Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Are you connected with how your body responds to stress, trauma and overwhelm? Licensed Clinical Social Worker Alexis Overstreet teaches us how exercise can help manage these challenges as well as providing self-care tools to deal with them. We also discuss how caring for the connective tissue can help our mental health. We discuss What is connective t...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I'm taking a minute today to share what I've been working on the last few weeks and to share an additional way to receive grace-filled physical, mental and spiritual health: My YouTube channel I'll share why I'm stepping into YouTube and what you can expect there: - Movement Monday shorts - Long form interviews on Tuesdays - Five in...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode There are six functional movements in fitness, but one in particular is extra important for women over 40: pulls. In today's solo episode, I'm sharing three benefits of doing a pulling motion: Spinal health Posture Core Stabilizers I also share three simple ways of integrating pulls - at your desk! And what my non-researched backed recommenda...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode "I should be past this, but it just keeps creeping back." This is the theme of several conversations I've had with friends lately. I don't know if it's the time of year, or post-holiday ugghhhs , or what. But over and over I'm having converations with other smart and accomplished women who find themselves bound to this thi...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to Season 16 of the Graced Health Podcast! Today I'm giving you some top wellness books for your 2023 reading list. To find links to all books and episodes mentioned, visit the show notes page at GracedHealth.com/wellness-books-for-2023 My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly New...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In today’s episode, I’m giving you ten simple challenges for your physical, mental and spiritual health over the next ten days. Each of these mini challenges are designed to give you pause and reset your body, mind or spirit. They aren't difficult and many only take a few minutes. But it's enough to interrupt your rhythms and do something to...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you schedule active recovery days? What are your feelings toward active recovery? I admit, they used to feel like a waste of time. Now, they are often my favorite part of the week. Today I’m speaking with physical therapist Dr. Tugg Kargbo. We discuss What is defined as recovery The difference between active and passive recovery What happens when we...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you’re like me and you’d finally gotten to a place of contentment in your body image then BAM your body started changing and challenging you again with menopause, you’re going to love this conversation with Stephanie Snow. Stephanie is the host of the “Flip the Beauty Script” podcast and helps women feel better in the skin they are in.  We discuss:...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This podcast centers around physical, mental, and spiritual health. And if you've listened to more than a few episode, I’m sure you’ve also figured out the veins from these foundational pillars spread wide. Today’s conversation with Lori Massicot with the To 50 and Beyond Podcast is one of those that may seem on the periphery, but I think it’s an...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you’ve been with me more than a couple episodes, you know my signature question at the end of interviews asks about tattoos - if my guest has one, what’s the meaning behind it, and if not but they had to get one, what would it be and where would it go. Today’s episode is centered around my friend CJ Randolph and his powerful testimony…all in his tat...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Have you ever had conversations in your head...with yourself...about what you should and should not be eating? Yep, me too. Registered Dietician Shelly Najjar joins the show to discuss one element of Intuitive Eating - The Food Police. She brings this through a filter of faith and I know there are going to be some parts of this conversation that hit ho...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I hope you have one of those friends who you can have uncomfortable conversations with. The ones who will tell you about squatty potties, constipation and when you tell them you change your mascara when your eyelashes feel like they want to be pulled out that they say, “that’s not normal.” I have a few friends with that kind of candor, and I’m thinking...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Crown of Beauty International founder   Sue Corl brings renewal, healing and freedom to women so they can ignite the Word of God with prayer and the Holy Spirit. Her twenty five years experience as a missionary in Asia gives her a unique perspective on reaching others who need the hope and love of Jesus.  Sue herself has an incredible story of being bo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What are your thoughts on CBD? Not only have I heard various schools of thought, I’ve had differing opinions myself. Sometimes there’s a hesitance or perhaps fear among people, particularly in the Christian community, about CBD. After all, the root word of cannabis is associated with THC and that, too, has varying opinions.  I invited Dr. Richard Harri...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode One thing I have heard over and over from my community is the hormone struggle is REAL. What’s also real is everywhere we turn, there seems to be different guidance coming at us. It’s overwhelming on top of an already overwhelming situation. That’s why I’m pleased to introduce you to Dr. Beth Cook. Dr. Beth provides individualized assessments and guida...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you’re like me and many others, you may have had 1 Corinthians 13 read at your wedding. And more than likely, you’ve also heard it at a wedding. However, this love chapter was actually intended to the people of Corinth by the Apostle Paul, encouraging them to love like Christ. My conversation with Kim today chronicles her year-long quest to figure o...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I often get questions surrounding being a podcast host. This episodes shares my answers to questions like: How many listeners do you have? How many downloads do you have? How do I start a podcast? Where are most of your listeners? Are all the guests Christians? How much money do you make? Links discussed: Graced Health Statement of Values Simple change...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode The Graced Health Podcast is turning 3! What began as a podcast focused on exercise, nutrition and faith has turned into a holistic look at our physical, mental and spiritual health ... all with a little bit of grace. Today's episode shares several of the small, simple changes I've learned and implemented from our guests over the past three y...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode How familiar are you with your connective tissue, also known as your fascia? If you listened to season 14 you heard me talk some about it, particularly in episode 6 where we talked about how transverse exercises are so helpful to our connective tissue and important for preventing injury. In fact, I’ve been so fascinated by this tissue that in my book,...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Magnesium expert Natalie Jurado with Rooted In  joins the show today with an incredible amount of information about magnesium. You will hear her passion ooze for educating others about this mineral. She provides specific, applicable information about the different types of magnesium and so much more.  We discuss: What is magnesium and what are some sym...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Although it feels somewhat self-serving, I'm adding this bonus episode to close the loop on how the mini sabbatical went in August. And I give myself grades in how I cared for my body, mind and spirit. Links Mentioned: Simple ways to better your sleep quality and quantity with Morgan Adams Join the challenges on the Graced Health Community Podcast...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you're like  many Americans, quality sleep doesn't come naturally.⁠⁠ In fact, today's guest reports that 46% of women report they have trouble sleeping every night. My conversation with holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams has simple, applicable ways for you to improve your sleep. Even as someone who typically gets good 💤's, I&apos...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What's your burnout level? If you're like 75% of Americans, you may be suffering from it. In my own way, I am too. Which is why I'm planning a mini sabbatical in August. I'm not fully taking time off, but I am adjusting my schedule to allow for connection and to refresh my body, mind and soul. You may not be able to adjust your cale...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you have a preferred method of exercising? Chances are, the answer is yes. Whether it's walking, cycling, strength training, or yoga, you may have a particular type of movement you prefer. I'm here to tell you YES keep doing that! But I'd also like you to consider adding in or replacing *one* workout that will help your body age well...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode You’re pulling the groceries in your car, just doing what you’ve always done, and all of a sudden your back spasms up. Or perhaps you’ve reached into the back seat of your car from the front seat and you feel like a knife just shot through your chest or maybe your back. Maybe you’ve been standing in line, someone calls your name, and when you turn you...