Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, beauty standards, feminism, environmental awareness, sisterhood, resilience, empowerment, self-acceptance

Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', Helen Valentino speaks with Elenice Faria about her journey from Brazil to London and back, embracing her natural beauty, and the societal pressures surrounding aging and appearance. They discuss the importance of sisterhood, resilience, and making informed choices about personal and environmental health. Elenice shares her experiences with career transformation, the challenges of returning to Brazil, and the impact of societal beauty standards on women. Helen and Elenice highlight how knowledge, self-acceptance, and community support can guide us toward thriving with authenticity and grace, in a world that often imposes unrealistic expectations.

Takeaways

• Thriving means having the tools to navigate challenges.
• Aging should be embraced as a beautiful process.
• Societal pressures can impact self-image and career opportunities.
• Sisterhood provides strength and support during tough times.
• Empowerment comes from making informed choices about health and beauty products.
• Self-care should not be equated with cosmetic surgery.
• Women should respect each other's choices regarding appearance.
• The fashion industry often overlooks the value of older individuals.
• Environmental awareness is crucial for future generations.
• Knowledge and skills can lead to greater self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Sound Bites

• "I decided to let my hair go grey."
• "Sisterhood gives me strength."
• "We must respect other people's choices."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving Not Surviving

01:24 Elenice's Journey from Brazil to London

04:53 Embracing Natural Beauty and Aging

10:44 Cultural Pressures and Societal Expectations

20:42 The Impact of Societal Norms on Self-Image

25:29 Challenging Beauty Standards and Aging

35:53 Empowering Women to Make Informed Choices

38:17 Learning New Skills for Sustainability

39:57 Restoration and Sustainability in Practice

43:38 The Importance of Self-Sufficiency

51:05 Building Self-Confidence and Vulnerability

54:06 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Self-Image

Resources: Book “Intimacy” by Ita O’Brien - Buy Book

Connect with Elenice

YT @ angablue

IG @ elenicefaria1

Connect with Helen

Helen on LinkedIn

www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

YT: @ HelenValentino-pq7so

IG: helens_inspired_healing

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

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