Periagoge
Scenario

When cultural resistance to aging seems healthier than acceptance

My therapist says I need to accept aging but my Korean mother-in-law's fierce resistance to growing old through skincare and exercise actually seems more psychologically healthy than resignation.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're questioning therapeutic advice about aging acceptance when you observe that active resistance to aging appears to support vitality and mental health.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Longevity traditions across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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