Mental Health: Finding Your Path to Thriving with Carla Arges

Mental Health: Finding Your Path to Thriving with Carla Arges

Author: Amy Connell: Women's Health & Fitness January 20, 2026 Duration: 45:00
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode What does it look like to navigate mental health struggles while living out your faith? It’s a question many of us carry—sometimes silently. And it’s one I was honored to explore in this week’s conversation with Carla Arges. Carla’s story isn’t neat or easy. She experienced childhood trauma, homelessness at 14, misdiagnoses for years, and eventually received an accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder just six years a...

For Christian women navigating the seasons of perimenopause and menopause, Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women offers a refreshingly different conversation about health. Hosted by Amy Connell, a specialist in women's health and fitness, this podcast moves beyond the overwhelming noise and pressure of typical wellness culture. Instead, it provides a grounded space where faith and practical wellbeing intersect. You'll hear honest discussions about the physical and emotional shifts during this time, paired with actionable advice on sustainable strength training, nourishing nutrition, and cultivating a peaceful body image. Every topic is approached with a grace-filled perspective, deliberately free from diet culture's shame and comparison. The guidance here is rooted in the belief that caring for your body is a spiritual practice, aiming for a sense of capability and strength that comes from a place of faith and self-compassion. Tuning into this podcast feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend who understands the unique journey of a Christ-centered woman seeking wellness that honors both her body and her beliefs. It’s about building resilience from the inside out, finding practical tools for daily life, and fostering a deep, lasting sense of peace during a transformative chapter.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women
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Duration: 22:48
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This is my final episode of the Graced Health podcast after more than 500 episodes. On the podcast today, I'm sharing the personal journey that led to this decision — including t…
Sunset Series: Simple, Consistent Health with Shaela Daugherty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:57
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode As part of the Graced Health Sunset Series, I sit down with Shaela Daugherty — certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and host of the Simple Fitness Habits podcast, where s…
Sunset Series: Kate Lyman on Ditching One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:00
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode As part of the Graced Health Sunset Series, I sit down with Kate Lyman — nutrition coach, Master of Public Health, Certified Health Education Specialist, and owner of Kate Lyman…
Sunset Series: Brittany Braswell on Christ-Centered Food Freedom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:18
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode As Graced Health winds down its final season, I'm introducing listeners to podcasters I trust to carry them forward — like Brittany Braswell, RD, and host of the Faith-Filled Foo…
Sunset Series: Heather Creekmore on the Spiritual Roots of Body Image [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:21
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode As part of our Sunset Series, I'm introducing you to podcasters I know, trust, and love — so you'll have somewhere to turn when Graced Health wraps up. Today I'm talking with my…
BONUS: The Cool-Down Begins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode After more than five hundred episodes, the Graced Health podcast is coming to an end. Before we get there, we're slowing down intentionally — because every good workout deserves…
7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy the Latest Wellness Trend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode The wellness industry will always have something new to sell you — red light masks, cold plunge tubs, vagus nerve stimulators, hydrogen water bottles, sleep maxing gadgets. And h…
Inhale Calm, Exhale Stress: A Common Sense Guide to Breathing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I made up a breathing technique involving a clock face. Yes, really. And it works. That's just one of 10 tools in this week's episode on mindful breathing for stress — perfect ti…
Better Posture After 40: A Common Sense Guide to Good Posture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:51
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Were you constantly told to "stand up straight" growing up? In this common sense episode, we're taking a fresh look at posture—not as a matter of appearance, but as an important…
Do You Actually Need That? A Common-Sense Guide to Supplements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:24
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode We are living in a supplement era — and it's overwhelming. Between Instagram reels, podcast ads, and influencer recommendations, it can feel like you need an entire shopping cart…