<description>&lt;p&gt;Deb Benfield, RDN, returns to talk about what it really means to age unapologetically. We explore how diet culture and anti-aging messaging collide in midlife, why our bodies deserve more kindness (not more control), and how to build a relationship with food, movement, and aging that feels spacious and grounded rather than restrictive and punishing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Deb shares practical, compassionate ways to reclaim vitality, joy, and presence in a world obsessed with youth and thinness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We get into:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to move from “I know diet culture is harmful” to actually &lt;em&gt;living&lt;/em&gt; differently&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why aging can feel so emotionally charged — and how to process grief without self-criticism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nourishment vs. optimization: fueling your body without chasing “anti-aging fixes”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Navigating ageism, visibility, and the pressure to stay youthful&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What joyful, sustainable movement can look like in midlife&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to reclaim pleasure, rest, and spaciousness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The legacy we offer younger generations when we age without apology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply for Abbie’s Group Membership:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group"&gt;https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find the show on Instagram: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/fullplate.podcast/"&gt;@fullplate.podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Abbie on Instagram: &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/abbieattwoodwellness/"&gt;@abbieattwoodwellness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Editing by Brian Walters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Full Plate by Abbie Attwood

Forget “Aging Gracefully”: How to Live Fully in a Changing Body with Deb Benfield, RDN

NOV 24, 202559 MIN
The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Forget “Aging Gracefully”: How to Live Fully in a Changing Body with Deb Benfield, RDN

NOV 24, 202559 MIN

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<p>Deb Benfield, RDN, returns to talk about what it really means to age unapologetically. We explore how diet culture and anti-aging messaging collide in midlife, why our bodies deserve more kindness (not more control), and how to build a relationship with food, movement, and aging that feels spacious and grounded rather than restrictive and punishing.</p><p>Deb shares practical, compassionate ways to reclaim vitality, joy, and presence in a world obsessed with youth and thinness.</p><p><strong>We get into:</strong></p><p>How to move from “I know diet culture is harmful” to actually <em>living</em> differently</p><p>Why aging can feel so emotionally charged — and how to process grief without self-criticism</p><p>Nourishment vs. optimization: fueling your body without chasing “anti-aging fixes”</p><p>Navigating ageism, visibility, and the pressure to stay youthful</p><p>What joyful, sustainable movement can look like in midlife</p><p>How to reclaim pleasure, rest, and spaciousness</p><p>The legacy we offer younger generations when we age without apology</p><p>Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe</a></p><p> </p><p>Apply for Abbie’s Group Membership:</p><p>Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group">https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group</a></p><p> </p><p>Social media:</p><p>Find the show on Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/fullplate.podcast/">@fullplate.podcast</a></p><p>Find Abbie on Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/abbieattwoodwellness/">@abbieattwoodwellness</a></p><p> </p><p>Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy</p><p>Podcast Editing by Brian Walters</p><p>This podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">HERE</a>.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe</a>