Episodes
July 2, 2020
Do I need to eat or drink something while working out?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 30, 2020
How often should I work out?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 29, 2020
Can I get bigger muscles by eating protein?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 23, 2020
What's the correct way to hold a plank?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 18, 2020
Why do I have a headache if my urine is clear?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 16, 2020
Why do trainers have me sometimes hold a stretch and sometimes move through it?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 11, 2020
Can I drink seltzer water instead of regular water to hydrate?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? email me: Amy.co…
June 9, 2020
What is mobility training?
Welcome to the first episode of our Ask the Trainer series, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Have an Ask the Trainer question? ema…
June 2, 2020
Unlocking the STRONG in everyone. A conversation with Donna Lankford of Special Strong
Every now and then I come across a business and am just blown away. Special Strong is one of those. If you haven’t heard of Special Strong, I cannot wait to introduce you to them today. I first learned of Special Strong on …
May 26, 2020
How to take care of yourself when you're the caregiver. A conversation with Elizabeth-Leigh Bradley
There is a good possibility that we will all become caregivers at some point in our lives. It may be for an aging parent, a spouse with a serious illness, or a child with special needs. If you’re not in this situation, chanc…
May 19, 2020
The mind-body connection: what your body is telling you about your emotions. A conversation with Briana Leach, LPC
Today's guest, Briana Leach, LPC, discusses the importance of preventative mental health (just like when we take our children for their well child checkups), normalizing the experience, and the importance of asking “but why?…
May 12, 2020
Caring for our teen's mental health. A conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Join me for the second conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson as we focus on caring for our teen's mental health. I don't know about you, but this is an issue I care deeply about but am not exactly sure how to do it "right.…
May 5, 2020
The intersection of neuropsychology and faith: finding hope and breaking anxiety's grip
I have to confess I when I first started this podcast I never even occurred to me to do a season on mental health. I don't know why because we all know, or I think most of us know, that our health is not necessarily our only…
April 28, 2020
5 ways to apply GRACE in your health
I hope you had a chance to listen to the episode with Emily Baker last week on what exactly is grace. She brought such wisdom! Grace is such a simple word, but so complex. It took me years to learn to give myself grace in my…
April 24, 2020
BONUS: Amy & her friends talk quarantine survival strategies
I am beyond blessed to have a lot of friends. Today I want to introduce you to one group of them. The women on today’s show represent half of my core group of college friends. Collectively, our group has had countless experi…
April 21, 2020
What exactly is grace? Little word, big meaning. A conversation with Emily Baker
The word, "grace," is small, yet has such a robust meaning. Today I talk with Emily Baker about its meaning, the opposite of grace (shame) and much more. Find the full show notes including links, resources, and a picture of …
April 14, 2020
How I heard from God without spending time in prayer or worship
Graced Health was never in my plan. I was perfectly fine going along with my life until God took my heart and stirred it. Today's episode shares the story of this, the genesis of Graced Health, and how you can take the same …
April 7, 2020
Applying smart self care in trying times with Elizabeth Barbour
I don't know about you, but I'm having a hard time wrangling my emotions, thoughts, and feelings about all things COVID-19. With that comes the tendency to dismiss some feelings, while deeply sensing others. My spinning head…
March 31, 2020
Finding health, self care and grace in being a pastor, wife, and mother with Reverend Donna Owusu-Ansah
Join me in my conversation with the lovely Reverend Donna Owusu-Ansah. In today's episode we discuss: Her path from being an art teacher to a pastor Finding health, self care and grace in being a pastor, wife, and mother Pra…
March 24, 2020
Now more than ever: Treating ourselves with kindness, gentleness, patience, and more
When I scheduled my episode release calendar several months ago, I had no idea how much I would need today's verse. Today we dig into the attributes Paul speaks of in Colossians 3:12: compassion, kindness, humility, gentlene…
March 17, 2020
Raising our daughters with healthy body image with counselor Christina Chismar
I've been sitting on this interview since January and I'm SO EXCITED to finally be able to share it! Tune in for today's conversation with Christina Chismar, MSW, LCSW as we discuss raising our daughters (and sons) with a he…
March 15, 2020
BONUS: Free FB Live Classes 8:30am central
It's a little nuts out there right now, and I don't know about you but I'm feeling a little helpless. The one thing I know how to do is move and help others move. That's why I'm leading free FB Live classes for the next two …
March 10, 2020
Filling your joy tank and finding your identity so you can do what you're called to do with Dr. Melody Stevens
If you haven't met Dr. Melody Stevens you are in for a real treat! Dr. Melody brings her own journey of health and faith and speaks of finding our worthiness and confidence in Christ so we can do what we're called to do. In …
March 3, 2020
The intersection of health and faith: the three pillars of health
Hey there I’m Amy Connell. Welcome to the Graced Health podcast. I’m a personal trainer who wants you to know your eating, movement, and body don’t have to be perfect, you just need to be able to do what you are called to do…