Grace & Grit Podcast: Helping women step out rather than fade out.
The Grace & Grit podcast is your go-to resource for reclaiming, generating, protecting and expressing your power as a woman in midlife. This show will completely change the way you think about health & well-being and help you make your second act the best one yet!
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Episode 356: Power-FULL Aging (Part 1): Embracing Change
03/29/2024
Episode 356: Power-FULL Aging (Part 1): Embracing Change
Let’s face it—getting older isn’t a negotiable part of life. You’ve got some serious control over how that aging journey unfolds. You could make it a bit of a downer, trudging through the years… OR you could make it a power-filled experience. (let’s do that!) Today’s episode marks the start of a 4-part series on Power-FULL Aging, and we’re digging into why change, especially during midlife, is an invitation to level up. Whether you’re switching up your job, refreshing your relationships, or tweaking your health game, change can actually be an opportunity to step into your power and own it. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and uncover how to rock your second act! You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Emotional Wellness Essentials Masterclass: Power-FULL Self-Talk Practice **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 355: Beyond the Surface: Deepening the relationship you have with your body.
03/15/2024
Episode 355: Beyond the Surface: Deepening the relationship you have with your body.
To say that most women I have coached over the years have “a complicated relationship with their bodies” would be a massive understatement. In fact, it is a rarity that I work with a woman who has a healthy relationship with her body. What is a healthy relationship with the body? Well, that is precisely the topic of this week’s podcast episode. In this episode, specifically, I cover: Body beliefs and how they impact every dimension of your life. How to edit the story you are telling yourself about your body. Strategies for improving the relationship you have with your body. … and so much more. If you are a woman who would like to improve the relationship you have with your body, do not miss this episode! You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Body Image Journaling Prompts: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 354: Master Key: One skill that will transform every dimension of your life.
03/01/2024
Episode 354: Master Key: One skill that will transform every dimension of your life.
I have been traveling in the health and wellness space for nearly 30 years (yep! I got my first job as a fitness trainer when I was 18, and I just celebrated my 47th birthday). The wellness industry is the ONLY field I have ever worked in, AND I am fairly certain this industry would not even exist if more professionals were teaching the REAL work of behavior change. You can buy an endless supply of programs promising to change your life, but at the end of the day, there is really only 1 skill you need to do that. I call it the master key, and it is the very thing I do a deep dive into in this episode of the podcast:) You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Art of Self-Coaching: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 353: Unlocking the Power of Nervous System Regulation at Midlife w/ Irene Lyon
02/16/2024
Episode 353: Unlocking the Power of Nervous System Regulation at Midlife w/ Irene Lyon
She’s Baaaacck… Nervous system expert Irene Lyon that is. If you have been a long-time listener of the Grace & Grit podcast, you are probably familiar with Irene Lyon. She does the MASSIVELY important work of helping people to better understand how their nervous system works AND develop skills that allow them to more easily regulate their nervous systems. I repeatedly invite Irene back to the show because while I teach a lot of skills to my own clients to help them better manage stress, Irene teaches a layer of work that I consider to be foundational to creating any kind of meaningful behavior change. Twice a year, Irene opens the doors to her 12-week SmartBody SmartMind program, for which I am a proud affiliate because not only has this program influenced my own life in profound ways, but I see it helping the women in my community in profound ways. This conversation was actually an Instagram Live interview that I recently did with Irene and decided to repurpose it as a podcast episode so more people could listen to it. In this episode, we cover… How a dysregulated nervous system makes midlife so much harder than it needs to be. Why the nervous system regulation is such a brilliant place to begin if you want to improve your health. What the nervous system actually is and how it gets dysregulated. How to find qualified nervous system professionals. What makes SmartBody SmartMind different from a lot of programs out there. … and so much more! You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SmartBody SmartMind™: FREE Healing Trauma Video Series: 21-Day Nervous System Tune-Up:
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Episode 352: Rising Strong: The Power of Reorienting at Midlife
02/02/2024
Episode 352: Rising Strong: The Power of Reorienting at Midlife
