Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com OR ask on the Graced Health Podcast Community Connect with Amy:   GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Inst...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode After a 176 episodes of the Graced Health podcast, I thought it might be worth formally identifying the values of this podcast and sharing them with you. These values are something I’ve discovered as I’ve stumbled through this podcasting experience rather than identified from the beginning. But once I wrote them down, I realized I go back to them when...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com OR ask on the Graced Health Podcast Community Connect with Amy:   GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Inst...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Sometimes God puts just the right person in your life at just the right time. I have several friends who fit into this category, including my friend Camisha Broussard. We have spent hours on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. The first time out we discussed politics, capitalism, health, body image...you know, we kept it light. Camisha is a mother to fo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com OR ask on the Graced Health Podcast Community Connect with Amy:   GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Inst...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you know the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating? I didn’t but learned that I probably would have been classified under disordered eating several years ago. If you’ve listened to episode 2 of this podcast, you may recognize some of the symptoms my guest, Brittany Braswell, describes.  Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and reco...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I’ve been very open about my body image struggles in the past, and truthfully still dip into that every now and then. The more I’ve learned about health, though, the more convinced I am that one of the reasons for my own and other’s body image struggles is the miseducation about what healthy really is. It’s something I addressed in my new book, Your Wo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we&apo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My new book, Your Worthy Body, offers a resource for almost every chapter. These include recipes, journal prompts, and workout videos (LOTS of videos:  four foundational tutorials, three 5-minute warm up and cool down, three full-length workouts, and 32 demo movements.) One of the resources I offer is a playlist for you to listen to while you walk. One...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we&apo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode How are you feeling about the transition out of covid life to our “new normal?” Excited? Cautious? Anxious? All of the above? My guest today, Dr. Patrice Berry, is a clinical psychologist who is here to help guide us through this time. She gives us so many nuggets of wisdom and resources throughout this conversation and I know it’s going to bless you. ...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats sever...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode About two years ago I realized that just like I needed to change my workouts as I got older, I needed to change how I ate. One of the adjustments I’ve made is to include time restricted eating, or intermittent fasting, into my daily eating.  My guest today, Jill Dobrowansky joins today to discuss faith and fasting and her new book of the same name. Wha...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats sever...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today I’m speaking with Ron Williams. I don’t even know how to begin introducing him. He’s an internationally decorated bodybuilder, former Mr. Universe, Former Professor of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition, Pastor, Master Fitness Trainer for the Army, Author of several books, including Faith & Fat Loss, Developer of the Iron Chest Master and pers...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats sever...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In today's solo episode, I offer five impactful words and phrases you need to remove from your vocabulary. Yes, I realize this is more negative sounding than many of my headlines, but I also think we need to be aware of the words we are saying and how they impact ourselves and others. Tune in for a grace-filled challenge! Episodes mentioned Raisin...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats sever...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I do not consider myself to be interested in makeup. For me, it’s a means to an end, and if you follow me on the socials you know I am not afraid of showing my face without makeup. But as my skin has aged I’ve found I appreciate the value it brings when I do want to look like I’m put together. Ironically, I now need more makeup to get that no-makeup lo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode "I'm just going to leave the past in the past and move on." Emily Baker begs to differ. Our past has profound effects on our mental health, and she wants to help you heal from these. In this bonus episode of the Graced Health Podcast, Emily shares: - what story work is - why, in the midst of all the current trauma, do we need to revisit...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download comba...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode For some Christians there’s a hesitancy to participate in meditation as many think it’s too new-age or woo-woo. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring back Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson to discuss meditation from a Christian perspective. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is an international speaker, national and international media resource on mental health, a...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download comba...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you have a child who is launching this year or in the next few years, pull out your notes and get ready. My guest today, Connecticut-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker Elissa Costello, brings applicable tools, resources, and provides wonderful direction for parents who are getting ready to send their child off into their next chapter. At one poin...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together. Watch on YouTube here. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download comba...