Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode After more than five hundred episodes, the Graced Health podcast is coming to an end. Before we get there, we're slowing down intentionally — because every good workout deserves a cool-down. Over the next several weeks, I'll be introducing you to podcasters I know personally and trust deeply. And on August 11th, I'll share the full story...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode The wellness industry will always have something new to sell you — red light masks, cold plunge tubs, vagus nerve stimulators, hydrogen water bottles, sleep maxing gadgets. And honestly? Some of them might even be worth it. But how do you know? In this final episode of the Common Sense series, I'm giving you something more valuable than a product...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I made up a breathing technique involving a clock face. Yes, really. And it works. That's just one of 10 tools in this week's episode on mindful breathing for stress — perfect timing if your nervous system has felt a little extra "on" lately. In this episode of the Common Sense series, I tackle a topic that's simple, free, and...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Were you constantly told to "stand up straight" growing up? In this common sense episode, we're taking a fresh look at posture—not as a matter of appearance, but as an important part of strength, mobility, balance, and healthy aging. Learn what's really happening to posture during midlife, why it's so common to find yourself hu...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode We are living in a supplement era — and it's overwhelming. Between Instagram reels, podcast ads, and influencer recommendations, it can feel like you need an entire shopping cart of pills and powders just to function. But do you? In this episode, I'm zooming out and taking a common-sense approach to supplements: no hype, no magic wands, just...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode When a friend described drooping eyes, slurred words, and fuzzy thinking at brunch — and then brushed it off as anxiety — I knew something wasn't right. That conversation sparked this important Common Sense episode on recognizing the warning signs of stroke, TIA, and heart attacks, and why acting fast can make all the difference.  I hope this epis...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Does your sleep tracker know you better than you know yourself — or is it just stressing you out? If you've ever woken up more anxious about your sleep score than actually rested, this episode is for you. We're cutting through the noise, the supplements, and the sleep-maxing culture to get back to what actually works — a common-sense, no-fuss...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Weighted vests are everywhere — on Instagram, in neighborhood Facebook groups, and on your morning walk. But does that mean you should be wearing one? In this Common Sense episode, we cut through the hype so you can decide what's right for your body and your goals. In this episode: What a weighted vest actually is and the two main styles (zip-up v...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode  "Lifting heavy" is one of the most talked-about topics in women's fitness right now — but what does it actually mean? In this episode of the Common Sense Series, we cut through the noise and break down what lifting heavy really is, why it matters (especially as estrogen declines), and how to work your way up to it safely and sustainably...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Protein advice online is loud, contradictory, and exhausting — and you deserve better than a 30-second reel telling you to eat 200 grams a day. In this episode, we cut through the noise with a calm, research-backed approach built specifically for women in perimenopause and beyond. You'll walk away with simple, practical guidance — and a whole lot...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode A friend's Marco Polo message sparked this whole episode — "Amy, I'm sore all the time and I don't understand why." Sound familiar? Today we're diving into what chronic soreness actually means, why it's not a sign you're doing something wrong, and the simple levers you can start pulling right now to feel better b...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Creatine is everywhere right now—but is it safe? Is it only for bodybuilders? And does it actually benefit women in midlife? In this episode, we take a clear, research-backed look at creatine—what it is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining attention for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. From muscle strength to brain health, we un...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you've ever stared at the ceiling at 3 AM wondering why your brain won't shut off, this episode is for you. Therapist and sleep specialist Kathleen Saucier joins the Graced Health Podcast to break down CBTI — the evidence-based method that outperforms sleep medication and is recommended as a frontline treatment even for sleep apnea. From w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode  "It's too late" is the biggest lie we tell ourselves after 60. Allison McCune Davis is here to bust that myth wide open.  After 14 years in the natural health space and raising her family, Allison turned 60 and felt a familiar restlessness — the kind that signals a new chapter. That spark led her to write 60 Is a Good Start: A Powerful...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Please tell me I'm not the only one this has happened to. You make a plan — a good one. And then life shows up, and the plan is gone. Whether it's an injury, grief, travel, or just a random Thursday that derailed everything — life will interrupt your plan. The question isn't whether it will happen. It's what you'll do when it d...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What if the key to better health wasn't more supplements, more tracking, or more optimization — but simply learning to listen ? In this episode, Dr. Brook Sheehan, chiropractor, host of Your Body Speaks , and creator of the Body OS, joins us for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to honor your body — especially in midlif...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today we welcome back master NASM trainer and menopause specialist Kerry Ann Madden for a candid, unscripted conversation about how both our movement and exercise habits have genuinely shifted over the past ten years — no Instagram highlight reel, just the real story. Main Points Covered: 1.  Losing Speed & Power Without Realizing It  2. The Fitnes...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 500 episodes. 150 guests. And a month away I didn't plan for. Welcome back to the Graced Health Podcast — and welcome to a milestone I've been thinking about for a long time. This episode looks a little different than I originally envisioned for episode 500.  I already knew "uncomfortable lessons" was an unusual theme for a mileston...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Ever felt like you're too old to start over? Think again. In this powerful episode, Stefanie Gass, host of the Online Business for Christian Women Podcast, joins us to talk about something that might hit closer to home than you realize—even if business isn't your thing. Stefanie's story is raw and redemptive. From finance executive to to...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What if you could literally change your brain's structure just by thinking differently? Neurosurgeon and Iraq war veteran Dr. Lee Warren shares groundbreaking insights on how modern brain science confirms ancient biblical wisdom—and how you can use "self-brain surgery" to break free from anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode  What if I told you that five simple kitchen systems could make healthy eating feel automatic instead of exhausting? In this episode, I share five practical kitchen systems I use daily to make healthy eating easier and less overwhelming.  My friends started sharing their organization systems on Marco Polo, and it made me realize something surprising ab...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What does it look like to navigate mental health struggles while living out your faith? It’s a question many of us carry—sometimes silently. And it’s one I was honored to explore in this week’s conversation with Carla Arges. Carla’s story isn’t neat or easy. She experienced childhood trauma, homelessness at 14, misdiagnoses for years, and eventually re...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Our episode today explores how the same physical activity can serve completely different purposes depending on your intention behind it.  We challenge the wellness industry's constant pressure to "go harder" and achieve maximum intensity every single day, suggesting it's time to release that mentality. Instead, let's go after a...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This is a insightful conversation with Tiffany Giganti, a certified functional nutrition counselor, discussing gut health and overall wellness. Tiffany shares her journey from struggling with her own health issues to becoming a practitioner who helps women understand their bodies through a functional health approach.  Your body isn't broken or wor...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Can you believe we’ve wrapped up 24 seasons of the Grace Health Podcast?! The journey has been nothing short of incredible. For those new here, I typically run three seasons a year, each with its own flavor—sometimes focused, sometimes a bit more “loosey-goosey,” but always with the goal of bringing you value, encouragement, and practical health wisdom...