The years between 40-65 can be wildly disorienting. Not only are midlife women dealing with a changing hormonal landscape but the landscape of life is changing dramatically, as well. In essence, there are a lot of “microstressors” at play in this phase of life that can add up to some serious breakdown mentally, physically and emotionally if one does not learn skills that can help unpack some of this stress. In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I invite you to consider the toll that “microstressors” are taking on your life and, more importantly, I introduce two key skillsets that can go a long way in helping you convert microstress into macro-resilience. Have a listen. I hope it helps you rise strong:) You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Strategic Decision Making and Effective Time Mastery Masterclass: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 351: Dreams Interrupted: Exploring the Sleep Dilemmas of Midlife w/ Laini Gray
01/19/2024
Episode 351: Dreams Interrupted: Exploring the Sleep Dilemmas of Midlife w/ Laini Gray
If there were only 1 lifestyle change a client could make to improve her health and well-being, I would focus on sleep. Why? Because sleep is where the magic of health takes place. While we sleep, our brains cache out, our systems detox, our hormones recalibrate, our tissues repair, and our immune system is fortified. AND… sleep can be really freaking difficult when you are in the perimenopausal or postmenopausal years. In fact, this is a topic I seem to spend A LOT of time coaching around. While I have done many episodes on sleep in the past, this is a topic we simply can not revisit enough. So today, I am joined by my dear friend and health detective, Laini Gray. I invited Laini back to the show because: We always have great conversations. She has an incredible way of simplifying complex topics like biochemistry – which plays a huge role in our ability to get quality, especially later in life. So, if you could use a few pointers on getting better sleep – this episode is for you. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Castor Oil Pack: Order your own CGM: Learn more about Laini: *** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 350: Defying Defaults: Life on Purpose
01/05/2024
Episode 350: Defying Defaults: Life on Purpose
Are you living your life by default or by design? Relatively or proactively? Your answer carries significant consequences for your overall well-being and happiness. Reactions have a place, certainly. What an awesome thing it is that the human brain can react in ways that help us improve our lives, sometimes even save our lives. That being said, the human brain can just as easily react in ways that hurt us. How the human brain reacts largely depends on our practices, which is why you must stay awake to your practices if you want to live a vibrant life. Even more importantly, you must CHOOSE your practices intentionally. Join me on this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, where I encourage you to break free from default patterns that stifle your potential, and instead, actively cultivate practices that expand your possibilities. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Power Up: Direction & Drive Reconsidered Masterclass: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 349: Year in Review: Noteworthy Lessons Gifted by 2023
12/15/2023
Episode 349: Year in Review: Noteworthy Lessons Gifted by 2023
Pausing to look back at the road you have traveled… this day, this week, this year… is such a power-filled practice. Why? Because it shows you how you have been showing up in your life and how you might want to navigate the journey forward a little differently. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I share with you 5 of my biggest takeaways from the past year and how I am using that to propel my life forward in 2024. Have a listen and, if it helps you in some small (or big) way, consider sharing it. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leave a Review for the Grace & Grit Podcast: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 348: Boundaries for Breakthroughs: The Upside of Self-Imposed Limits
12/01/2023
Episode 348: Boundaries for Breakthroughs: The Upside of Self-Imposed Limits
Self-imposed limitations aren’t always a bad thing. Establishing limits for yourself can actually be a kindness; a form of self-respect and even self-care. This episode of the Grace & Grit podcast explores: The dark and bright side to self-imposed limitations. Why you owe it to yourself to set limits on how you spend resources like time, energy and mental bandwidth. Constraint as a form of self-respect and even self-love. How to say “no” in a world that is begging you to say “yes” to everything. … and so much more. If you are someone who is constantly saying that you never have time to do the things you want to be doing or you are struggling to create the level of health and happiness you truly crave. Do not miss this episode. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rumble & Rise Holiday Sale: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 347: Breaking the Mold: Reconsidering Holiday Norms to Protect Your Health
11/17/2023
Episode 347: Breaking the Mold: Reconsidering Holiday Norms to Protect Your Health
