Episodes

My friend sent me a text that voiced the frustrations of so many I’ve heard over the years. She’d been working on her health for a few months, getting up early to work out and changing her eating habits. After six weeks her scale showed no affirmation of the hard work she’d been doing. In other words, she hadn’t lost any weight. You can imagine the frustration. She wrote, “I’m working my literal butt off and my head is beginning to tell my heart this isn’t working because it’s taking forever.” ...

Have you ever heard a song on the radio or your playlist by your favorite band but can’t remember the lead singer’s name? Or perhaps walked into a room and wondered why you went in there in the first place? As I’ve gotten older, I have more instances of these and admit I wonder sometimes if I’m losing my memory. I know I’m not the only one. Today’s conversation with Dr. Richard Harris helps me uncover what is a natural progression of the aging and how to discern between that and more concerning...

Today’s conversation is for grievers and people who are walking with grievers. My guest, Heidi Paulec, has just released a beautiful book called Abiding Light: In the Shadow of Your Absence chronicling the stories of four generations of a family after losing a loved one unexpectedly. I’m honored to have this conversation and encourage you to sit in the discomfort with us because unfortunately, chances are you have experienced this grief or know someone who has. We discuss: The unique structure...

Ok my friends, get ready for some truth bombs because my guest today brings them. Today I’m speaking with author and podcaster Jessica Hottle who is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. She is the author of “Own Your Worth,” “A Worthy Wife,” and “Know Your Worth,” and the host of What’s The Truth, a show where she challenges the way her listeners think so th...

Stress. As this episode releases near the end of the pandemic, I'm pretty confident in saying we've all experienced it. The last year has held various forms and intensities of stress. But let's be honest...we experienced stress before COVID, and we will continue to when we are in our new normal (whatever that is). Have you considered that your stress level should impact your workout? Whether you're walking through an enormously stressful event or simply had a terrible night's sleep, you need to...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

This episode is for all you mamas who have recently launched or are getting ready to launch your kiddos into the world. Today Chelsea Haynes joins to share her experience of adulting. Chelsea is currently a lifestyle storyteller at WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee and as you will hear, is engaging, effervescent, and encouraging. She is truly delightful and I can’t wait for you to hear about her professional, spiritual and health journey. You’ll get to hear what was challenging, what she nailed, and ...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

My guest today, Michelle Nietert, brings so much wisdom and applicable ways to foster our mental health. I know I’m constantly evaluating my kids ... and my own ... mental health (which probably drives them crazy) and I bet your radar is elevated as well. We discuss how COVID has affected our mental health, how to dig into the answer of “good” or “fine” when you ask how things are going, the one thing Michelle would pack in every child’s backpack, and so much more. Michelle is a professional c...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

Did you know 1 in 4 Americans over 65 fall every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. 80% of American older adults have at least one chronic condition, which can limit a person’s ability to perform daily activities, cause them to lose their independence, and result in the need for institutional care, in-home caregivers, or other long-term services and supports. Fortunately, people like toda...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

Motivation in our health is wonderful. But what happens when it causes us to resent our goals or worse, other people? Here's a grace-filled solo episode on finding the right amount of motivation without it turning into mania. I discuss: Different types of motivation How to cultivate intrinsic motivation The important word in identifying what's driving you What mania is in relation to health Examples of my own mania The importance of grace for when your motivating factors don't go as plann...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

I have a lot of dusty clothes from dormant use over the past year. Granted, my job doesn’t require me to wear professional attire, but I have clothes that are begging to be taken to a restaurant. I know we are not in the clear, but as people are getting vaccinated and/or developing antibodies, things are starting to open back up. That’s why I wanted to have a little fun today and speak with MEL of Polished Professionals We discuss: How “passable” work clothing attire has changed over the past ...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

Before you see this title and think, “I have great vision, this doesn’t apply to me,” I beg you to stay with this conversation. Today’s guest, Dr. Kevin Gee, helps me understand what is happening to our eyes and with our vision as a result of all our screen time. He introduces me to the concept of "covid syndrome” and gives us applicable ways to help our eye health as we find ourselves on screens more and more. We discuss: What we can learn about our health when we look into the eye Why an ey...

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 in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private...

Need a breath of fresh air? Today’s conversation is for you. I’m speaking with Tiffany Jo Baker, author of Soul-Care for Go-Getters: Refresh + Refocus in 5 Minutes a Day (31 Day Devotional for women). We discuss: What the messy middle is and how to find peace in it The importance and value of saying declarations out loud How we can rest in obedience even if the outcome isn’t what we want or expect Why staying focused on what God has called us to do can be so hard Why keeping a list of thin...

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. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or lunges, grab my free guide and start moving. You'll receive a video showing all movements and a downloadable, customizable workout. www.gracedhealth.com/stronglegs Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and p...

Today’s guest is someone I’ve been watching on Instagram for a while - and smiling each time. I’m thrilled Dr. Yonnie Procter agreed to come on the show to discuss her role as a physical therapist and trainer in an online space. We discuss: How physical therapy has evolved over the years How Dr. Yonnie is reaching others through her Instagram feed What kind of foundation we should have before trying fun, creative movements we see on social media Where to find inspiration in creative movemen...

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. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrules Receive my e-mail only monthly journa...

Rest day. Recovery day. How do you feel about them? If you're like me you may have tension in this. Some days I welcome them and sometimes I feel antsy. I hope you'll walk away from today's episode recognizing why they are important and how you can define your recovery day to make it work for you. I discuss: The physiological intent of a rest/recovery day. Options for a recovery day - what constitutes as "rest and recovery" anyway? The original model of rest. Listen in then share how you ...

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. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following all the so-called ‘rules’ of healthy living? Would you like to break some of these rules with me? My new free download combats several health rules we've heard and gives you a bonus rule to keep. Get yours at GracedHealth.com/badrules Receive my e-mail only monthly journa...