Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

By Amy Connell: Women's Health & FitnessHealth & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Christianity Fitness

Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women episodes

March 22, 2024 Your CORE Strength: Introduction
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8 min
March 19, 2024Discovering the Breath of Life and Soul-Deep Beauty Within
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Rich
Beautiful
Redeeming
Grace-giving
Gentle

All of these words come to mind when I think about this episode. I hope those sound as lovely to you as they are to me and I know you’re going to love this conversation.

Today I’m speaking with Melissa Johnson, host of the Impossible Beauty podcast and author of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. I recorded this months ago and as I edited and prepped it recently, I have to admit I needed Melissa’s words now more than ever.
We discuss:
Melissa's experience with her eating disorder
Body shame
How not to repeat the cycle of poor relationship with food and our bodies with our daughters
"The baby shower effect"
Breath
and so much more

Get your copy of Soul-Deep Beauty here or purchase at the publisher, Baker House, for 30% off here.

Listen to Melissa's podcast, Impossible Beauty
Connect with Melissa:
impossible-beauty.com
Instagram: @impossible.beauty
Facebook: Impossible Beauty Podcast

Melissa Johnson is a marriage and family therapist, is a spiritual director, and teaches an undergraduate course at Bethel University on soul wellbeing. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us.” Melissa lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband. Learn more at impossible-beauty.com.

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47 min
March 15, 2024 Amy Uncut Exciting: Your Free Gift + Updates to Your CORE Strength
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Ever faced technological setbacks that threw a wrench in your plans? That's exactly what happened with our podcast schedule, but like a phoenix rising, we've come back stronger, armed with a treasure trove of updates and gifts just for you. Get the behind-the-scenes look as I share the trials and triumphs of completing the audiobook for "Your Core Strength" and the meticulous dance of finalizing the book design, including the tricky spine measurement. But the real showstopper is Steve Kuhn's interior design, a masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of a book meant to inspire young girls.

This episode isn't just a journey through the creative process. It's also a strategic map to the upcoming release. I'm taking a new approach with preorders, navigating the waters of independent publishing through KDP and Ingram Spark to bring you physical copies with a cherry on top—preorder bonuses that will enrich your experience. Don't miss out on how to claim your free parents' guide, a heartfelt thank you from me to you, and a sneak peek into the invaluable resources that await anyone guiding young women towards their true potential.
My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter

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8 min
March 12, 2024 Say Goodbye to Knee Pain with Strength and Flexibility
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"My knees hurt!"

Did you know that you can support your knees by strengthing your ... glutes?

That's right! Especially for my friends over 40, today's episode talks about what may be causing hurt knees and exercises we can do to help.

If you feel your legs weakening or your knees don't feel as stable, try suggestions in today's show.

Get your free download Squat Free Strong Legs

Watch (and do!) my YouTube video Stronger Glutes for Healthier Knees
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)

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18 min
March 05, 2024Transcending Trauma Through Understanding and Self-Compassion
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One of the words I know I’ve heard a lot more about in the last several years is trauma. This can come across in many, many ways, but we can’t ignore its impact not only on our mental health but also our body. Author Danielle Bernock is here today to share her experience with the side effects of trauma and understand how unresolved trauma may show up in our bodies.

We discuss:
The connection between trauma and health
How to become stronger to be less apt to trauma
Danielle’s story of having an eating disorder and how that was related to her trauma
Why she calls herself “that lady on the internet who loves you”

Danielle's Resources:
Emerging with Wings book
Because You Matter book
Heal Your Childhood SELF
Victorious Souls Coaching

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https://www.daniellebernock.com/
Instagram: @dbernock
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YouTube

Danielle Bernock is a multiple childhood trauma survivor who turned her pain into purpose as an international, award-winning author, dynamic speaker, host of Victorious Souls Podcast, trauma-informed faith-based self-love coach, and founder of 4F Media. She came to Jesus as a child, but trauma made a mess of it. Steeped in pain, and without support, her life spiraled out of control. But God understood her pain, pursued her with His love, bringing her back to Himself, and healing her heart. He has commissioned her to share the love she's come to know, and empower others to embrace their God-given greatness.

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)

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YouTube: @AmyConnell
34 min
March 01, 2024 Amy Uncut: The art of balance
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4 min
February 27, 2024Plantar Fasciitis: Your Guide to Treatment, Causes and My Personal Prevention Playbook
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I really hope you don't need this episode. I hope you have never and will never have plantar fasciitis.

BUT

If you do, here's the 411 on Plantar Fasciitis. In today's solo episode, I share:
What is plantar fasciitis
Causes
Symptoms
Prevention
Treatment
and my personal playbook of how I've gone ten years without getting it
Check out the YouTube video I made with stretches
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)

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24 min
February 23, 2024 Amy Uncut: How can you use purpose in your pain?
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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)

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5 min
February 20, 2024Mastering Your Mindset as You Navigate Menopause
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As I am navigating my own way through the perimenopause phase and as I’ve heard from so many of you who are right there with me or beyond, I’m realizing how much my thoughts control my attitude. It’s so easy to fall into patterns of comparison, even if it’s just comparison to the previous me, or what I “need to” or “should" be doing.

I loved this conversation with Master Trainer Kerry Ann Madden because she helped me reframe some of the very real challenges that go along with this season. And even if you are a phase or two past where I am, I think you’ll still appreciate Kerry Ann’s wisdom.

We discuss:
Mindsets that can hold us back
Changes we need to allow ourselves to make
Guidance for the days you're "just not feeling it" and struggle to exercise
Recommended books to help your journey
Kerry Ann is the creator and owner of KAM Fitness and Nutrition. She is a Certified Master Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and a Certified Menopause Health and Wellness Specialist. Kerry had struggled with body image, yoyo dieting and exercise for as long as she can remember. After years of trial and error, she decided to get scientific about these challenges and become a fitness professional to share her insights and experience with clients worldwide.

Get Kerry Ann's free guide to help you thrive through menopause

Connect with Kerry Ann:
https://www.kamfitnessandnutrition.com/
Instagram: @kerryannmadden
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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
50 min
February 16, 2024 Amy Uncut: When is Our Ordinary Time?
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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

7 min

About Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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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,…