Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode We are in part five of a series called B.COMPLETE, which focuses on all the ways we want to take care of our body as we age. So far we’ve covered balance, core, mini muscles, and pause. If you missed any of those, make sure you go back and listen. Today’s B.COMPLETE focus is LE in the acronym for “LEngthening.” We discuss: What does "lengthening&q...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This season I'm sharing some of the important ways we need to move our body after 40. And believe it or not, pausing is one of those ways. In part 4 of our 7-part series, I'm covering the P of B.COMPLETE: PAUSE I discuss: What pausing means in relation to workouts What happens if we don't pause periodically Actionable ways to pause (from...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Welcome to the third installment of our B.COMPLETE series, where we are talking about all the smaller ways we can take care of ourselves after 40 to leave us feeling more balanced, centered, strong and limber. Today's episode is "M", part of the acronym B.COMPLETE. Last week we covered COre, and two weeks ago Balance.  M - our Mini Muscl...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I’ve been a fitness professional for 17 years, and without fail, the number one request I receive from any client at any age is “more core!” I totally get it- there is nothing more rewarding than arching your back backwards and feeling your muscles stretch and they're sore and it just feels so rewarding. Or if you're attuned to how you'r...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Balance is one of those things that you don’t realize how much you need it until you actually need it. Unfortunately, as we age we don’t even realize how much it is deteriorating until it’s too late.  In today's solo episode, we explore: Why our balance deteriorates as we age How to mitigate that loss Easy ways to add balance into your everyday li...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My conversation today with Hally Brooke encompasses all things health: physical, mental and spiritual. Hally comes with such a positive energy that stems from combining a deep understanding of science with a realistic and holistic approach. She defines “nourishment” for us at one point and it was kind of like a Jerry Maguire moment. Instead of “You had...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Anytime we have five Tuesdays in a month, I try to bring an extra bonus conversation that adds a different element to our typical topics. Today’s conversation with Dr. Teresa Cody illuminates all the different ways we can use PRP to help heal our bodies. We discuss platelet rich plasma, the studies surrounding it, her own anecdotal evidence, and my per...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Faced with the unimaginable, Christine had to put her  modeling career on hold when unexpected medical issues took horrendous turns for the worse. Through these trying times, she trusted in God and came out healed and stronger than ever. Christine’s eyes were opened to a new passion in life – sharing her story of hope and helping others. Her inspiratio...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Have you ever felt like you were sleepwalking through your faith? Or maybe it had become numb, or possibly rote? My guest today, author and podcast host Yvette Walker is here to discuss a season in her life when she was doing just that. She shares her experience of that season as well as what awakened her faith. We discuss: What Positively Joy means to...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Have you ever been so down, depressed or in despair you didn't have the words to pray? So has neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Yet she chose one promise God gives us to focus on and share, more for her own encouragement than anything: weeping may stay for the night,     but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Ten years later she&apo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My guest today is my friend Kay Stacy, who has a unique story of having a stroke while on the operating table at age 25 and is thriving 27 years later. She has some lingering issues she deals with but I wanted to you to meet her because she’s just the epitome of resilience. We talk about how she managed recovering from a stroke while raising a family a...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I am a sucker for health click bait. Not necessarily because I think it’s going to work, but because I like to see what kind of content is being put out there that I will more than likely have to give a differing perspective to a friend or client at some point. Today’s guest is one of those stories that don’t necessarily make headlines, but deserves al...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Last week you met Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women and learned how 4Word leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence. As I mentioned, I am a member of the Houston Community Group. Last fall I was asked to speak at this group in conjunction with that season's theme of &qu...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you are a Christian woman trying to figure out how to invest in your family, faith and career without sacrificing your sanity, this episode is for you. I'm speaking with Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women, an organization that leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode One of the things I struggle with as a Jesus follower is holding space for people who are hurting or going through a difficult time and also being a light or encouraging. As I’ve been paying attention to the mental health professionals, I’ve been learning about the concept of Toxic Positivity. And to be honest, I’ve been guilty of this…probably even mo...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you have one of those friends who is authentically joyful, but has a wonderful perspective on the hard things as well? And she’s masterful about bringing people together around the table in a way that works for her. Today I’m speaking with Lisa Kelley, who shares her experiences and recipes for doing just that in her book Love Soup. ​ Lisa Kelley is...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I may have convinced you why carbs are not the enemy in my book Your Worthy Body, but you may still feel like they are something to avoid...especially if you feel addicted to them.  Today I'm sharing some of the brain and body science behind this, and delineate between the different types of carbs...and the Disney analogy associated with them. Lin...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I hear you. I truly do. Food and eating and qualities and what and when and all the things are challenging, confusing and sometimes contradicting. There are a lot of voices out there. And then, layering on another element is the emotions we have surrounding our food.  Sometimes that can lead to guilt and shame, sometimes those can actually bring a smil...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you’ve my book Your Worthy body, you met my friend Camisha Broussard in Chapter 4 entitled She has THE Perfect Body. In that chapter I dig into body image differences in Black women and white women. I had enormous help from Camisha in writing this chapter and I truly do call it “our” chapter.  One of the journeys Camisha and I have taken together is...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I love my conversation with fitness professional Aimee Nicotera today. Quite simply, it humanizes the fitness professionals. We talk about perspective changes through her cancer battle, finding your own balance, and motivation shifts. And if you are someone who likes a strong takeaway, Aimee breaks down an ideal week of fitness over 40 to help you func...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com Click here to leave a review…simply! New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nouri...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Get ready for the most laughs you have ever encountered in a conversation about pelvic floor health. And if you think you just need to do kegels to strengthen your pelvic floor, you definitely need to keep listening. Also - did you know your back and hip pain may be due to your pelvic floor? Many women experience tightness and discomfort in their back,...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I’ve had a lot of conversations with other moms who struggle with providing quality meals to picky eaters. Plus, let’s face it: as our kids get older, they want more control of everything. This is normal as they grow; my challenge is giving them the chance to have control while still offering foods that will make my teen athletes fuel and perform well....

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What kinds of things run through your head when you eat? Are you counting calories? Telling yourself you’re having good or bad food? Rewarding a good day or punishing a bad? Or maybe it’s a special meal we are enjoying with a loved one. We have all kinds of food noise running through our head. If you aren’t familiar with the term food noise or are fami...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Let's focus on a different aspect of our health today. Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com Click here to leave a review…simply! New book! Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules My latest recommende...