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Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self some guidance? We all do. Lessons to My Teenage Self is the shortcut I wish I had for taking care of my physical, mental and spiritual health. I'm sharing what I wish I knew about everything from body image to food to mental health all in a diet culture-free way so you can enjoy the peace and freedom God has for you. And as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ll cover questions I’ve received from my clients over the years. I'll share my own experiences, and I'm bringing in other young adult women in their twenties to share ...

When it comes to our health and fitness, we attempt to follow a lot of rules that pit us against our own bodies. Why? Because it’s what we constantly see and hear on TV, on Pinterest, from our culture, and even from other women in our lives.

Want to feel strong and well in your body — without the diet culture pressure? The Graced Health podcast is for Christ-centered women in perimenopause and menopause who want to feel capable, grounded, and at peace in their bodies — without all the noise. Here you'll find practical, grace-filled guidance on strength training, nutrition, body image, and wellness — all rooted in faith and free from diet culture. No shame. No comparison. Just clarity, encouragement, and a voice of reason. I'm Amy Connell, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who grew up in diet culture ...

With so much pressure to look a certain way and so much conflicting information out there about health, fitness, and weight loss, its no wonder most of us are confused about the best way to eat, exercise, and stay healthy. It doesn't have to be that way. You can be whole and healthy, and here's the big secret—it's actually not as complicated as you may think.