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
428 episodes
50 Lessons I've Learned in 50 Years (Birthday Celebration Episode!)
Today is a very special episode: I'm walking you down memory lane and sharing standout lessons I've learned during the last 50 years. Note, this list of 50 things shared in this solo episode aren't all encompassing. Most of the items I've inclu...
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Season 22
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Episode 12
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Exhausted, Overwhelmed, and Over 40? Here's Why Your Body's Stress Response Has Changed with Marcyline Bailey
Today clinical social worker and stress management consultant Marcyline Bailey joins us at Graced Health and discusses why women over 40 experience stress differently. She shares practical mindfulness techniques and explores how faith can be in...
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Cracking the Code on Women's Longevity: Expert Insights for Your Best Years Ahead with Kristin Mallon
My conversation today with Kristin Mallon (board-certified nurse midwife, menopause expert, and breast health expert) emphasizes the need for more personalized, women-specific healthcare approaches and the importance of understanding individual...
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Season 22
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Episode 9
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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take Supplements
So many supplements, so much confusion! What is a woman over 40 to do?! Take a breath, I have your back. Today we are unpacking five essential things you need to consider when deciding what supplements to start adding in. The episo...
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Season 22
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Episode 8
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33:58
The Essentials of Diabetes: Health, Nutrition, and Mindset with Dr. Maria Colon-Gonzalez
In this powerful podcast episode, Dra. Maria provides an overview of different types of diabetes, explains insulin resistance, and discusses how it relates to hormonal changes in women over 40. This is Dra. Maria's second time on the show and I...
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Season 22
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Episode 8
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40:53
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Why Intermittent Fasting May Be Sabotaging Your Health (Especially in Women in Perimenopause and Beyond)
Intermittent Fasting has become crazy popular in recent year. Thanks to social media and influencers swearing by it, health and fasting have become connected. But is that really accurate? Should we be fasting? Or should we as women be fleeing f...
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Season 22
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Episode 7
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41:05
The Art of Gentle Meal Prep: Creating Space for Sabbath with Kathi Lipp
Do you currently practice a weekly Sabbath? God instructs us to do it (not suggests) because He has wired our minds and bodies to THRIVE when we adequately rest. This can be tricky though, in a world that applauds over achieving and idolizes pr...
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Season 22
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Episode 6
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Healing Prayer: Rewiring the Brain for Freedom from Eating Disorders and Beyond with Kassandra Baker
In this episode, I chat with Kassandra Baker, a certified health and mental health coach who helps women find freedom from unhealthy habits and eating disorders. Kassandra shares her personal journey of recovery and introduces us to the...
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Season 22
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Episode 5
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37:23
Practical Tips for Increasing Protein in Your Diet {Protein Part 4️⃣}
I couldn't do an entire series on protein without sharing some of the practical ways I ensure I have enough protein in my diet. These prevent me from blankly staring at the refrigerator wondering "what can I eat?"In this final episode of...
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Season 22
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Episode 4
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33:17
Decoding Protein Needs: A Comprehensive Guide for Women in Peri-Menopause and Beyond {Protein Part 3️⃣}
If you've been tuning in to this mini-series on protein, THIS is the episode you have probably been waiting for.Today I focus on the specific protein needs of women in peri-menopause and beyond. I cover:A recap of the pre...
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Season 22
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Episode 3
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35:33
The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders and Supplements {Protein Part 2️⃣}
"What kind of protein powder is best?" I can't tell you how many times I've been asked that question.In this second episode of my four-part series on protein, I delve into the world of protein powders and supplements. I cover...
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Season 22
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Episode 2
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21:44
"How much protein should I have?" {Part 1️⃣}
Fourteen (yes, 1️⃣4️⃣) months ago, I saw on a Zoom call with our Graced Health + community and said I wanted to do an episode on protein.It took me this long to fully research the complexities of this hot topic but also how to present it...
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Season 22
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Episode 1
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35:24
Season 21 Intuitive Eating Wrap-Up and Highlights
We've wrapped up another season! I hope you've enjoyed learning more about Christ-centered Intuitive Eating this past season as much as I have.If you've missed some, here is a recap with highlights from my guests over the past ten seaso...
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Season 21
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Episode 11
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Gentle Nutrition with Liesel Maddox (Intuitive Eating #10)
{Programming Note: I was traveling and didn't have my mic with me so the audio isn't the best. Thanks for your understanding!}Registered Dietitian Liesel Maddox joins us for our final principle of Intuitive Eating: Gentle Nutrition. Lie...
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Season 21
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Episode 11
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31:43