Graced Health for Christian Women Over 40

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Can you believe we’ve wrapped up 24 seasons of the Grace Health Podcast?! The journey has been nothing short of incredible. For those new here, I typically run three seasons a year, each with its own flavor—sometimes focused, sometimes a bit more “loosey-goosey,” but always with the goal of bringing you value, encouragement, and practical health wisdom. I love doing these season recaps for two reasons. First, if you’re new, it’s a great way to get a h...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today on the podcast Becky Fields shares her extensive personal experience caring for aging parents and in-laws, emphasizing that proactive planning makes transitions significantly easier than waiting for a crisis. Becky is writing a workbook with practical checklists and a book called "Daughters of Naomi" addressing the emotional aspects of caregiving. She also runs a service buying homes from families who need to transition parents quickly. He...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Forget the matching workout sets, the perfectly planned gym sessions, and the hour-long commitment that never happens. Here's the plot twist: One minute of vigorous movement = 40% lower risk of premature death. Yes, one minute. The same amount of time it takes to microwave leftovers. We overcomplicate everything, including exercise, when we just need to show up for ourselves. From this episode on "Fitness Snacking", I pray you learn to emb...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Pelvic floor issues often worsen dramatically during perimenopause and menopause. By age 50, estrogen can drop by 50%, which decreases collagen production—the building block of pelvic floor tissue. Today you'll hear an informative conversation with PT Christina Walsh from Tighten Your Tinkler about pelvic floor health, particularly for women in perimenopause and menopause. Main points discussed: 1. Why Pelvic Floor Issues Worsen with Ag...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this episode, we'll discuss the often-overlooked phenomenon of post-stress crashes—the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that follows high-intensity seasons like work deadlines, book launches, caregiving, weddings, or major life transitions. Key Topics Covered: What qualifies as a stressful seasonHow crashes manifestThe science behind itChronic vs. acute stressBiblical perspective on restPractical recovery strategies *** Have you had...