{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672000d89b2f915baec25983/682be2be696b5d1232032f1b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Aging or becoming","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672000d89b2f915baec25983/1766924610527-788ae93e-e586-41c3-982b-91968d3d9d58.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I used to think aging was something to fear—something to hide.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share how I unlearned society’s expectations and redefined what it means to grow older on my own terms. From childhood insecurities and toxic beliefs to discovering strength through movement, therapy, and self-awareness, I’ve learned that aging isn’t a loss—it’s a return.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not just a reflection on time—it’s a celebration of self-reclamation.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about reconnecting with my body through Pilates and Pole dance, reclaiming my mind through therapy, and learning to say no without guilt. With each year, I don’t lose beauty—I gain clarity, softness, and power.</p><p><br></p><p>This is for anyone who’s been told their best years are behind them.</p><p><br></p><p>They’re wrong. Your age is not your decline. It’s your becoming.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also explore my art over <a href=\"https://www.paulinefaieff.art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> and connect with me on social media through <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/paulinefaieff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this path</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Pauline</p>","author_name":"Pauline Faieff"}