, we had an amazing conversation about... •The fatphobia in pro-aging spaces •The ageism in fat liberation spaces •The parallels between the anti-aging industry & diet culture •The ableism in the concept of "aging well" •And the importance of interrupting intergenerational diet culture narratives! Available now on your favorite podcast streaming service! 🎧
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ICYMI, this week on the Satisfaction Factor podcast, we had an amazing conversation with Deb Benfield (@agingbodyliberation) about the intersection of anti-aging culture & diet culture, and how she’s helping folks embrace pro-aging & body liberation instead! We had a great conversation with Deb about... ⭐️The fatphobia in pro-aging spaces ⭐️The ageism in fat liberation spaces ⭐️The parallels between the anti-aging industry & diet culture ⭐️The ableism in the concept of “aging well” ⭐️And the importance of interrupting intergenerational diet culture narratives! You won’t want to miss this episode! Available now wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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⭐️NEW PODCAST EPISODE ⭐️ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⭐️Today I’m talking to Debra Benfield - a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), as well as a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in the field.  ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐️Debra is the founder and owner of Body in Mind Nutrition, based in North Carolina, USA. She is passionate about the prevention and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders and supporting people in feeling at peace with food, eating, and their bodies.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐️Debra is also a Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified in Curvy Yoga, Accessible Yoga, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and has some Prescence-Based Coaching experience, which she integrates into her work.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐️Debra has discovered the transformative power of somatic practices and yoga along with embodied and intuitive eating principles. With a focus on trauma-informed care and nourishing your inner child, she offers individual and family nutritional therapy, as well as group programs, workshops and retreats.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐️When entering her 60s, 3 years ago, Debra started researching best practices for ageing with vitality and ease. Sadly, there was precious little out there which didn’t focus on striving for maintenance of a youthful appearance, and of course controlling weight. This inspired Debra to create something different and she is now developing a new program for Pro-Aging without this detrimental focus.⠀  ⠀ ⠀ ⭐️In this episode today, we explore the fantastic work Debra is doing in helping people heal and to develop a healthy relationship with food, their bodies and themselves, with a particular focus on the ‘elder woman’ (over 55), and stepping into this place with empowerment and wisdom. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.⠀  ⠀ ⠀ Link in bio ☝️ or search for The Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast on your favourite platform.
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Debra L. Benfield, MEd, RDN/LDN, CEDRD-S, RYT Benfield, founder and owner of Body in Mind Nutrition, told me that there is an ageist diet/wellness culture that leads to a lack of body respect in the Pro-Aging movement. Deb wants to blaze a path into elderhood without the scales! Deb has worked with people with eating disorders and disordered eating. She encourages clients to make choices toward vitality and feeling well; to partner with our bodies. Deb talks about Intuitive Eating. Lots to learn in this show, and maybe some things to unlearn.
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On this week’s Satisfaction Factor Podcast episode, we’re talking to Debra Benfield, M.Ed., RDN/LDN, RYT - @agingbodyliberation. Debra has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating. Debra brings her wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of pro-aging and body liberation. Her work is rooted in helping her clients: Recognize internalized ageism and end it Dismantle internalized diet culture/fat phobia Nourish their bodies to support vitality in aging Create ease in the fight to “control” their eating and body size and develop a respectful partnership with their bodies. She integrates the practices of self-compassion and nervous system regulation with her nutrition and body image coaching to support embodied and sustainable change. Debra offers 1:1 coaching, small group coaching, and professional supervision. She also owns and administers a private practice of big-hearted and wonderfully talented RDNs who specialize in weight-neutral care and the treatment of eating disorders. On this episode, we had an amazing conversation about... •The fatphobia in pro-aging spaces •The ageism in fat liberation spaces •The parallels between the anti-aging industry & diet culture •The ableism in the concept of "aging well" •And the importance of interrupting intergenerational diet culture narratives! Available now on your favorite podcast streaming service! 🎧
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Make peace with food. Debra Benfield is on a mission to stop body shaming and embrace the bodies we are in. She uses nutritional therapy to support physical and mental vitality, emotional well-being and a sense of ease in your body. Come with questions and join us live on Monday, August 22 at 1:00pm ET #wellness #bodyshaming #bodyacceptance #vitality #nutritionaltherapy #intuitiveeating
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We didn't realize what a chord we would strike when we strummed up this little post! We are absolutely loving the thoughtful, engaged conversation going on in our comments section— a real rarity in social media, right?! Of course, we #girlsgone50 can agree, disagree, and debate with grace! Maybe you are inspired by #womenover50 celebs who look ab fab, or maybe you think the focus on the physical is undermining aging women's value. Either way, it seems like we can all agree on this— Bodies age, and no one should be judged or demeaned for it. If you are 65 and look 25, let's be real about what is allowing you to achieve that feat— time, money, help, social privilege, genetics, whatever! Conversely, if you choose to embrace the physical realities that come with the beautiful experience of living, let's talk about why that makes you feel strong AND what makes it difficult. We definitely support a "You do you" mentality when it comes to aging, but we want to keep an eye on how media's depictions of healthy aging may be exclusive to some. Check out these insightful responses to our post last week, and let's keep the convo going. What parts of the #over50 experience do you think media should be giving more attention?
