Unapologetic Aging Book Talk and Signing with Deb Benfield
Candid conversation dismantling anti-aging and diet-wellness myths through a body-positive lens, pairing a book talk and signing with community dialogue about aging advocacy, nutrition critique, and bodily autonomy.
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