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Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Want to feel strong and well in your body — without the diet culture pressure? The Graced Health podcast is for Christ-centered women in perimenopause and menopause who want to feel capable, grounded, and at peace in their bodies — without all the noise.

Here you'll find practical, grace-filled guidance on strength training, nutrition, body image, and wellness — all rooted in faith and free from diet culture. No shame. No comparison. Just clarity, encouragement, and a voice of reason.

I'm Amy Connell, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who grew up in diet culture doing step aerobics in a thong leotard.

God called me into Graced Health after showing me there's a more peaceful, less obsessive way to care for my body — so I can do what He's called me to do.

New episodes drop every week, covering everything from strength training and menopause to intuitive eating and body stewardship — all through a grace-centered lens.

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Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Nutrition Essentials in Perimenopause and Beyond

April 01, 2025 • Season 23 • Episode 11

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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 rules. Also, loads of GRACE! It's not about being perfect but simply trying your best to steward well and care for the body that the Lord gifted you to do life in.

Key points discussed:

1. The importance of approaching nutrition from a place of self-care, not restriction

2. The wisdom of implementing changes slowly and mindfully

3. Why it's key to listen to YOUR unique body

4. How to be aware of potential eating disorder triggers

5. Popular eating habits that are not recommended for women in perimenopause

6. The benefits of eating balanced meals and simple steps to start

7. High protein meal ideas

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