A Candid Chat on Aging with Ellen Snortland: Wrinkles, Hair & Aging Attitude
In this episode of 'Wit, Wisdom, and Wrinkles Candid Chats on Aging', Pauline Field welcomes Ellen Snortland - an author, performer, director, producer and dog lover, for a discussion focusing on the natural signs of aging. On a frank note, they discuss wrinkles, body comparison, and aging shamelessly. One of the key ideas is accepting one's flabby arms, wrinkles and all aspects of aging, emphasizing that covering up only adds complication to the perception of aging. Ellen also touches on her work-in-progress play based on the fairy godmothers of Sleeping Beauty who were real women and ranged in age from 65 to 800. The conversation also sheds light on the personal journey of Ellen forgoing hair coloring, the liberation it brought to her, and how this change can save time and self-consciousness. The conversation wraps up by acknowledging how hair color and other aspects are part of the aging process and the importance of owning it.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
00:38 Aging and Wrinkles: A Candid Discussion
00:59 Body Image and Aging: A Personal Perspective
01:55 The Power of Representation in Fairy Tales
03:11 Embracing Natural Hair Color in Aging
04:35 The Freedom of Letting Go of Hair Coloring
04:57 The Decision to Keep Coloring Hair
05:43 Conclusion: Reflecting on Aging and Beauty Standards
05:58 Outro: Teaser for the Next Episode
