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

Season 23 Recap

June 24, 2025 • Season 23 • Episode 23

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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

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