Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm
Unapologetic Aging:
Book Talk Event
An evening of words, inspiration and connection
Friday, March 6 | 7:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
Supported by Scuppernong Books
An Evening of Courageous Conversation About Midlife+ Bodies and Belonging
What if aging wasn’t something to fight,
but something to claim?
Join dietitian, author, and speaker Deb Benfield for an evening rooted in truth-telling, story, and community. In a culture obsessed with fixing women’s bodies—especially in midlife and beyond—Unapologetic Aging offers a powerful alternative: body respect, vitality, and freedom from diet culture and ageism.
This book talk will explore:
Why midlife and beyond often intensifies body shame—and how to interrupt that cycle
The hidden link between anti-aging messaging and diet culture
How reconnecting with your body restores energy, clarity, and agency
Why resisting body hierarchy is both personal and political
Practical ways to cultivate vitality without chasing weight loss or “optimization”
You’ll leave with language, tools, and renewed courage to inhabit your life fully—right now.
About the Book
Unapologetic Aging is a bold invitation to untangle from diet culture and ageism and to rebuild trust with your body in midlife and beyond.
Through storytelling, research, and compassionate guidance, Deb reframes what “healthy aging” can mean—centering embodiment, joy, nervous system care, and body liberation instead of shame and control.
This is not a book about giving up on health.
It’s a book about expanding what health means.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
Books available for purchase courtesy of: Scuppernong Books
Book signing to follow the talk
All are welcome. Come as you are.
Who This Event Is For
Women in midlife and beyond navigating body changes
Anyone tired of the anti-aging and weight-centric wellness narrative
Healthcare professionals seeking a more compassionate framework
Book clubs, activists, and community members who care about body justice
Those curious about what “unapologetic aging” really means
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to stop fighting your body and still care deeply about your health—this conversation is for you.
Bring a Friend (or Your Book Club)
Conversations about bodies and aging become more powerful when shared. Invite a friend, bring your partner, or gather your book club for a meaningful evening of connection and dialogue.
Interested in hosting Debra for your own event—virtually or in person? Reach out to explore possibilities.
Aging is not a problem to solve.
It’s a life to inhabit.
We hope you’ll join us.
Meet Deb
As a 67-year-old woman, I know the pressures you experience about your body and appearance. In my 40-year career as a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, and body image coach specializing in preventing and treating disordered eating, I have helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies. I bring my wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of ageism and body liberation. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in a commitment to help you mend your relationship with your body.
You are the expert on your own body. I will help you reclaim that truth if you lost it along the way. I bring my compassionate presence along with my fierce invitation to divest from the body hierarchy of ageism and diet/wellness culture.
I’m thrilled to share this with you!
