Episodes

Send some quick feedback! Click here. While I'm intentional about providing a diverse array of episodes, I don't follow a pattern or template. That's why I've enjoyed doing recap episodes the last several seasons. I listen to a variety of shows and don't listen to every episode. I don't expect you to catch every Graced Health one, either. If you've missed any, here's your chance to hear about Season 20's episodes. As a special treat in this recap, I'm including a clip of each guest's one sim...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. If you’ve been with me a while, you’ve heard a theme that the stories of our past impact our current relationships and reactions. Today my guest Angie Baughman shares her story of being groomed into a relationship with a high school teacher at age 16, and how God has (and continues to) healed her heart. We talk some about anxiety (and I love her wisdom on this), her story of abuse and the public backlash that came with it, and how learning to identify and ...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Empty nesting is staring me down. I'm not even sure how I feel about it. My youngest son graduates from high school this month and then leaves for his summer counselor job just a few days later. While I'm excited for him and his future, I'm sure going to miss him and wonder what life will be like without a child in the home. I reached out to Cathy Lawdanski known as Retired Empty Nester on Instagram, to walk me through this transition time and provide wisd...

Last week I shared my latest battle (and arsenal) with body image issues. If you heard it and wondered "well, why don't you just lose the weight?" I understand the questions. But I'm not. As I've immersed myself in the latest research and findings, I'm changing my attitude about weight loss. Today I'm sharing six research-backed and six mindset-based reasons why I'm not choosing to chase the scale. Want sources for the research? Find them here. Resources mentioned: Season 19 Episodes that b...

Well here we are. Again. In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I'm sharing the resurgence of body image issues I've been struggling with as of late. I've created an arsenal to fight this battle. While I typically prefer to walk through something before reporting on it, in this episode I'm sharing ten weapons of faith and mindset to combat this very real fight. Resources mentioned: ​Feed Yourself​ by Leslie Schilling ​ImproveBodyImage.com​ ​Compared to Who podcast​ ​Graced Health +...

I hope you are ready for some candid conversations about aging today. I had so much fun with Heather Creekmore bemoaning some of the aspects of aging, and then pivoting that around and talking about how we can be grateful at the same time. Heather and I are just a few months apart and we talk about some of the surprising effects of aging, choosing praise rather than despair about our aging bodies, and how we have both been humbled as we have gotten older. We discuss: Her biggest surprise of agi...

Tomorrow is the big day! Your CORE Strength is released tomorrow, April 24, 2024. To celebrate, I'm sharing two chapters: Introduction Chapter 8: How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health? Purchase Your CORE Strength online at most retailers, including Amazon Bookshop (supports independent bookstores) Get the Parents Guide here THANK YOU for your support! Preorder your copy of Your CORE Strength today and fill out this form to receive exclusive bonuses like an audiobook you can listen on your...

On March 17, 2020 I released an episode I was so grateful to have and had been wanting to have. Counselor Christina Chismar joined me to talk about raising our daughters with a healthy body image. Well, as you can imagine, on that date we were collectively distracted and trying to figure out the new normal. It was such an important conversation to have, and I've referenced it several time. Because I'm releasing my new book for teen girls on April 24, 2024 I thought this would be a good time to...

If I haven’t said it lately, I am so grateful for the opportunity and privilege to be able to do this. Being a podcast host allows me to connect with and learn from some of the best. It also is a conduit for putting me in touch with people I probably wouldn’t have connected with otherwise, but I’m so glad I did. My conversation today is with Zach Lloyd. As you know we rarely have male guests on and I don’t think any of them have been in their early 30s. However, don't let his age fool you. He i...

For the first time on the Graced Health podcast, I deep dive into a research article that challenges our perspectives on health and body diversity. Unpacking the findings and analyzing the data, I share what I learned about the behavioral, physical, and psychological impacts of weight-neutral strategies vs. the traditional weight loss focus. Find the research paper here. Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & more Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com J...

Rich Beautiful Redeeming Grace-giving Gentle All of these words come to mind when I think about this episode. I hope those sound as lovely to you as they are to me and I know you’re going to love this conversation. Today I’m speaking with Melissa Johnson, host of the Impossible Beauty podcast and author of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. I recorded this months ago and as I edited and prepped it recently, I have to admit I needed Melissa’s words now ...

"My knees hurt!" Did you know that you can support your knees by strengthing your ... glutes? That's right! Especially for my friends over 40, today's episode talks about what may be causing hurt knees and exercises we can do to help. If you feel your legs weakening or your knees don't feel as stable, try suggestions in today's show. Get your free download Squat Free Strong Legs Watch (and do!) my YouTube video Stronger Glutes for Healthier Knees Support the showReceive my free monthly jour...

One of the words I know I’ve heard a lot more about in the last several years is trauma. This can come across in many, many ways, but we can’t ignore its impact not only on our mental health but also our body. Author Danielle Bernock is here today to share her experience with the side effects of trauma and understand how unresolved trauma may show up in our bodies. We discuss: The connection between trauma and health How to become stronger to be less apt to trauma Danielle’s story of having a...

I really hope you don't need this episode. I hope you have never and will never have plantar fasciitis. BUT If you do, here's the 411 on Plantar Fasciitis. In today's solo episode, I share: What is plantar fasciitis Causes Symptoms Prevention Treatment and my personal playbook of how I've gone ten years without getting it Check out the YouTube video I made with stretches Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & more Connect with Amy: GracedHeal...

As I am navigating my own way through the perimenopause phase and as I’ve heard from so many of you who are right there with me or beyond, I’m realizing how much my thoughts control my attitude. It’s so easy to fall into patterns of comparison, even if it’s just comparison to the previous me, or what I “need to” or “should" be doing. I loved this conversation with Master Trainer Kerry Ann Madden because she helped me reframe some of the very real challenges that go along with this season. And e...

Discover the secrets to glowing skin at any age! Join me and master esthetician Natalie Bevins as we discuss the intimate relationship between our emotions and the health of our skin. Together, we peel back the layers of common misconceptions and reveal the often-unseen journey our skin takes as we age. We'll guide you through understanding the unseen changes like dryness and collagen loss, and why a radiant complexion is just as much about internal balance as it is about external care. We disc...

Do you feel like you are a cluttery person? My husband will confirm that I am a bit cluttery when it comes to certain areas of our house. You wouldn’t believe it if you popped in unexpectedly because I’m relatively good at keeping certain areas, like my living room and kitchen clutter-free. But go further in, and you’ll definitely see spaces that have built-up stuff and junk that makes me feel overwhelmed and unsettled. Clutter happens in our heads, as well. I should, I need to, I wish I had, a...

What is your relationship with exercise? For some it’s their way of managing their mental health, heart health, or their way of connecting and socializing. For others, it’s a bit more dark and may feel like a chore or something we “have to do.” My guest today, Lisa DeKam, is a physical therapist who is on a mission to help people create joyful movement. My mind was blown when she explained that in more detail and then turned those words around to truly get the point across. We discuss: Reconne...