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
Episodes
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Were you constantly told to "stand up straight" growing up? In this common sense episode, we're taking a fresh look at posture—not as a matter of appearance, but as an important part of strength, mobility, balance, and healthy aging. Learn what's really happening to posture during midlife, why it's so common to find yourself hunching forward, and what you can do to improve it.
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We are living in a supplement era — and it's overwhelming. Between Instagram reels, podcast ads, and influencer recommendations, it can feel like you need an entire shopping cart of pills and powders just to function. But do you?
In this episode, I'm zooming out and taking a common-sense approach to supplements: no hype, no magic wands, just practical guidance to help you figure out wha...
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When a friend described drooping eyes, slurred words, and fuzzy thinking at brunch — and then brushed it off as anxiety — I knew something wasn't right. That conversation sparked this important Common Sense episode on recognizing the warning signs of stroke, TIA, and heart attacks, and why acting fast can make all the difference.
I hope this episode gives you a little more c...
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Does your sleep tracker know you better than you know yourself — or is it just stressing you out? If you've ever woken up more anxious about your sleep score than actually rested, this episode is for you. We're cutting through the noise, the supplements, and the sleep-maxing culture to get back to what actually works — a common-sense, no-fuss approach to sleeping better in midlif...
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Weighted vests are everywhere — on Instagram, in neighborhood Facebook groups, and on your morning walk. But does that mean you should be wearing one? In this Common Sense episode, we cut through the hype so you can decide what's right for your body and your goals.
In this episode:
- What a weighted vest actually is and the two main styles (zip-up vs. X-strap)
- The #1 thing a weighted ve...
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"Lifting heavy" is one of the most talked-about topics in women's fitness right now — but what does it actually mean? In this episode of the Common Sense Series, we cut through the noise and break down what lifting heavy really is, why it matters (especially as estrogen declines), and how to work your way up to it safely and sustainably. No barbell required, no gym membership nec...
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Protein advice online is loud, contradictory, and exhausting — and you deserve better than a 30-second reel telling you to eat 200 grams a day. In this episode, we cut through the noise with a calm, research-backed approach built specifically for women in perimenopause and beyond. You'll walk away with simple, practical guidance — and a whole lot of permission to stop making this...
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A friend's Marco Polo message sparked this whole episode — "Amy, I'm sore all the time and I don't understand why." Sound familiar? Today we're diving into what chronic soreness actually means, why it's not a sign you're doing something wrong, and the simple levers you can start pulling right now to feel better between your workouts.
In this episode we chat about:
- What DOMS is and wh...
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Creatine is everywhere right now—but is it safe? Is it only for bodybuilders? And does it actually benefit women in midlife?
In this episode, we take a clear, research-backed look at creatine—what it is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining attention for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. From muscle strength to brain health, we unpack the facts, clear u...
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If you've ever stared at the ceiling at 3 AM wondering why your brain won't shut off, this episode is for you. Therapist and sleep specialist Kathleen Saucier joins the Graced Health Podcast to break down CBTI — the evidence-based method that outperforms sleep medication and is recommended as a frontline treatment even for sleep apnea. From why lying in bed too long is actually making ...
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"It's too late" is the biggest lie we tell ourselves after 60. Allison McCune Davis is here to bust that myth wide open.
After 14 years in the natural health space and raising her family, Allison turned 60 and felt a familiar restlessness — the kind that signals a new chapter. That spark led her to write 60 Is a Good Start: A Powerful Body, a Purposeful Life, and a Plan to M...
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Please tell me I'm not the only one this has happened to. You make a plan — a good one. And then life shows up, and the plan is gone.
Whether it's an injury, grief, travel, or just a random Thursday that derailed everything — life will interrupt your plan. The question isn't whether it will happen. It's what you'll do when it does.
In this episode, I'm sharing a concept I call the ...
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What if the key to better health wasn't more supplements, more tracking, or more optimization — but simply learning to listen? In this episode, Dr. Brook Sheehan, chiropractor, host of Your Body Speaks, and creator of the Body OS, joins us for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to honor your body — especially in midlife.
Dr. Brook shares her personal jou...
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Today we welcome back master NASM trainer and menopause specialist Kerry Ann Madden for a candid, unscripted conversation about how both our movement and exercise habits have genuinely shifted over the past ten years — no Instagram highlight reel, just the real story.
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1. Losing Speed & Power Without Realizing It
2. The Fitness Community Factor
3. The Mo...
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500 episodes. 150 guests. And a month away I didn't plan for.
Welcome back to the Graced Health Podcast — and welcome to a milestone I've been thinking about for a long time.
This episode looks a little different than I originally envisioned for episode 500.
I already knew "uncomfortable lessons" was an unusual theme for a milestone episode. I had no idea just how fitting it would b...
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Ever felt like you're too old to start over? Think again.
In this powerful episode, Stefanie Gass, host of the Online Business for Christian Women Podcast, joins us to talk about something that might hit closer to home than you realize—even if business isn't your thing.
Stefanie's story is raw and redemptive. From finance executive to top 1% network marketer, she had everything the world...
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What if you could literally change your brain's structure just by thinking differently? Neurosurgeon and Iraq war veteran Dr. Lee Warren shares groundbreaking insights on how modern brain science confirms ancient biblical wisdom—and how you can use "self-brain surgery" to break free from anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns. After performing over 200 brain surgeries in a ...
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What if I told you that five simple kitchen systems could make healthy eating feel automatic instead of exhausting?
In this episode, I share five practical kitchen systems I use daily to make healthy eating easier and less overwhelming. My friends started sharing their organization systems on Marco Polo, and it made me realize something surprising about myself— I actually DO...
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What does it look like to navigate mental health struggles while living out your faith?
It’s a question many of us carry—sometimes silently. And it’s one I was honored to explore in this week’s conversation with Carla Arges.
Carla’s story isn’t neat or easy. She experienced childhood trauma, homelessness at 14, misdiagnoses for years, and eventually received...
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Our episode today explores how the same physical activity can serve completely different purposes depending on your intention behind it.
We challenge the wellness industry's constant pressure to "go harder" and achieve maximum intensity every single day, suggesting it's time to release that mentality. Instead, let's go after a grace-based approach rooted in freedom rather than legalism....
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