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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.
Ready to get started? Download my free guide: 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause at https://www.gracedhealth.com/health
Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women
Season 23 Recap
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This season featured 23 episodes with a mix of solo content (15 episodes) and guest interviews (8 episodes). I covered various aspects of holistic health through a faith-based, diet-culture-free lens, focusing on body, mind, and spirit wellness for women in perimenopause and beyond.
Topics from this past season:
Nutrition
- Episode 4: Ultra Processed Foods, Food Science and Intuitive Eating - Balancing food science with intuitive eating principles
- Episode 11: Nutrition Essentials in Perimenopause and Beyond - Six essential nutrition guidelines with practical strategies
- Episode 22: How to Choose Seafood and Avoid Rare Ciguatera Poisoning - Personal story and seafood safety resources
Fitness
- Episode 9: The Bone Battle - Why strength training is crucial for bone health
- Episode 10: How to Protect Your Vulnerable Areas with Strength Training - Four key areas to focus on with free exercise download
- Episode 17: Should I Wear a Weighted Vest? - Research-based guide on weighted vest benefits and considerations
- Episode 19: Seasons of Strength - Adapting workouts for summer and life changes
- Episode 20: Finding Your Perfect Fit - Comprehensive shoe selection guide
Faith
- Episode 12: Finding God's Wisdom First (with Alexandra Yu) - Holistic healing through faith-based approach
Nervous System & Stress Management
- Episode 8: Your Nervous System on Diet Culture (with Sherry Chabon) - Breaking free from diet culture's impact on nervous system
- Episode 15: Meditation Myths Busted (with Anne Swanson) - Practical meditation tips and misconceptions
- Episode 16: Beyond Barbie Style Self-Care (with Janice McWilliams) - Meaningful self-care for sustainable living
General Wellness
- Episodes 1-2: Eight Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year
- Episode 3: The Wellness Industry Has Lost Its Mind (with Michael Yeo) - Navigating wellness trends with evidence-based approach
- Episode 5: One Hidden Piece to Helping Your Chronic Pain Puzzle
- Episodes 6-7: Addiction two-part series (with Sarah Pritchard)
- Episode 13: Rant, Rave & Review - Mixed format episode including article on chronic tiredness
- Episode 14: The Maximization and Optimization Myth - Finding balance in wellness culture
- Episode 18: Breaking Free From Expectations (with Stephanie Ravens Craft) - Identity and life transitions
- Episode 21: The Self-Talk Revolution - Improving internal dialogue with grace
What's Next
- July: "Moment of Grace" short episodes featuring guest highlights
- Upcoming: Celebrating 500th episode milestone
- August: New season launch with course offering "Strong and Vibrant at Home"
My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter
30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)
Connect with Amy:
GracedHealth.com
Instagram: @GracedHealth
YouTube: @AmyConnell
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