Episodes

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...

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...

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 ...

I am honored and humbled to have Jay Ell Alexander, Owner and CEO of Black Girls Run! on the show today. She shares about Black Girls Run! and how it empowers women to life a healthy lifestyle through community and accountability. We discuss: Healthy lifestyle challenges in the African American community The Black Girls Run! organization structure and community (even though they are "alone together" right now) The importance of representation in all areas to encourage healthy lifestyles in e...

If you’ve ever struggled with comparison to others or even your former self, today’s episode speaks truth right into your heart. Ok this is the deal: I don’t want to admit I deal with comparison. And honestly, I’ve gotten to the point that I don’t deal with it as much from a person to person, body to body perspective. But I still fall into the trap of comparing my body to the one I used to have, or mothering, or my horrible skills as a food photographer, and lately as a communicator in an onlin...

Today’s episode is for everyone who has walked past those kettlebells and thought “those look cool but I have no idea what to do with them and I’m afraid I’ll hurt my back.” My guest today is Coach Gretchen Meyers. You met her at the end of 2020 as we discussed our perspective and hope as trainers as we enter the new year. (And if you didn’t hear that conversation this is your invitation because she brings some really great stuff to it) Today we get really technical and dig into kettlebells, wh...

Today I'm taking the reins in another solo episode about something that I've been experiencing lately: Considering my long term goals when I determine how hard I want to work. Join me as we discuss the different kind of goals we have and considerations that might keep us from successfully achieving those.

OK my friends, buckle up and take this off 1.5 speed. Today Dr. Richard Harris, MD, joins me to discuss the gut microbiome. I learned so much in this conversation. We just jump in a dig into all things gut health. View full show notes here Links: The Strive for Great Health Podcast Vitamin D Episode (a must listen says Amy!) Wellness Programs Customized Supplement Program We discuss: Difference between gut health and microbiome Why a healthy gut microbiome is important and the diseases it’s ...

I did a survey recently and asked what people would like to hear more of on the podcast. From that I learned two things: you like a mix of fitness, food, and general health, AND you want to hear a little more faith. I love hearing this because my faith is such an integral part of my whole self and my health. However I admit I don’t always feel qualified to give lessons because I’m just not confident in that. That’s why I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Jayme Elizabeth today. We d...

As we begin the new year, I'm excited and honored to have on the show fitnesses educator and podcast host, Pete McCall. Pete brings outstanding evidence-based information on all things fitness, particularly on how exercises slows down the aging process. We discuss: The experience of being a fitness professional and taking other people’s classes Using fitness to manage the aging process How our generation is the first to grow up with fitness The scientific changes that occur with consistent e...