Moment of Grace: Exhausted, Overwhelmed, and Over 40? Here's Why Your Body's Stress Response Has Changed with Marcyline Bailey

Moment of Grace: Exhausted, Overwhelmed, and Over 40? Here's Why Your Body's Stress Response Has Changed with Marcyline Bailey

Author: Amy Connell: Women's Health & Fitness July 22, 2025 Duration: 8:19
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode This week's featured moment served as the inspiration behind this entire series. Whenever I listen to therapist Marcyline Bailey discuss the breath of life and its role in connecting us all, I find myself deeply moved. While her complete episode was impactful, this particular segment feels like something that deserves widespread attention. I know this highlight will be helpful! Listen to the original full-length episode with Marcyline Bailey: ​Exhaust...

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.
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Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women
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Season 24 Recap – Highlights, Lessons, and Looking Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
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 ye…
Try This Snack for Better Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:32
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…
Why You Crash After Big Events (And How to Recover Well) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:10
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…
Finding Peace with Your Body with Tamara Newell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:52
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 jou…