Arlington Community Media introduces Let’s Talk About—a new series that explores the difficult conversations society is hesitant to have. In this first episode, “Our Bodies Over Time” part one, the hosts James Milan and JoAnn Clinton take viewers into their thought processes on aging, the emotions it stirs, and what it all means.
The two share the relationships they had with their bodies at different stages of life and notice the shocking effects their bodies experience due to actions from earlier years. Though it is hard to see, our bodies can react to experiences from years ago—even if our bodies feel fine in the moment. Diving into personal experiences allows James and JoAnn to identify regrets, revelations, and the surprising truths of growing older.
Furthermore, they highlight the significance of coming to terms with aging and mourning the youthful stages of life. While we can appreciate our youth for what it was, celebrating all we have grown to become physically and mentally is just as important.
This eye-opening episode not only lets mature audiences reflect on their lives through their bodies but also leaves room for younger audiences to realise that the actions they are taking now can determine how their body changes later on in life. No matter how old, our bodies are our instruments. They reflect the battles we’ve faced, the lessons we have learned, and the way we choose to express and hold ourselves because of our pasts. They tell our stories.
You won’t want to miss this powerful episode of Let’s Talk About. Watch the full video below, and for more you can visit our YouTube channel to view part 2 of “Our Bodies Over Time”!