Rebellious Aging; Let’s Laugh at This. And Then Talk About A Different Way

Aging often comes with a confusing maze of tests, procedures, pills and bills, all humorously captured in Dr. Seuss’s, You’re Only Old Once!. In this lively and thought provoking talk Suzanne (Suz) Meinhardt uses laughter and storytelling to open a conversation about how we view aging and how we might do it differently.

Suzanne introduces Rebellious Aging and the role a Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle can play in supporting vibrant health, confidence and energy. This talk offers awareness, perspective, possibility, and simple ideas for anyone curious about aging well, without perfection or pressure.

We will start our time together with a whole food, plant-based potluck. Please bring a dish to share that is made exclusively from whole plant ingredients and is free of added oil. Please avoid bringing dishes containing meat, dairy, fish, eggs, or other animal-derived ingredients.

Here are some recipe sites for inspiration:

• Forks Over Knives Recipe Collection (Please note that Forks Over Knives now includes some recipes with oil in their collection. Avoid these recipes or leave out the oil.)
• Monkey and Me Recipes
• Center for Nutrition Studies Recipes

If you are new to this way of eating, feel free to bring something simple like a fresh fruit platter or green salad.

Suzanne Meinhardt is the creator of Rebellious Aging, a movement dedicated to helping women, 55-105, rethink aging with curiosity, confidence, and vitality. With a background in biochemistry, lifestyle coaching and whole food plant based nutrition, Suzanne combines evidence based knowledge with warmth, humor and real life experience.

At 83+ years young she is passionate about empowering people to take an active role in their health, embrace possibility, and challenge outdated beliefs about aging, and always with a little sparkle.

Drive towards the back of the parking lot. About halfway down you will see a smaller parking lot towards the left. We are in Sundean Hall, between the side parking lot and the street.

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