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Swipe left! ⬅️⬅️⬅️ Join us for our family/friends support group NEXT Saturday 7/11! ** Link in Bio ** Led by @embodiedhealth_rd and Christine Pavey, LCSW of @cascounseling , this group offers both support and education about eating disorders. We’d love for you to join us! ** Link in Bio to register **
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Depending whose research paper you read, there are a varying number of documented stages of menopause. We usually talk about three, pre-, peri- and post. Of course there’s also what’s called menopause (which is really only a day, known in retrospect, the day when you haven’t had a period for year!🤷🏻‍♀️😁) And of course we are in “meno...🤔stop”?for the rest of our lives. That’s why menopause is not such a helpful word! “The change” is quite a useful phrase in fact. Because we all know change hurts, and there is a transition until the change has completed itself. And after change there is something different. 🍃 In the difficult transition phase I will help you ease the struggles associated, and empower you with tools to help yourself. And also I help you learn how to support your changing health concerns in the decades after. 🤝 But the reality is that most women will fight this change. 😕 Will you fight with your body all your remaining life? 😳 How about a long sigh out? AAAAH!!! This is what I also offer you. The relief, the sigh out of 💫 Awareness which shines light into the darkness of fear 💫 Acceptance which lets go of the un-winnable fight with ourselves 💫 Adjusting our actions, and attitudes to our new body and giving it what it needs instead of what we think it ought to have, seeing it as it is instead of how we think it ought to be 💫 Advocating for the new needs of our body and soul to be met by those around us 💫 Honouring ourselves in this new phase, which is not an end, but a stepping into what really resonates with us as important in this next huge chunk of our lives. 💜 And while we’re at it, let us honour our mothers who didn’t feel empowered to speak for themselves, and our daughters who will, I hope, because of us, step into a world more educated, accepting, and embracing of all the phases of female life. 🙏 #HonourYourself #TheChange #Menopause #Empowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #MoodSwings #LowMood #Fatigue #Depression #BoneHealth #MentalHealth #StrongWomen #over50fitness #MenopauseSymptoms #SelfAcceptance #HotFlushes #HotFlashes #HRT #ComplimentaryMedicine#ageingwell #midlifecrisis #yogaformenopause #yogaforwomen #yogaover40 #yogaover50 #yogaover60
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By now we know that we are being forced to social distance in order to avoid contact with the virus (so we don’t get sick) 👏 It’s time to social distance from diet culture. And just see how better you feel about your body and your relationship with food. This could be distancing from the Instagram “explore” page, engaging in negative self talk with your friends, or shutting down diet talk on your Zoom call. By acknowledging that diet culture exists and purposely distancing from it, it may help you push through disordered thinking, just as social distancing from the public helps you from contracting COVID-19. Who’s with me? 👋 #ditchthediet #eatingdisorderrecovery #stayhome #covid19 #covid #socialdistance #edrecovery #dietculture
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