As we age, our bodies can put up a bit of a challenge. Much of this has to do with one’s shifting internal physiology: higher blood pressure, aching muscles, and of course, hearing loss. Though 30% of people over 60 do suffer from some form of hearing impairment (caused by deterioration of the inner ear), 100% of us notice a real shift in our physical appearances. We may feel like the same old “us” on the inside, but our “outsides” begin to tell a completely different story.
Fortunately, singer/songwriter and viral sensation, Donnalou Stevens, is offering an incredibly empowered way to reframe the conversation about our aging bodies. In her hit song, “Older Ladies,” which has garnered over 9 million views on Youtube, Donnalou reminds us that [though] “My thighs kinda jiggle when I giggle or wiggle / if that’s the reason you don’t love me / then maybe that’s not love.” Preach it, sister!
Suffering from chronic pain most of her life, Donnalou turned to meditation and art as a way to heal herself, taking her hardships and turning them into something truly positive. “I thought I was just putting out this little song,” says Donnalou, 55, “but I get to be the voice of empowerment. What a privilege and an honor.” And that “little song,” now a worldwide phenomenon, only took her a mere 30 minutes to write. As they say, “when inspiration strikes!”
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Though DonnaLou puts a modern spin on the topic, she’s certainly taken a cue from some of the most iconic singers of the Boomer generation. Here’s a few more classic oldies about celebrating age:
