The Grit & Grace Podcast
Real Women. Real Conversations. Full Lives.
Because no one's just wearing one hat, and these women are here to talk about all of it.
Hosted by Dana Lyons, The Grit & Grace Podcast brings you real, unfiltered conversations with women who are leading, building, navigating change, and living busy, multi-faceted lives. These aren't just interviews. They're honest, life-giving conversations about what it means to show up with faith, courage, and purpose, through every season and assignment.
From building businesses without losing yourself, to balancing marriage, motherhood, and ambition, to walking through menopause and midlife shifts with boldness and grace, this podcast is for women who are done living small.
What you'll hear:
–Bold steps outside comfort zones
–Stories of reinvention, risk, and renewal
–Career pivots, personal growth, and purpose-driven leadership
–Faith-forward wisdom for navigating business and life
–The messy, meaningful behind-the-scenes that don't make it to Instagram–but
matter the most.
If you're looking for insight, encouragement, and the kind of truth that doesn't need a filter, you're in the right place.
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Holiday Health Without the Guilt | Ali Virtue | Grit & Grace #4
Can you actually enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, bloated, or guilty afterward? In this festive Christmas episode of Grit & Grace, we welcome back Allie Virtue of Parkside Nutrition to break down how to stay healthy, energized, and grounded during the busiest (and treat-filled) time of the year.
We move past the awkwardness and talk about real health—starting with gut health (yes, even poop 💩). Allie shares why digestion is one of the most important indicators of overall well-being and how to navigate the holiday “treat fest” without derailing your progress or mindset.
You’ll also hear about “Grandma Training”—a powerful way to find your personal why—plus practical strategies for staying active when you’re traveling, hosting family, or completely off your normal routine.
🎁 In this episode, you’ll learn:
💩 The Truth About Digestion: Why regularity matters and what your body is trying to tell you
👵 Grandma Training: How to anchor your fitness goals to real-life function and purpose
🚶♀️ The 15-Minute Rule: Why “something is better than nothing” keeps momentum alive
🥩 The Double P Rule: How prioritizing Protein & Plants is the ultimate holiday hack
🧠 Stress vs. Digestion: Why “running from the lion” shuts down your gut health
⏰ Time Budgeting: How to take ownership of your schedule—even with toddlers or houseguests
✨ Key Quote:
“Nothing has absolutely no potential to go anywhere. Something, even a 5-minute walk, has the potential to become everything.”
Whether you’re trying to maintain progress, ditch the guilt, or simply feel better in your body this holiday season, this episode is packed with realistic, grace-filled strategies you can actually use.
🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share this Christmas episode with someone who needs permission to choose progress and joy this season.
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