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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.

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Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40

The Maximizing & Optimization Myth: Finding Grace in Your Health Journey

April 29, 2025 • Season 23 • Episode 15

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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's six core values: knowledge, discernment, diversity, encouragement, faith, and grace.

Key Topics Covered

The dangers of health "maximization" culture
Importance of finding information relevant to your unique body
Why men's health advice often doesn't work for women
Viewing your health journey through a lens of grace
Finding balance between health goals and spiritual well-being

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