“Shoulding” all over yourself is never good for your mental and emotional health and the holiday season is ripe with expectations around how you “should” be spending them. So, this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast invites you to consider how you want to spend the holiday season this year even though what you discover may go against the grain of tradition and family expectations. Topics explored in this episode include: Extending yourself the grace of making decisions that protect your well-being even when it means disappointing others. Acknowledging that joy comes in many forms and that you are the only person who really knows what will bring you true joy this holiday season, Owning the fact that how you finish the year is how you will start the year, regardless of your intentions to start fresh come January 1. Have a listen. If it helps, consider sharing it with a woman who is trying to “should” her way through the season. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leave a Review for the Grace & Grit Podcast: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 346: Navigating the Ecosystem of Midlife Well-Being
11/03/2023
Episode 346: Navigating the Ecosystem of Midlife Well-Being
Years ago I watched a documentary called Biggest Little Farm, which tracked the rumbles and rises of a couple who purchased a desolate farm in California and restored it to a thriving ecosystem. The film was such a powerful reminder that nature does not heal by focusing on one thing, but rather by tending to the wellness of MANY things. Midlife wellness is an ecosystem of sorts too, composed of a multitude of ever-changing layers. It is not enough to address one part of this ecosystem to heal. You have to give attention to all the layers, which can feel oh-so-daunting. So where does one begin? Listen to this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit podcast to find out. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Consistency Code Crash Course - 5-Day Event, begins Nov. 6, 2023 (FREE for a limited time!) Sign up here: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 345: Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Inaugural Grace & Grit Retreat
10/20/2023
Episode 345: Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Inaugural Grace & Grit Retreat
Truth be told, I was super resistant to hosting a retreat for my clients despite the many requests I had received to organize one over the years. I am SO glad I relented and, in this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I share some of the biggest revelations that came from bringing 16 clients together for 4 days on a 3000-acre ranch here in Montana. More specifically, in this episode, I share: Why it took me 20 years to finally say YES to hosting a retreat, How I knew it was finally time, The biggest lessons I learned, … and so much more. You may have ZERO interest in hosting retreats, but this podcast just might inspire you to go after the things that you have had on your heart to create but haven’t yet made time for. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Consistency Code Crash Course - 5-Day Event, begins Nov. 6, 2023 (FREE for a limited time!): Grace & Grit Retreat: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 344: Proactive Living: Strategies to Tame Emotional Reactivity
10/06/2023
Episode 344: Proactive Living: Strategies to Tame Emotional Reactivity
Constantly reacting to your emotional landscape can create a lot of unintended damage in your life. AND… if you have spent a lifetime allowing your emotions to run wild, it can be oh-so-hard to NOT react. In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I introduce one of the most powerful exercises I have ever learned to manage my own emotional landscape when I am feeling particularly reactive. I have taught this simple practice to hundreds of clients over the years and it has been equally as powerful for them. So, if you are ready to start using your emotions to help your life rather than allow them to create unintended damage, this podcast episode is for you. You can listen here: **** Woman Reignited Power Pak: 4 Steps to Restore Your Confidence in 24 Hours or Less! Grab your FREE Power Pak: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 343: Midlife Transitions: Navigating the space in between.
09/22/2023
Episode 343: Midlife Transitions: Navigating the space in between.
In the realm of midlife, we encounter a myriad of transitions. These shifts encompass changes in careers, relationships, living environments, and even our own biology. They present the midlife woman with a unique opportunity to engage in a powerful dance with transformation. In this captivating episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, we unravel the profound potential concealed within the liminal space of midlife. More than just acknowledging its existence, we equip our listeners with invaluable strategies to navigate this “inbetween” phase with finesse and grace. During this episode, you can expect to discover: The universal experiences that accompany the winds of change in midlife. The empowering choice to actively shape your purpose rather than passively waiting for it to discover you. The revelation that sometimes we may unwittingly divert our focus towards our bodies, masking the real issues at hand. A treasure trove of practical steps to fortify your resilience and embrace the transformative journey with open arms. Tune in to this episode; it’s here to illuminate your path through midlife transitions with wisdom and insight. We’re here to support you on this transformative journey. Stay tuned, and let’s embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth together! You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Woman Reignited Power Pak: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 342: Woman Reignited: Restore Your Personal Power In 24 Hours (or less!)
