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The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Why Anti-Aging is BS: Aging with Respect, Confidence & Sensuality with Dr. Amanda Hanson

Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Amanda Hanson, also known as the Midlife Muse, is a psychologist who fuses traditional psychology with holistic methods to empower women in their aging journey. In this engaging conversation, she challenges anti-aging ideologies and promotes a pro-aging perspective, celebrating wisdom and authenticity. Amanda dives into the importance of self-love, reevaluating beauty standards, and reclaiming sensuality during menopause. With personal anecdotes, she inspires women to embrace their identities and navigate the transformative power of aging.
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  • Shifting from an anti-aging to a pro-aging mindset empowers women to embrace their authenticity and self-worth beyond physical appearances.
  • Cultural narratives surrounding aging often pressure women to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, necessitating a redefinition of self-worth and appreciation for personal growth.

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Understanding Pro-Aging vs. Anti-Aging

The shift from an anti-aging mindset to a pro-aging philosophy is essential for empowering women. Anti-aging promotes harmful beauty standards, leading women to resort to toxic practices like plastic surgery or Botox in the fear of losing societal approval. By reframing aging as a natural, beautiful process, women can embrace their authentic selves. This conversation encourages women to focus on personal growth and wisdom gained from experience rather than superficial youthful appearances.

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