<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms">Click to Text Thoughts on Today&#39;s Episode</a>Forget the matching workout sets, the perfectly planned gym sessions, and the hour-long commitment that never happens. Here&apos;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 &quot;Fitness Snacking&quot;, I pray you learn to embrace short workouts as a legitimate and effective approach to fitness, particularly for women in perimenopause and menopause.  Main topics today:1.  The Power of Short Workouts (&quot;Fitness Snacking&quot;) 2.  Key Benefits 3.  Why Short Workouts Work 4.  Practical Implementation Options  Links Discussed: YouTube:<a href='https://www.youtube.com/amyconnell'> @amyconnell</a> (psst subscribe if you haven’t and like the episodes…it’s super helpful!) <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLithM8wPjNslngOksZqdmLzUzaOBtW6fY'>10-Minute Workouts</a> Research for Today’s Episode <a href='https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/12/09/one-minute-bursts-of-activity-during-daily-tasks-could-prolong-y.html'>One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life, finds study</a> <a href='https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/dec/analysis-short-bursts-physical-activity-during-daily-life-may-lower-risk-premature-death'>Analysis: Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death</a><a href='https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240808115251.htm'>Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise</a> My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'>Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'>30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health</a> (free download) Connect with Amy: <a href='http://GracedHealth.com'>GracedHealth.com</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'>@GracedHealth</a> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'>@AmyConnell</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms"&gt;Click to Text Thoughts on Today&amp;#39;s Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Forget the matching workout sets, the perfectly planned gym sessions, and the hour-long commitment that never happens. Here&amp;apos;s the plot twist: &lt;b&gt;One minute of vigorous movement = 40% lower risk of premature death.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yes, &lt;em&gt;one minute&lt;/em&gt;. The same amount of time it takes to microwave leftovers. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We overcomplicate everything, including exercise, when we just need to show up for ourselves. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From this episode on &amp;quot;Fitness Snacking&amp;quot;, I pray you learn to embrace short workouts as a legitimate and effective approach to fitness, particularly for women in perimenopause and menopause. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Main topics today:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1.  The Power of Short Workouts (&amp;quot;Fitness Snacking&amp;quot;) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2.  Key Benefits &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3.  Why Short Workouts Work &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4.  Practical Implementation Options &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links Discussed:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/amyconnell'&gt;&lt;b&gt; @amyconnell&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; (psst subscribe if you haven’t and like the episodes…it’s super helpful!)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLithM8wPjNslngOksZqdmLzUzaOBtW6fY'&gt;&lt;b&gt;10-Minute Workouts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Research for Today’s Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/12/09/one-minute-bursts-of-activity-during-daily-tasks-could-prolong-y.html'&gt;&lt;b&gt;One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life, finds study&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/dec/analysis-short-bursts-physical-activity-during-daily-life-may-lower-risk-premature-death'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Analysis: Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240808115251.htm'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: &lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'&gt;Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'&gt;Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'&gt;30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health&lt;/a&gt; (free download)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Amy:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='http://GracedHealth.com'&gt;GracedHealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'&gt;@GracedHealth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'&gt;@AmyConnell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