09/08/2023
Episode 342: Woman Reignited: Restore Your Personal Power In 24 Hours (or less!)
If your confidence is feeling flatter than a pancake on a Sunday morning, DO NOT miss this podcast episode. I work with women every day who are feeling a bit (or very) stagnant in their lives, so I teach them (or sometimes reteach them) 4 key practices to reignite their personal power (aka confidence). Even better, I have created a companion guide that walks you through each practice so you can reignite your own confidence in 24 hours or less. (Check out the podcast so you can find out how to get it delivered to your inbox for FREE.) I call these practices the Power Pak and today I am sharing them with you! In this episode, specifically, I will teach you: How to refocus on what truly matters to you, so you can ditch everything that isn’t that! How to make decisions FAST that align with your priorities, so you can stop wasting time being ruled by overwhelm. How to design a plan for your day that you will actually be excited to show up for to execute. The single most important practice for reigniting and maintaining your confidence to go after what you really want. These are the 4 skills I use daily to help clients pivot from feeling riddled with self-doubt and overwhelm to feeling clear and confident. If you implement the tools, I am sure it will help you to do the same! You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Woman Reignited Power Pak: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 341: The Interplay Between Nervous System Health & Exercise: A conversation w/ Irene Lyon
08/25/2023
Episode 341: The Interplay Between Nervous System Health & Exercise: A conversation w/ Irene Lyon
The state of your nervous system is a very big deal. Why? Because your nervous system governs literally every system in the human body and massively influences how you show up in the world. More conversations around nervous system health are being had thanks to people like Irene Lyon, my guest in this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit podcast. Irene and I have talked extensively on this show about the workings of the nervous system and even the impact nervous system regulation has on our ability to create long-term behavior change. In this episode, we are taking a slightly different approach to the conversation of nervous system healing by exploring the interplay between nervous system health and exercise. More specifically, in this episode we explore… How nervous system regulation impacts our capacity to exercise, How exercise influences nervous system regulation, What the state of your “tissues” might be telling you about nervous system issues, Practical steps for honoring nervous system health as you engage with exercise, Why we can experience “emotional releases” as we exercise, … and so much more. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SmartBody SmartMind™ **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 340: Summer Remix Series: When “Loving Yourself” Feels Impossible
08/18/2023
Episode 340: Summer Remix Series: When “Loving Yourself” Feels Impossible
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Some health coaches heavily focus on nutrition, others on fitness, and others on mindfulness. While the work that I do as a coach addresses all of these things in depth, the thing I am MOST passionate about teaching clients is self-leadership, because, without it, nothing else will stick for very long. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I introduce what I believe to be the 6 pillars of powerful self-leadership, how self-leadership impacts your ability to take care of yourself and I do a deep dive into the most essential of these pillars: self-respect. This is perhaps, one of my favorite topics to date on the podcast because it is the bedrock of the work that I do as a coach. Have a listen. Share your thoughts. And if you love it, please consider sharing it with a woman you believe could benefit from listening too! You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 339: Summer Remix Series: The Call to Own Your Worth
08/11/2023
Episode 339: Summer Remix Series: The Call to Own Your Worth
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Most women I work with have spent a lifetime trying to prove or earn their worth, but worthiness is not something you need to hustle for. Worthiness is baked into your humanity. That being said, worth does need to be acknowledged… BY YOU because if you don’t think you are worthy of time and attention, you won’t show up to do the things you are being called to do. In this episode, I talk about why it is so important to answer the call to own your worth. I hope you love it and, even more importantly, I hope it helps. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 338: Summer Remix Series: Renovating Your Life to Support Your Health
08/04/2023
Episode 338: Summer Remix Series: Renovating Your Life to Support Your Health
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! I call the years between 40 and 60 the renovation years. Why? Because of shifting hormones combined with balancing more responsibilities than ever, we are really presented with an opportunity at this age and stage of life to take stock of our total stress load and make some hard choices in how to better manage that. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I share the advice that I believe women in our age bracket need to hear (far beyond cookie-cutter diet and exercise recommendations). Have a listen and share with a woman who you feel could benefit from listening. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 337: Summer Remix Series: The Stress Habit
