The stigma of aging as being a negative thing in our society still has a grip on our consciousness. There's powerful media messaging to "fight" against the clock. There's negative comments from most people displeased with their appearance or lack of ability or health as we grow older. And there's a multi-billion dollar industry that feeds off of those that are faced with traditional symptoms of aging.

My guest today, Dr. Ellen Albertson, a psychologist, registered dietician, health and wellness coach and author, has been working to help change the negative beliefs with self-compassion and practical tools to not only embrace aging, but to thrive during our later years.

Here you'll find two middle aged women discussing the struggles and the strengths of growing older, of stepping into your authenticity, and the real challenges for those who are stuck trying to be something they are not or fight the inner demons of their past.

We talk food, movement, mindfulness, compassion, the inner critic, and personal stories of struggles in the reframing of that important question of what makes up our worth, our joy and our passion.

To find out more about Dr. Albertson's work, visit her website. 

For more information on Leah and her work on emotional healing, trauma recovery and spiritual connectedness or for courses, intuitive readings and more visit her website. 

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