Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My guest today, Michelle Nietert, brings so much wisdom and applicable ways to foster our  mental health. I know I’m constantly evaluating my kids ... and my own ... mental health (which probably drives them crazy) and I bet your radar is elevated as well. We discuss how COVID has affected our mental health, how to dig into the answer of “good” or “fin...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Did you know 1 in 4 Americans over 65 fall every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. 80% of American older adults have at least one chronic condition, which can limit a person’s ability to perform daily activities, cause them to lose their indepen...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Motivation in our health is wonderful. But what happens when it causes us to resent our goals or worse, other people? Here's a grace-filled solo episode on finding the right amount of motivation without it turning into mania. I discuss: Different types of motivation How to cultivate intrinsic motivation The important word in identifying what'...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I have a lot of dusty clothes from  dormant use over the past year. Granted, my job doesn’t require me to wear professional attire, but I have clothes that are begging to be taken to a restaurant. I know we are not in the clear, but as people are getting vaccinated and/or developing antibodies, things are starting to open back up. That’s why I wanted t...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Before you see this title and think, “I have great vision, this doesn’t apply to me,” I beg you to stay with this conversation. Today’s guest, Dr. Kevin Gee, helps me understand what is happening to our eyes and with our vision as a result of all our screen time. He introduces me to the concept of "covid syndrome” and gives us applicable ways to h...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable w...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Need a breath of fresh air? Today’s conversation is for you. I’m speaking with Tiffany Jo Baker, author of Soul-Care for Go-Getters: Refresh + Refocus in 5 Minutes a Day (31 Day Devotional for women).  We discuss: What the messy middle is and how to find peace in it The importance and value of saying declarations out loud How we can rest in obedience e...

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 in about 5 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customi...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today’s guest is someone I’ve been watching on Instagram for a while - and smiling each time. I’m thrilled Dr. Yonnie Procter agreed to come on the show to discuss her role as a physical therapist and trainer in an online space.  We discuss: How physical therapy has evolved over the years How Dr. Yonnie is reaching others through her Instagram feed 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 or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Rest day. Recovery day. How do you feel about them? If you're like me you may have tension in this. Some days I welcome them and sometimes I feel antsy. I hope you'll walk away from today's episode recognizing why they are important and how you can define your recovery day to make it work for you.  I discuss: The physiological intent of...

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 in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I am honored and humbled to have Jay Ell Alexander, Owner and CEO of Black Girls Run! on the show today. She shares about Black Girls Run! and how it empowers women to life a healthy lifestyle through community and accountability. We discuss: Healthy lifestyle challenges in the African American community The Black Girls Run! organization structure and...

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 in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you’ve ever struggled with comparison to others or even your former self, today’s episode speaks truth right into your heart. Ok this is the deal: I don’t want to admit I deal with comparison. And honestly, I’ve gotten to the point that I don’t deal with it as much from a person to person, body to body perspective. But I still fall into the trap of...

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 in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today’s episode is for everyone who has walked past those kettlebells and thought “those look cool but I have no idea what to do with them and I’m afraid I’ll hurt my back.”  My guest today is Coach Gretchen Meyers. You met her at the end of 2020 as we discussed our perspective and hope as trainers as we enter the new year. (And if you didn’t hear that...

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 in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today I'm taking the reins in another solo episode about something that I've been experiencing lately: Considering my long term goals when I determine how hard I want to work. Join me as we discuss the different kind of goals we have and considerations that might keep us from successfully achieving those. My latest recommended ways to nourish...

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 in about 5 minutes. 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 s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD,  joins me to discuss the gut microbiome.  I learned so much in this conversation. We just jump in a dig into all things gut health. View full show notes here Links : The Strive for Great Health Podcast Vitamin D Episode (a must listen says Amy!) Wellness Programs Custom...