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
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This is my final episode of the Graced Health podcast after more than 500 episodes. On the podcast today, I'm sharing the personal journey that led to this decision — including the sudden loss of my dad, a season of grief, and a growing sense that God is calling me toward stillness, presence, and closer connection with the people in my life (especially my mom). Listen in to hear where ...
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As part of the Graced Health Sunset Series, I sit down with Shaela Daugherty — certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and host of the Simple Fitness Habits podcast, where she helps Christian women simplify their health and fitness without the guilt or the overwhelm.
Shaela's story took an unexpected turn in late 2025, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 and thrust &mda...
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As part of the Graced Health Sunset Series, I sit down with Kate Lyman — nutrition coach, Master of Public Health, Certified Health Education Specialist, and owner of Kate Lyman Nutrition. Kate also co-hosts the How to Fitness podcast alongside Michael Ulloa, where the pair bring an evidence-based, ad-free lens to trending wellness and nutrition topics.
In this conversation, Kate breaks...
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As Graced Health winds down its final season, I'm introducing listeners to podcasters I trust to carry them forward — like Brittany Braswell, RD, and host of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast (formerly the Joy-Filled Eater Podcast). Brittany is a registered dietitian, public speaker, and creator of the Joy-Filled Eater course, where she helps Christian women break free from food gu...
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As part of our Sunset Series, I'm introducing you to podcasters I know, trust, and love — so you'll have somewhere to turn when Graced Health wraps up. Today I'm talking with my friend Heather Creekmore, host of the Compared to Who podcast and author of several books, including Aging Gratefully. Heather and her husband Eric live in Austin with their four teenagers, and she's spent year...
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After more than five hundred episodes, the Graced Health podcast is coming to an end. Before we get there, we're slowing down intentionally — because every good workout deserves a cool-down.
Over the next several weeks, I'll be introducing you to podcasters I know personally and trust deeply. And on August 11th, I'll share the full story of why I'm stepping away and what I'm stepping to...
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The wellness industry will always have something new to sell you — red light masks, cold plunge tubs, vagus nerve stimulators, hydrogen water bottles, sleep maxing gadgets. And honestly? Some of them might even be worth it. But how do you know?
In this final episode of the Common Sense series, I'm giving you something more valuable than a product review: a framework for thinking. Seven ...
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I made up a breathing technique involving a clock face. Yes, really. And it works. That's just one of 10 tools in this week's episode on mindful breathing for stress — perfect timing if your nervous system has felt a little extra "on" lately.
In this episode of the Common Sense series, I tackle a topic that's simple, free, and easy to overlook: breathing. A coaching client's request spa...
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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.
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- 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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