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...