Try This Snack for Better Health

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms">Click to Text Thoughts on Today&#39;s Episode</a>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&apos;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 Age 2.  Dysfunction vs. Prolapse 3.  Medical Care Challenges 4.  Birth and Risk Factors 5.  Exercise Recommendations 5.  Practical Tips to Start Today  LINKSEpisodes Featuring Christina and Jenn of Tighten Your Tinkler:<a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/these-two-common-exercise-moves-arent-helping-your-pee-issues-heres-why/'>These two common exercise moves aren&apos;t helping your pee issues. Here&apos;s why</a>. Season 15 Episode 9<a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/the-surprising-reason-for-your-back-and-hip-pain-not-visible-on-an-x-ray/'>The surprising reason for your back and hip pain (not visible on x-ray)</a> Season 13 Episode 13 Episodes Mentioned<a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/should-i-wear-a-weighted-vest/'>Should I wear a weighted vest</a><a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/4-ways-fiber-can-save-your-perimenopause-that-no-one-talks-about/'>Fiber and menopause</a> Resources<a href='https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tinklerquiz'>Take the 5-minute quiz</a><a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief'>https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief</a>Use code GRACEDHEALTH for $50 off the<a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tightenyourtinkler.com%2Fa%2F31573%2FfPVxpoM7'> Tighten Your Tinkler Signature Program</a> Connect with Christina and Tighten Your Tinkler<a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/'>https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/tighten.your.tinkler/'>@tighten.your.tinkler</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinkler'>YouTube</a> My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'>Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'>30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health</a> (free download) Connect with Amy: <a href='http://GracedHealth.com'>GracedHealth.com</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'>@GracedHealth</a> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'>@AmyConnell</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms"&gt;Click to Text Thoughts on Today&amp;#39;s Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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&amp;apos;ll hear an informative conversation with PT Christina Walsh from Tighten Your Tinkler about pelvic floor health, particularly for women in perimenopause and menopause.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Main points discussed:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1.  Why Pelvic Floor Issues Worsen with Age &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2.  Dysfunction vs. Prolapse &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3.  Medical Care Challenges &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4.  Birth and Risk Factors &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5.  Exercise Recommendations &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5.  Practical Tips to Start Today &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LINKS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episodes Featuring Christina and Jenn of Tighten Your Tinkler:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/these-two-common-exercise-moves-arent-helping-your-pee-issues-heres-why/'&gt;These two common exercise moves aren&amp;apos;t helping your pee issues. Here&amp;apos;s why&lt;/a&gt;. Season 15 Episode 9&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/the-surprising-reason-for-your-back-and-hip-pain-not-visible-on-an-x-ray/'&gt;The surprising reason for your back and hip pain (not visible on x-ray)&lt;/a&gt; Season 13 Episode 13&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episodes Mentioned&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/should-i-wear-a-weighted-vest/'&gt;Should I wear a weighted vest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/4-ways-fiber-can-save-your-perimenopause-that-no-one-talks-about/'&gt;Fiber and menopause&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tinklerquiz'&gt;Take the 5-minute quiz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief'&gt;https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use code GRACEDHEALTH for $50 off the&lt;a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tightenyourtinkler.com%2Fa%2F31573%2FfPVxpoM7'&gt; Tighten Your Tinkler Signature Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Christina and Tighten Your Tinkler&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/'&gt;https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/tighten.your.tinkler/'&gt;@tighten.your.tinkler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinkler'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: &lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'&gt;Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'&gt;Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'&gt;30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health&lt;/a&gt; (free download)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Amy:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='http://GracedHealth.com'&gt;GracedHealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'&gt;@GracedHealth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'&gt;@AmyConnell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

Your Pelvic Floor in Perimenopause: What Changed and What to Do About It with Christina Walsh

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms">Click to Text Thoughts on Today&#39;s Episode</a>In this episode, we&apos;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:<ul><li>What qualifies as a stressful season</li><li>How crashes manifest</li><li>The science behind it</li><li>Chronic vs. acute stress</li><li>Biblical perspective on rest</li><li>Practical recovery strategies</li></ul> *** Have you had a season of high stress then the recalibration was rough? Hit reply and let me know! Links Mentioned:<a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/protein-playbook/'>Protein Playbook</a><a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/how-i-heard-from-god-without-spending-time-in-prayer-or-worship/'>How I Heard From God Without Spending Time in Prayer or Worship</a><a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/b-complete'>B.COMPLETE</a><a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Strong and Vibrant at Home: Strength Training and Wellness for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'>Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'>30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health</a> (free download) Connect with Amy: <a href='http://GracedHealth.com'>GracedHealth.com</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'>@GracedHealth</a> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'>@AmyConnell</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms"&gt;Click to Text Thoughts on Today&amp;#39;s Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we&amp;apos;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics Covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What qualifies as a stressful season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How crashes manifest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The science behind it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chronic vs. acute stress&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Biblical perspective on rest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical recovery strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*** &lt;b&gt;Have you had a season of high stress then the recalibration was rough? Hit reply and let me know!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links Mentioned:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/protein-playbook/'&gt;Protein Playbook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.podpage.com/graced-health/how-i-heard-from-god-without-spending-time-in-prayer-or-worship/'&gt;How I Heard From God Without Spending Time in Prayer or Worship&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/b-complete'&gt;B.COMPLETE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'&gt;Strong and Vibrant at Home: Strength Training and Wellness for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: &lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'&gt;Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'&gt;Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'&gt;30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health&lt;/a&gt; (free download)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Amy:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='http://GracedHealth.com'&gt;GracedHealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'&gt;@GracedHealth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'&gt;@AmyConnell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms">Click to Text Thoughts on Today&#39;s Episode</a>In this episode, Dr. Torkil Faero, a Norwegian emergency physician and author of &quot;The Pulse Cure,&quot; shares how heart rate variability (HRV) can be a powerful tool for managing stress and improving sleep—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. After losing his father to cancer during a four-year sailing adventure, Dr. Faero transformed his own health by learning to track and optimize his autonomic nervous system using wearable devices. He explains how HRV reveals our body&apos;s stress balance and provides practical guidance on using this data to make better daily health decisions.You have more control over your health than you think—wearables and heart rate tracking can guide you toward a sustainable stress balance and better overall health.  Main points discussed: 1.  Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 2. Best Practices for Tracking HRV 3. Factors That Impact HRV (negative &amp; positive factors)4. Using HRV Data Effectively 5. Key Lifestyle Factors  Links<a href='https://amzn.to/3JDnjiS'>The Pulse Cure Book</a><a href='https://amzn.to/4onrnDh'>Garmin Watch</a><a href='https://ouraring.com/'>Oura Ring</a><a href='https://www.whoop.com/us/en/'>Whoop Band</a><a href='https://www.athlyticapp.com/'>Athlytic App</a><a href='https://amzn.to/3JyMZNC'>Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker</a> Connect with Dr. Torkil Faero<a href='http://thepulsecure.com'>ThePulseCure.com</a>Instagram (US) <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/'>@dr.torkil</a> My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'>Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'>30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health</a> (free download) Connect with Amy: <a href='http://GracedHealth.com'>GracedHealth.com</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'>@GracedHealth</a> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'>@AmyConnell</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms"&gt;Click to Text Thoughts on Today&amp;#39;s Episode&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Torkil Faero, a Norwegian emergency physician and author of &amp;quot;The Pulse Cure,&amp;quot; shares how heart rate variability (HRV) can be a powerful tool for managing stress and improving sleep—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. After losing his father to cancer during a four-year sailing adventure, Dr. Faero transformed his own health by learning to track and optimize his autonomic nervous system using wearable devices. He explains how HRV reveals our body&amp;apos;s stress balance and provides practical guidance on using this data to make better daily health decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You have more control over your health than you think—wearables and heart rate tracking can guide you toward a sustainable stress balance and better overall health. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Main points discussed: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1.  Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Best Practices for Tracking HRV &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Factors That Impact HRV (negative &amp;amp; positive factors)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Using HRV Data Effectively &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Key Lifestyle Factors &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Links&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3JDnjiS'&gt;The Pulse Cure Book&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4onrnDh'&gt;Garmin Watch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ouraring.com/'&gt;Oura Ring&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.whoop.com/us/en/'&gt;Whoop Band&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.athlyticapp.com/'&gt;Athlytic App&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3JyMZNC'&gt;Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Dr. Torkil Faero&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://thepulsecure.com'&gt;ThePulseCure.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram (US) &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/'&gt;@dr.torkil&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: &lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'&gt;Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'&gt;Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'&gt;30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health&lt;/a&gt; (free download)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Amy:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='http://GracedHealth.com'&gt;GracedHealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'&gt;@GracedHealth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'&gt;@AmyConnell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this episode, Dr. Torkil Faero, a Norwegian emergency physician and author of "The Pulse Cure," shares how heart rate variability (HRV) can be a powerful tool for managing stress and improving sleep—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. After losing his father to cancer during a four-year sailing adventure, Dr. Faero transformed his own health by learning to track and optimize his autonomic nervous system using wearable devic...

