Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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This conversation explores the often hidden issue of addiction within church communities. In part 2 of this series, Sarah Pritchard and Amy discuss addiction and recovery, emphasizing that addiction is an illness rather than a moral failing. They explore how shame and guilt often accompany addiction but aren't helpful since the person is suffering from a disease. Sarah shares her personal perspective that addiction isn't necessarily caused by trauma or upbringing, suggesting it may be more related to chemical makeup or genetics. The conversation also touches on faith, addressing the misconception that being a "better Christian" would prevent addiction problems. 

Key points include:

- The church's response to addiction

- Understanding addiction in religious communities

- The challenge of shame

- Finding effective support

- Misconceptions about addiction being solely a moral failing

- The chemical/genetic components of addiction versus environmental factors

- How addiction affects people regardless of their background or upbringing

- Finding gratitude in recovery and the recovery journey

- Exploring the question of whether addiction has genetic components

- The intersection of faith and addiction recovery

Resources:

Listen and watch Impacting Recovery - Uncensored on YouTube

CONTACT IMPACT RECOVERY CENTER

ImpactRecoveryCenter.net

Instagram: @impactrecoverycenter 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamsimpact 

https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahp_impact

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This is part one of our two-part series on addiction, where we'll tackle difficult questions with honesty, grace, and hope. Remember, whether you're directly affected by addiction or supporting someone who is, there is help, hope, and healing available.

Key points discussed in part 1:

1. Explain how addiction is actually a disease
2. Why "just stop" isn't helpful advice 
3. How alcohol/drugs serve important functions for addicts
4. Recovery process
5. Relapse insight
6. Supporting loved ones

Listen and watch Impacting Recovery - Uncensored on YouTube

CONTACT IMPACT RECOVERY CENTER

ImpactRecoveryCenter.net

Instagram: @impactrecoverycenter 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamsimpact 

https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahp_impact

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Chronic pain is an enduring challenge for many, often poorly understood and difficult to manage. My own journey began with persistent lower back pain that wouldn't ease with traditional treatments. It wasn't until an email from a therapist sparked my curiosity about the brain's involvement in chronic pain that I explored new avenues for managing my discomfort. In this episode, I aim to share my discoveries and insights, offering potential pathways for others experiencing similar struggles.

You'll hear today: 

1. My Journey with Chronic Pain

2. The Brain's Role in Chronic Pain

3. Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain

4. How to Rethink Chronic Pain

Sources:

Mayo Clinic article on chronic pain

The relationship between negative metacognitive thoughts, pain catastrophizing and adjustment to chronic pain

Associations between pain intensity, psychosocial factors, and pain-related disability in 4285 patients with chronic pain from Nature

My YouTube Video on Ciguatera

Episode Mentioned

Christians: Why You Need to Change Your Perspective on Meditation with Dr. Michelle Bangtson

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In the ever-expanding world of health and wellness, it can be challenging to discern fact from fiction. With vast amounts of information available at the click of a button, knowing which advice to trust, especially on social media, is critical.

Today on the podcast we have Michael Ulloa, an online personal trainer and performance nutritionist known for his no-nonsense, evidence-based approach. Together, we delve into the realm of wellness culture, addressing misinformation and the rising problematic trends in the fitness and nutrition industry.

You'll hear today:

1. Problematic Patterns and Dangerous Trends in Wellness Culture

2. How to Navigate the Noise of Social Media and Advice Found There

3. Recommendations from Michael of Trustworthy Sources 

4. The Wisdom in Focusing on How Habits Make You Personally Feel

Episodes Discussed:

“How Much Protein Should I Have?” Part 1 of 4

Why Intermittent Fasting May be Sabotaging Your Health

How To: Fitness Podcast

Recommended Instagram Accounts by Michael: 

​@this.is.mallory​

​@dr_idz​

​@drjengunter​

​@dr.adrian.chavez​

​@dr.andrealove​

​@soheefit​

​@foodsciencebabe​

Connect with Michael:

www.michaelulloa.com

Instagram: @michaelulloapt

Facebook: /michaelulloapt

YouTube: @MichaelUlloa

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The food industry spends billions making ultra-processed foods irresistible. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach with a focus on intuitive eating, I've often pondered the complex relationship between these foods and our health. Today, let's explore practical strategies to enjoy ultra-processed foods while still honoring your health and well-being.

We talk in today's episode about: 

1. Why restriction isn't the key to feeling in control around these foods but rather learning to respect our bodies 
2. Benefits of eating processed foods
3. The different types of processed foods
4. How I personally include processed foods into my life, in a way that honors my body and allows me to feel good

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Inviting the Lord into your time of reflection is Biblical. Even King David did it (see Psalm 139) as he asked God for wisdom in his self-examination of his life. What better One to ask for help but the One who knows us completely?!

Today I offer the conclusion to last week's Part 1 of 8 Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year.

Today's questions include:

• What Scripture or truth can anchor you when diet culture voices get loud
• What foods feel both nourishing and satisfying to you right now
• What does white space look like to you and when can you fit it in
• What physical signals from your body do you tend to ignore, and how can you begin to honor them?
  
  

Tune in for more depth in each of these questions and hear my answers to each.

Links Discussed:
The Art of Gentle Meal Prep: Creating Space for Sabbath with Kathi Lipp 

Sabbath Soup Cookbook

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In this episode, recorded several weeks into January, I share reflections on the new year after taking a break since mid-December. 

We hear a lot of January chatter about eating differently and exercising. Instead of getting consumed by messaging from the socials and diet culture, today's episode offers you an opportunity to reflect and plan so you may be kind to your future 

This episode is split into two sections, with today covering the first four questions and the remaining next week.

Today's questions include:

• What does an ideal morning look like?
• What are surefire self-care tactics?
• What is a movement contingency plan?
• What does a mental health meal look like?

And because I won't ask you to do anything I won't do, I share my answers to each of these.

This episode covers the first four questions, with the remaining to be discussed in the next episode.

Episode Discussed:
The food, nutrition, and grace your mental health needs with Ruth Opiyo

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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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