Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40
Welcome to the podcast dedicated to women over 40 who are looking for Christ-centered, Intuitive Eating-based and grace-filled ways of taking care of themselves. Hosted by NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach Amy Connell, we explore our health from a holistic perspective. Tune into Graced Health for conversations about physical, mental and spiritual health and receive peace and freedom in your food, exercise and body.
Episodes
460 episodes
The Maximizing & Optimization Myth: Finding Grace in Your Health Journey
In this episode, we discuss the modern quest for optimization and maximization in health practices and how it might be making us miserable. Drawing from an article from the Sunday Times, we chat about this trend through the lens of this podcast...
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Season 23
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Episode 15
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27:37
Meditation Myths Busted: A Guide to Everyday Mindfulness with Ann Swanson
In this episode, I interview Ann Swanson, author of "Meditation for the Real World" and "Science of Yoga." Ann, a new mother who recently published her meditation book, shares practical meditation techniques for everyday life. We ch...
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Season 23
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Episode 14
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41:40
Rant, Rave & Review: A Peek In What's Swirling in Amy's Head
Today we have a different style episode for you to enjoy and learn from. There are three sections in this episode - a rant about misleading health headlines, a rave about taking a break from social media, and a review of an interesting ar...
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Season 23
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Episode 13
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30:56
Finding God's Wisdom First: A Path to Holistic Healing with Alexandra Yu
In this episode, Alexandra Yu, a registered nurse, author, and podcaster, discusses seeking God's wisdom first for health and healing. She shares her journey from being focused on food and natural remedies to discovering a more holistic approac...
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Season 23
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Episode 12
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37:19
Nutrition Essentials in Perimenopause and Beyond
Today we are diving into six essential nutrition guidelines for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. Our approach here at Graced Health is rooted in Intuitive Eating, self-care, flexibility, and individual needs rather than strict diet ru...
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Season 23
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Episode 11
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29:51
How to Protect Your Vulnerable Areas with Strength Training
This conversation discusses the importance of strength training for women, particularly those in perimenopause and beyond. You'll learn four essential areas to strengthen to protect bones and build muscle health with aging. The episode emphasiz...
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Season 23
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Episode 10
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23:23
The Bone Battle No One Is Talking About: How Strength Changes Everything
This episode explores the critical role of strength training for women in perimenopause and beyond, specifically focusing on bone health. Key points discussed:-Explanation of two key bone cells and what they do- What h...
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Season 23
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Episode 9
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15:45
Your Nervous System on Diet Culture: How to Break Free and Find Peace
Sherry Shaban shares a powerful personal journey from being a competitive athlete to overcoming a life-changing back injury and a tumultuous relationship with food and fitness. After a car accident at 16 that ended her athletic career, she stru...
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Season 23
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Episode 8
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45:12
Behind Perfect Lives: The Truth About Addiction and Alcoholism (Part 2 of 2)
This conversation explores the often hidden issue of addiction within church communities. In part 2 of this series, Sarah Pritchard and Amy discuss addiction and recovery, emphasizing that addiction is an illness rather than a moral failing. Th...
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Season 23
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Episode 6
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42:05
The Truth About Getting Sober and Why Love Can't Fix Addiction (Part 1 of 2)
This is part one of our two-part series on addiction, where we'll tackle difficult questions with honesty, grace, and hope. Remember, whether you're directly affected by addiction or supporting someone who is, there is help, hope, and healin...
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Season 23
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Episode 5
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34:30
One hidden piece to helping your chronic pain puzzle
Chronic pain is an enduring challenge for many, often poorly understood and difficult to manage. My own journey began with persistent lower back pain that wouldn't ease with traditional treatments. It wasn't until an email from a therapist spar...
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Season 23
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Episode 5
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31:45
The Wellness Industry Has Lots Its Mind. Here's How to Navigate It with Michael Ulloa
In the ever-expanding world of health and wellness, it can be challenging to discern fact from fiction. With vast amounts of information available at the click of a button, knowing which advice to trust, especially on social media, is critical....
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Season 23
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Episode 4
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42:39
Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Science and Intuitive Eating: How to Create Balance
The food industry spends billions making ultra-processed foods irresistible. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach with a focus on intuitive eating, I've often pondered the complex relationship between these foods and our health. Today, let...
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Season 23
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Episode 3
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35:52
(Part 2) 8 Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year
Inviting the Lord into your time of reflection is Biblical. Even King David did it (see Psalm 139) as he asked God for wisdom in his self-examination of his life. What better One to ask for help but the One who knows us completely?!Toda...
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Season 23
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Episode 2
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20:05
8 Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year (Part 1)
In this episode, recorded several weeks into January, I share reflections on the new year after taking a break since mid-December. We hear a lot of January chatter about eating differently and exercising. Instead of getting consume...
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Season 23
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Episode 1
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25:28
Season 22 Recap + 2 Important Announcements
That's a wrap! What did season 22 hold? We focused on practical guidance across nutrition, healing, stress management, and aging well, both with solo episodes and guests.This season's categories fell into:Food and Nutrition&...
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Season 22
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Episode 22
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21:37
3 Quick Ways to Destress
Need a moment of calm during the holiday rush? In this mini-episode, discover three practical one-minute methods for de-stressing through intentional breathing. Learn how to incorporate simple three-breath practices into your daily routine, eve...
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Season 22
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Episode 21
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8:23
Amy Uncut: The standard deviation of expectations
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Season 17
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Episode 84
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6:30
Three Things Not to Do or Say This Holiday Season
In this mini-episode, I discuss three important mindset shifts for the holiday season, especially when spending time with family. Learn why we should rethink how we talk about exercise (hint: it's not about 'having to'), stop attaching moral va...
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Season 22
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Episode 20
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10:20
The (under $50) Items you Need to Start Strength Training
Do you have strength goals for 2025? Then this episode will bless you, packed with ideas for your Christmas list, to set you up for success and strength gains. This episode focuses on helping women, particularly those in perimenopause, start st...
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Season 22
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Episode 16
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19:09