Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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Discover the secrets to glowing skin at any age! Join me and master esthetician Natalie Bevins as we discuss the intimate relationship between our emotions and the health of our skin. Together, we peel back the layers of common misconceptions and reveal the often-unseen journey our skin takes as we age. We'll guide you through understanding the unseen changes like dryness and collagen loss, and why a radiant complexion is just as much about internal balance as it is about external care.

We discuss:

• The unseen changes happening to our skin as we age
• Common skincare mistakes women make as we age
• Morning and evening recommendations for skincare

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https://lp.fortembeauty.com/
Instagram: @thefortembeauty
Facebook: @thefortembeauty

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I have been a fitness professional for over 18 years. I have been a fitness enthusiast my entire adult life, and I am deprioritizing exercise on my wellness list.

Why?  Thanks to conversations I've been having here on the Graced Health Podcast and just with ongoing learning, I am finally understanding how small things contribute to our overall wellbeing.

I have been creating this storehouse of simple ways to take care of ourselves.

With that, I've created a free download called 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health for Women Over 40, which you can get here.

When you get that free download, you'll get exclusive access to a blog post full of the science and conversations supporting all 30+ ways. You'll also receive a roadmap of episodes I recommend to learn more about and sources linking to the research.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 of those (with a bonus one as well).

Links Discussed:
- Verilux Happy Light
- 90s Decompression Free Download from Tighten Your Tinkler
- Your CORE Strength book info

My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter

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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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Do you feel like you are a cluttery person? My husband will confirm that I am a bit cluttery when it comes to certain areas of our house. You wouldn’t believe it if you popped in unexpectedly because I’m relatively good at keeping certain areas, like my living room and kitchen clutter-free. But go further in, and you’ll definitely see spaces that have built-up stuff and junk that makes me feel overwhelmed and unsettled.

Clutter happens in our heads, as well. I should, I need to, I wish I had, all these words can junk up our minds and leave our souls feeling restless. My guest today, Sonya Mack, is here to help us ditch the mental clutter and living into something bigger God created us for. As a physician assistant, she helps people’s bodies heal, but as a life coach, she helps busy moms fight the emotional and mental clutter so they can live a relaxed, empowered, and joy-filled life.

We discuss:

• How our emotional health influences our physical health
• Ditching the mental clutter and living into what God has for us
• Maintaining joy and clarity after clearing the mental clutter
• Sonya's Live Joy Life program

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Connect with Sonya
www.sonyajoymack.com
Instagram: @sonyajoymack
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Sonya Joy Mack is the CEO and Lead Life Coach of The LIVE JOY LIFE, an organization that empowers busy mom professionals to banish the busy and mental clutter and live the “something bigger” God created them for. Her debut book “This Changes Everything” is based on Sonya's own “something bigger” story of hope and healing through the grief grief of her mothers’s passion and inspires readers to follow their God-given dreams. Sonya lives in Des Moines, Iowa with her husband and two spunky daughters where she continues to bring joy to busy mommas everywhere.

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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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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What is your relationship with exercise? For some it’s their way of managing their mental health, heart health, or their way of connecting and socializing. For others, it’s a bit more dark and may feel like a chore or something we “have to do.”

My guest today, Lisa DeKam, is a physical therapist who is on a mission to help people create joyful movement. My mind was blown when she explained that in more detail and then turned those words around to truly get the point across.

We discuss:

• Reconnecting with our bodies
• What to do when exercise feels like a chore
• What to do when we are in chronic pain
• Self-compassion
• How the mind-body connection relates to exercise

Connect with Lisa
https://www.theaxiaproject.com
Instagram: @lisadekam.pt @theaxiaproject
Facebook: The Axia Project

With over 20 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Lisa has a passion for working with individuals who are pursuing eating disorder recovery. She enjoys addressing the impact of eating disorders on physical function, the emotional experience of exercise, and how meaningful movement offers a resource for healing and hope. Her deep appreciation for the human body and the gift of movement also translates into exploring the outdoors as often as she can.

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

Have a question? Click here.

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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GracedHealth.com
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YouTube: @AmyConnell

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Today is our final episode in our 4-part series on the Core Essentials of Graced Health.

Our final pillar is E: Expansive health topics.

When you listen to The Grace health podcast, I give you the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics that are important to our health particularly as we age.  I truly try to provide a holistic approach when planning my seasons with both guests and my solo episodes.

Our episode guests provide a treasure trove of insights, whether you're navigating the nuanced dance of intuitive eating or seeking to redefine your body's image as you age with grace. Plus, I'll show you how to make the most of our content-rich library, ensuring you can revisit topics that spark your interest or discover new gems at your leisure.

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Leave a voice mail if you have particular health topics you'd like to hear about!

My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter

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In the third episode of the mini-series 'The Core Essentials of Graced Health',  I continue to break down the acronym GRACE.

After exploring 'G' for Grace and 'R' for Resilient Aging in the previous episodes, in this episode, I discuss 'C', which stands for 'Christ-centered'. I also discuss my choice to build a Christ-centered podcast while acknowledging guests from various backgrounds and beliefs.

Links:
- How do I know my calling (season 6)
- A guide to reestablishing trust in our bodies with Leslie Schilling (season 18)

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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GracedHealth.com
Instagram: @GracedHealth
YouTube: @AmyConnell