Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

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  Saying Goodbye to the Graced Health Podcast: The Final Cool Down 11.08.2026 22min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 I'll be focusing my energy next. There will be a few more thi...
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  Sunset Series: Simple, Consistent Health with Shaela Daugherty 04.08.2026 24min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 — almost overnight — into permanent, treatment-induced menopause. In t...
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  Sunset Series: Kate Lyman on Ditching One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice 28.07.2026 23min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 down how she and Michael research and script their deep-dive epis...
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  Sunset Series: Brittany Braswell on Christ-Centered Food Freedom 21.07.2026 22min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 guilt, body image struggles, and diet culture through a faith-centere...
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  Sunset Series: Heather Creekmore on the Spiritual Roots of Body Image 14.07.2026 22min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 years helping women stop comparing and start living through a faith-bas...
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  BONUS: The Cool-Down Begins 10.07.2026 3min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 toward. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single Cool-Down episode. ...
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  7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy the Latest Wellness Trend 07.07.2026 34min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 questions to ask yourself before you buy anything — so you can mov...
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  Inhale Calm, Exhale Stress: A Common Sense Guide to Breathing 30.06.2026 32min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 sparked this deep dive into how intentional breathing can help regula...
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  Better Posture After 40: A Common Sense Guide to Good Posture 23.06.2026 24min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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. In This Episode Why posture changes during midlife How est...
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  Do You Actually Need That? A Common-Sense Guide to Supplements 16.06.2026 24min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 what your body actually needs. In this episode: Why food always comes...
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  Act FAST: Stroke, TIA & Heart Attack (Common Sense Guide of Signs Every Woman Should Know) 09.06.2026 13min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 confidence and a little less hesitation if you ever need it. Share it wit...
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  Sleep Better in Midlife: 16 Common Sense Tips That Actually Work 02.06.2026 29min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 midlife. Because you're not broken. You're just navigating a body that's changi...
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  Weighted Vest: A Common Sense Approach 26.05.2026 22min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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. In this episode: What a weighted vest actually is and the two main styles (zip-up vs. X-strap)The #1 thing a weighted vest will NOT replace — and why this mattersBone density benefits: why ...
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  Lifting Heavy: A Common Sense Guide for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause 19.05.2026 20min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode "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 necessary — just practical, research-backed guidance you can actually ...
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  Protein: A Common Sense Guide for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause 12.05.2026 23min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 harder than it needs to be. Main points discussed today: Why t...
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  Why You're Sore All the Time (And What to Actually Do About It) 05.05.2026 24min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 why some soreness is completely normal (and expected)The difference bet...
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  Creatine, Brain Fog, and Muscle Loss: What Every Woman in Perimenopause Should Know 28.04.2026 38min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 up common myths, and talk about how to decide if creatine is right for you. If ...
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  3am Insomnia: When Hormones Hijack Your Sleep in Midlife with Kathleen Saucier 21.04.2026 58min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 things worse, to the simple cognitive shift that can rewire how you...
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  Midlife Purpose: Why 60 Is Just the Beginning with Allison McCune Davis 14.04.2026 40min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode "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 Make It Happen, a book that challenges the idea that 60 is "the gat...
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  When Life Interrupts: The Smallest Yes That Still Counts 07.04.2026 24min

  Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode 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 Alternative Minimum Yes — and yes, the acronym spells AMY. It's the sma...