Can't Sleep? Why Understanding Your HRV can Help Get Your ZZZs with Dr. Torkil Faero

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/539881/open_sms">Click to Text Thoughts on Today&#39;s Episode</a>In this episode of the Grace Health Podcast, Tamara Newell joins us. She is a writer, holistic health coach, Pilates instructor, and former dancer. Tamara shares her powerful journey from struggling with an eating disorder and body image issues during her ballet career to finding freedom and peace through her relationship with Jesus. She introduces her &quot;Peaceful Body Pyramid&quot; framework and discusses how to approach health and body image from a place of love, acceptance, and faith rather than shame or comparison.  Key Points Discussed:  1. Tamara&apos;s Background &amp; Journey 2. The Peaceful Body Pyramid (Six Keys)3. Body Image Insights Links<a href='https://amzn.to/3Kvkctw'>The Peaceful Body Approach</a><a href='https://unique-crafter-8322.kit.com/b4d80474df?fbclid=IwY2xjawF7WjBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfr0HlIKQWndX-mpIQWEzLNvPs9yWV2quMrbXCczzPQDC72OjXDXC1PCFA_aem_R-gsyCbApXQJTw1-G_pM4Q'>Listen to the first chapter for free</a> Visit <a href='https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeacefulBodyBeauty?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F'>Tamara’s etsy shop </a>for gratitude journal, scripture cards and more. Connect with Tamara<a href='http://www.peacefulbodyandbeauty.com'>www.peacefulbodyandbeauty.com</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrmohvVfA_op4wAs3JSBrPQ'>YouTube</a>Instagram: @tamaranewell_ My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updates'>Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/strongandvibrant'>Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond</a> <a href='https://www.gracedhealth.com/health/'>30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health</a> (free download) Connect with Amy: <a href='http://GracedHealth.com'>GracedHealth.com</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/gracedhealth'>@GracedHealth</a> YouTube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@amyconnell'>@AmyConnell</a>

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Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this episode of the Grace Health Podcast, Tamara Newell joins us. She is a writer, holistic health coach, Pilates instructor, and former dancer. Tamara shares her powerful journey from struggling with an eating disorder and body image issues during her ballet career to finding freedom and peace through her relationship with Jesus. She introduces her "Peaceful Body Pyramid" framework and discusses how to approach health and body image from a place o...

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