Episodes
May 3, 2022
Balance accountability without tying it back to the scale
I am a sucker for health click bait. Not necessarily because I think it’s going to work, but because I like to see what kind of content is being put out there that I will more than likely have to give a differing perspective…
April 26, 2022
Redefine Your Wellness by Breaking the Health Rules
Last week you met Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women and learned how 4Word leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence. As I mentioned, I am a membe…
April 19, 2022
How boundaries, community, and mentorship can grow your faith and career with 4Word Women's Diane Paddison
If you are a Christian woman trying to figure out how to invest in your family, faith and career without sacrificing your sanity, this episode is for you. I'm speaking with Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women, an organiza…
April 12, 2022
How to be encouraging 🥰 without causing toxic ☠️positivity with Dr. Patrice Berry
One of the things I struggle with as a Jesus follower is holding space for people who are hurting or going through a difficult time and also being a light or encouraging. As I’ve been paying attention to the mental health pr…
April 5, 2022
Wisdom on marriage 💍, motherhood 👩👧👦 and friendships 👯♀️ concealed in a cookbook ❤️🍲
Do you have one of those friends who is authentically joyful, but has a wonderful perspective on the hard things as well? And she’s masterful about bringing people together around the table in a way that works for her. Today…
March 29, 2022
If carbs are not the enemy, why do I feel addicted to them?
I may have convinced you why carbs are not the enemy in my book Your Worthy Body, but you may still feel like they are something to avoid...especially if you feel addicted to them. Today I'm sharing some of the brain and bod…
March 22, 2022
How to stop emotional eating without giving up your favorite foods
I hear you. I truly do. Food and eating and qualities and what and when and all the things are challenging, confusing and sometimes contradicting. There are a lot of voices out there. And then, layering on another element is…
March 15, 2022
Learning to love yourself by not hating those who hurt you
If you’ve my book Your Worthy body, you met my friend Camisha Broussard in Chapter 4 entitled She has THE Perfect Body. In that chapter I dig into body image differences in Black women and white women. I had enormous help fr…
March 8, 2022
Balancing fitness and battling cancer: one fitness professional's story
I love my conversation with fitness professional Aimee Nicotera today. Quite simply, it humanizes the fitness professionals. We talk about perspective changes through her cancer battle, finding your own balance, and motivati…
March 3, 2022
Quick programming update
Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com Click here to leave a review…simply! New book! Your Worthy Body:…
March 1, 2022
The surprising reason for your back and hip pain (not visible on an x-ray)
Get ready for the most laughs you have ever encountered in a conversation about pelvic floor health. And if you think you just need to do kegels to strengthen your pelvic floor, you definitely need to keep listening. Also - …
Feb. 22, 2022
Meals to give your picky eaters control
I’ve had a lot of conversations with other moms who struggle with providing quality meals to picky eaters. Plus, let’s face it: as our kids get older, they want more control of everything. This is normal as they grow; my cha…
Feb. 15, 2022
Rewrite your Food Story to change the way you eat, think and live
What kinds of things run through your head when you eat? Are you counting calories? Telling yourself you’re having good or bad food? Rewarding a good day or punishing a bad? Or maybe it’s a special meal we are enjoying with …
Feb. 10, 2022
An unusual challenge for Valentine's Day and beyond
Let's focus on a different aspect of our health today. Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealth Facebook: @Graced Health Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com Click her…
Feb. 8, 2022
Why your tight hip flexors may be a function of your nervous system...and other fascinating correlations with Elisabeth Kristof
I’ve shared before that when I began this podcast, I intended to have a faith-filled, grace-based focus on our eating and movement. That was it. Honestly that’s all I knew. But as the saying goes, I didn’t know what I didn’t…
Feb. 3, 2022
Will exercise alone help me lose weight?
Reference the article discussed here Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email…
Feb. 1, 2022
Use your body as a gym and become Visibly Fit with Wendie Pett
Today we are back with having conversations with other experts who can help us be strong in our body, mind, and spirit and today’s guest helps women achieve all three. I’m thrilled to have Wendie Pett join us. Wendie has suc…
Jan. 28, 2022
What's the difference between a group fitness instructor and personal trainer
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com OR …
Jan. 25, 2022
🎉Celebrating 200 episodes by handing off the mic 🎤- Amy is interviewed by her friend Laura
Today marks the 200th episode of the Graced Health podcast. I can’t believe it and can honestly say it overflows my soul. As I was thinking about how I wanted to celebrate 200 episodes, I considered doing several things. But…
Jan. 20, 2022
Got any good protein hacks?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.connell@gracedhealth.com OR …
Jan. 18, 2022
5 ways to be kind to your future healthy self
I thrive in having schedules, projects, and plans. These bring me a strange sense of peace. I know if I am checking off the items associated with those then I am achieving my goals. But I also know that schedules, projects…
Jan. 13, 2022
BONUS: Laughs, pro tips, and cackling by the campfire with Amy and her friend Marni
Instead of the typical shorter Ask the Trainer, today I'm offering a bonus episode with my dear friend Marni. She is a dear friend for almost 30 years, a smart businesswoman, a loving mom and wife, an owner of a LOT of pets,…
Jan. 11, 2022
5 questions to ask yourself as you plan your fitness for the new year
It's that time of year again. Last week while en route from my home in Houston to visit a friend in Phoenix, I reset my calendar. Truthfully, I do this 3 times a year: at the beginning of the school year, at the beginning o…
Dec. 30, 2021
"What does 'full of grace' mean?"
During the month of December I'm sharing some honorable mentions to my book, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules. Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Join the Graced Health community on Facebook…