The conversation revolves around the topic of aging and its
cultural impact, focusing on how celebrities' aging is scrutinized and its
influence on regular individuals. Hosts, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer,
discuss the privileges and challenges of aging, emphasizing the cultural
conversation around it.
They explore societal attitudes, the impact of media, and
the pressure to conform to youth and beauty standards. Billions of dollars are
spent every year to deny, slow, or minimize the impact of aging, nearly all related
to how we look.
Culture matters too. Some societies revere elderly members, looking
to them for wisdom and guidance. In the US, we devalue aging, often making us
feel invisible.
Next, they discuss the concept of "aging well" and
challenge conventional notions by highlighting the importance of confidence,
vitality, and embracing individuality. They touch upon the influence of media
figures like Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, and Maggie Smith in challenging
stereotypes related to aging.
The hosts also discuss the role of plastic surgery, body
autonomy, and the importance of understanding one's choices without judgment.
Grief and acceptance of physical changes are explored, with an emphasis on
cherishing memories and the wisdom gained through experiences.
What is it to be “body current”? Nina breaks down how this
impacts us now more than ever. As we all spend some part of our days looking at
ourselves on a Zoom call or a FaceTime chat, we are literally faced with
accepting how we are today, in this moment.
The conversation concludes by highlighting the significance
of learning and evolving throughout life, with a focus on building wisdom and
embracing one's authentic self amid societal expectations and changing
perceptions of beauty and aging.
As always, be kind to yourself because you are enough.
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