07/28/2023
Episode 337: Summer Remix Series: The Stress Habit
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! A lot of women I consult with, who are frustrated with their state of health, often say to me that they don’t feel all that stressed. Which, if you really think about it, isn’t all that surprising considering we have normalized living in a constant state of stress. Stress is absolutely a part of life, but we get ourselves into a heap of trouble when we make stress a WAY of life. In this episode, we explore what it takes to have a healthy relationship with stress. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 336: Summer Remix Series: 6 Thoughts Preventing You From Making Progress
07/21/2023
Episode 336: Summer Remix Series: 6 Thoughts Preventing You From Making Progress
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Health does not grow in negligent, hostile or toxic places, which the mind can certainly become without proper attention and direction. If you aren’t exerting consistent daily effort to keep your mindset in a place that promotes grace, resilience, and perseverance any goals you achieve will be very short-lived. Managing the mind is single-handedly the most powerful thing a woman could do to improve her health AND it is the most lacking element in most health and wellness programs. In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I share with you six of the most common thoughts that prevent women from reaching the level of health she truly craves. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 335: Summer Remix Series: The Dynamic Nature of Health
07/14/2023
Episode 335: Summer Remix Series: The Dynamic Nature of Health
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! You are a dynamic thing, constantly evolving and forever changing. Which means… Your health is dynamic too. Yet we often refer to health as if it is a binary thing. As if we either have it or we don’t. I would argue that all humans are healthy in some ways and rumbling with dis-ease in others. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I explore the dynamic nature of health and the real strategies that will honor the multidimensional and dynamic nature of your health throughout your lifetime. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 334: Summer Remix Series: Self-care is really just basecamp.
07/07/2023
Episode 334: Summer Remix Series: Self-care is really just basecamp.
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! YOU are an incredibly unique human expression. YOU are here to cause, contribute and inspire things in the world in a way that only you can. And… It is really freaking hard to be a fully expressed human doing the work she feels called to do in the world when you are living in a constant state of illness, reactivity, frustration, and self-doubt. Self-care isn’t about fitting into your skinny jeans and feeling Instagram-worthy on your beach vacation. Self-care is what allows you to show up as your most vibrant self so you can do the most important work of your life. It’s the basecamp for the mountain you are really here to summit. So in this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I explore the basic measure that makes a massive impact on fortifying your chemistry, so you are in the best condition for whatever it is you decide to make this lifetime about. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 333: Summer Remix Series: Menopause: A time to level up not fade out w/ Dr. Stacy Sims
06/30/2023
Episode 333: Summer Remix Series: Menopause: A time to level up not fade out w/ Dr. Stacy Sims
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! LET'S FACE IT THE YEARS SURROUNDING MENOPAUSE CAN BE ROUGH. Stress is elevating, hormones are declining and our body is starting to do things we are struggling to understand. As tempting as it may be, it is NOT time to fade into the background, it is time to level up. Enter, my guest today Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance, especially for women. Her latest book, Next Level, breaks down the underlying causes of menopause and, more importantly, arms you with advice from the latest and greatest research on what to do about it. And she graciously shares some powerful takeaways from that book in this episode. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Visit Website: Next Level Book: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 332: Summer Remix Series: The Intro & Outro of Your Day
06/23/2023
Episode 332: Summer Remix Series: The Intro & Outro of Your Day
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! It is downright impossible to create new possibilities for your life if you are living in reaction mode. After all, your reactions are a byproduct of what you have been practicing. So, if you want to generate new outcomes, you have to practice new things, which means getting very intentional about how you live your days. In this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I discuss one of the most important foundational elements of doing just that. You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 331: Summer Remix Series: How to enjoy your summer AND rock your health.
