Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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If you’re a long time listener, you have met my guest today, Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Dr. Michelle has joined us speaking about Anxiety, Caring for Our Teen’s Mental Health, Meditation, and one of her books Today is Going to Be a Good Day.

Today is a special day because Dr. Michelle is sharing her wisdom and experience of being a cancer caretaker as well as cancer patient. She is here to help us navigate those times we want to help and be supportive but are just not sure what to do. Dr. Michelle provides many useful, tangible and specific ways we can help a friend or loved one going through any kind of diagnosis, and also guides us away from things that are meant to be helpful but aren’t. 

 From her personal journey as a cancer patient and caregiver, she provides us with practical advice and tangible means to support a friend or loved one grappling with a major health condition. We dive into the depths of topics ranging from mindful communication and respectful boundaries to the shared power of prayers and scripture in providing comfort and hope.

Read Dr. Michelle's Blog Post about supporting someone with cancer here.

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Listen to previous episodes with Dr. Michelle:
The Intersection of Neuropsychology and Faith: Breaking Anxiety's Grip
Caring for Our Teen's Mental Health
Christians: Why You Need to Rethink Your Perspective on Meditation
Today is Going to be a Good Day (Even if There Are Bad Moments)

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As I’ve been on my own journey of repairing my relationship with my body and food, I’ve realized that much of the messaging I’ve given my children, especially in their younger years, was given out of love, but not necessarily helpful.

But what happens when we realize the messaging we’ve given our children is something we wish we could change? There’s that saying that when you know better you do better, but what do we do when what we didn’t know was actually harmful?

Registered Dietitian Kristin Williams joins us today to help us navigate this. Kristin works with all types of clients, male and female, young to not-so-young, but also with a lot of young women and their parents. I knew she was just the right person to have this conversation with compassion, grace, and truth. However old your children are, if you’re thinking “oh man have I messed them up?” this is an episode for you.   

We discuss:

- Wishing we could have done things differently
- Reverse course from diet culture and body shaming with our older kids
- Opening the conversation of "I think I messed up"
- How to broach challenging conversations like what our children are wearing

Connect with Kristin
https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com
Instagram: @wonderfullymadenutrition
Facebook: Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling

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Do you get enough calcium? I thought so, and I was wrong.

Do you know why you need it, especially in menopause and beyond? 

Today,  I'm sharing intriguing insights about the critical role calcium plays in our bodies, especially for women in menopause and beyond. As we navigate the unpredictable waves of hormonal changes, it becomes vital to monitor and understand our calcium intake. 

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I am thrilled beyond words to have today's chat with Amanda Thebe, a fitness and women's health expert with nearly three decades of experience in the fitness industry. 

Join us as Amanda encourages women to focus on their overall health, beyond the number on the scale.

We discuss:

• The biologic effects of our changing hormones that cause weight gain in the midsection
• Adjusting our mindset surrounding menopause-related weight gain
• High level guidelines for avoiding or shedding excess fat
• The effects of alcohol on our body composition
• Hormone therapy

Connect with Amanda:

AmandaThebe.com
Instagram: @amanda.thebe
Facebook: @amandathebex

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

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Are you ready to embrace the beauty of aging, and empower yourself with the strength of grace? Join me as we traverse the path of aging so we can feel and function well using my 10 Simple Essentials for Aging with Grace and Strength.

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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

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)

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)

Connect with Amy:
GracedHealth.com
Instagram: @GracedHealth
YouTube: @AmyConnell