06/16/2023
Episode 331: Summer Remix Series: How to enjoy your summer AND rock your health.
This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with . This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Summer has arrived here in North America and with it comes travel, barbecues, camping trips, and opportunity to disrupt our everyday routines. And saying YES to these things can be so incredibly beneficial to your health. A lot of women this time of year feel they can say YES to the invitation that is summer OR stay the course with their health goals. I want to offer that you can do BOTH and, in this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I am going to share with you exactly how to make the most of your summer AND roll into September without feeling like you are “starting over”. Have a listen and share it with the women in your life who might benefit from it too:) You can listen here: **** Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 330: Summer Remix Series: Knowing When to Push and When to Pause
06/09/2023
Episode 330: Summer Remix Series: Knowing When to Push and When to Pause
The older I get, the more acutely aware I am of the value of pausing to be able to maintain the pushing and in dedication to that knowing, I am extending myself the grace of pausing the production of new episodes of the Grace & Grit Podcast until the fall. I can’t believe it but we have produced 330 episodes of content over the past several years AND to continue to produce the level of content you deserve, I am taking a short break. The beauty of this, aside from rejuvenating my creative juices, is that it gives YOU the opportunity to revisit key concepts from the show. And to encourage you to do just that we are launching a Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Today’s episode launches us into this series with a very fitting subject: Knowing When to Push & When to Pause. You can listen here: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 329: REAL Midlife Magic: Stories from the inside.
05/26/2023
Episode 329: REAL Midlife Magic: Stories from the inside.
3 years ago I decided to run an experiment in my business. I started a community called Rumble & Rise where the primary focus would be to help women develop self-leadership skills so could fortify their self-trust, improve their well-being and go after the things on their heart. It was an ambitious endeavor and I had NO idea how it would turn out, but I was so frustrated by what was being sold to women as a path to live happier and healthier lives, that I decided my experiment was worth failing for. But it didn’t fail. It blossomed. It morphed into something I never could have predicted and on this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I am joined by several women who were daring enough to say YES to my little experiment and what they have gained from doing so. Have a listen. I hope it inspires you to run your own experiments:) You can listen here: **** MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Rumble & Rise Membership Community: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: It's time to make MIDLIFE Magic. Grab your Midlife Magic Quickstart Guide here Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 328: Health in the Face of Dis-ease w/ Claire Schulz Bergman
05/19/2023
Episode 328: Health in the Face of Dis-ease w/ Claire Schulz Bergman
I have long taught that health isn’t necessarily the absence of dis-ease but how we show up in the face of it. Why? Because life is FULL of dis-ease. Sometimes dis-ease comes in the form of relationship challenges, financial hardship, the loss of loved ones etc. And sometimes it looks like a diagnosis you never could have seen coming. My client, dear friend and guest on today’s podcast, Claire Schulz Bergman, shares her experience of being diagnosed with ALS at 52 years young and how she is still pursuing health in the face of it. In this interview, Claire generously shares: The road that lead to her ALS diagnosis, How her personal development work prior to the diagnosis is helping her now, How she is coping with uncertainty, Why she decided hard how she wants to be in the face of this diagnosis, … and so much more. If you or someone you love has been handed an unexpected hardship as of late, listen to this episode! I think you will be glad you did. You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Claire’s ALS Fundraiser: **** The Consistency Code Crash Course starts Monday, May 22nd. Learn more and register here: Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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Episode 327: Simplify to Amplify: Why less is more along the path to change.
05/12/2023
Episode 327: Simplify to Amplify: Why less is more along the path to change.
There is a lot of noise “out there” trying to convince you that you need complex measures to improve your health and well-being, but what I have found to be true time and time again throughout my coaching career is that consistency with basic measures can revolutionize a person’s life. So why don’t we embrace simplicity along the path to change? Well, because we struggle with the consistency part and then convince ourselves that simple measures don’t work. Gah! In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I advocate for the “less is more” route to behavior change and share a 4 step process for making that consistency part a sure thing:) You can listen here: MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Consistency Code Crash Course: **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit
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