Best Personalpower Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 382: Real Talk: Your Bullsh*t Detector for Navigating the Wild World of Midlife Wellness Marketing 43:38

19h ago43:38

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In this episode, we are diving deep into the world of midlife wellness marketing, helping you develop a keen “bullsh*t detector” to navigate through misleading claims and predatory tactics. Equipping you with practical tools to make informed decisions about your health and wellness journey. Key Points: Exploration of common marketing red flags in t…

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Episode 381: The Crossroads of Modern Health: Navigating the Integration of Medicine and Lifestyle Practices 31:54

15d ago31:54

31:54

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of wellness strategies, focusing on how pharmaceutical supports can be integrated into a holistic approach to health for midlife wellness. We discuss the importance of maintaining fundamental wellness practices while considering medical interventions as complementary too…

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Episode 380: Setting Boundaries, Finding Freedom: A Midlife Guide to Reclaiming Your Time & Energy w/ Laini Gray 48:32

29d ago48:32

48:32

Join Laini Gray and I as we explore the vital skill of boundary setting for women in midlife. Together, we dive deep into why maintaining healthy boundaries becomes increasingly important during midlife transitions and how the ability to say “no” can be the most powerful “yes” you can give yourself. Drawing from both our personal experiences and sc…

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Episode 379: Menopause Mastery w/ Zora Benhamou 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I sit down with gerontologist and global menopause researcher Zora Benhamou for a fascinating discussion about menopause through a worldwide lens. Drawing from her interviews with over 200 women across 50 countries, Zora shares invaluable insights about how different cultures approach this significant li…

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Episode 378: Bamboo Bodies: Training Your Brain for Powerful Aging w/ Angi McClure 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with Angi McClure, a neuro-based Movement Therapist and creator of Bamboo Bodies™. Together, we explore a fresh perspective on aging that combines ancient practices with modern brain science. In our discussion, we cover: How to train your brain for better aging outcom…

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Episode 377: The Chemistry of Emotion at Midlife w/ Laini Gray 55:55

2M ago55:55

55:55

Are your emotions at midlife more unpredictable than ever? You’re not alone! Join me and my dear friend and colleague, Laini Gray, as we decode the mysterious world of midlife mood swings. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your emotions aren’t “crazy” – they’re chemistry! The secret connection between your hormones and your hot-headed moments P…

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Episode 376: The Midlife Wilderness: How Nature Heals Women’s Bodies, Minds, and Spirits w/ Sylke Laine 44:27

3M ago44:27

44:27

What if the key to navigating midlife’s challenges isn’t found in the latest trendy supplement or self-help book, but in reconnecting with something we’ve always had access to? Nature just might be the medicine you’ve been seeking. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, we explore how reconnecting with the natural world can transform your mid…

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Episode 375: The Consistency Conundrum: Navigating Health Habits Through Midlife’s Hormonal Changes w/ Laini Gray 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague Laini Gray for a dynamic conversation about reimagining consistency in midlife. Together, we explore how women can create sustainable health practices while navigating the complex terrain of hormonal changes. Key points from our discussion: Understanding the difference between rigid and fl…

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Episode 374: The Great Health Declutter: What to Keep & What to Let Go 30:50

4M ago30:50

30:50

Are you drowning in wellness apps, expired supplements, and enough saved “life-changing” health articles to fill the Library of Congress? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re tackling the elephant (or should we say the dusty treadmill?) in the room: health clutter. It’s time to Marie Kondo your wellness journey. A few things we explore in this …

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Episode 373: Your Body’s Dashboard: Understanding the Metrics That Drive Health w/ Laini Gray 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

Looking to graduate from the “weight-is-everything” school of health tracking? Join me and my wonderful colleague, Laini Gray, for an eye-opening conversation about why your bathroom scale shouldn’t be your only health advisor (because, let’s face it, it’s not exactly giving you the full story). We’re diving into the metrics that actually matter fo…

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Episode 372: Why You’re Too Tired to Chase Your Dreams (And How to Fix It) 29:25

5M ago29:25

29:25

Ever feel like you’re running on fumes, scrolling through Instagram at midnight, wondering where your “me time” disappeared to? In this energizing episode of Grace & Grit, we’re tackling the all-too-familiar energy crisis that keeps amazing women from chasing their dreams. No more dragging yourself through the day like a smartphone on 2% battery! W…

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Episode 371: From Fear to Freedom: The ‘What If’ Shift 14:38

6M ago14:38

14:38

Let’s be honest—most of us are masters at playing the “what if” game. But instead of using it to imagine bold, exciting possibilities, we use it in a way that riddles with us with self-doubt and makes us hide from our potential: “What if I fail?” “What if everyone laughs at me?” “What if I accidentally become a meme?” In this episode, we’re flippin…

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Episode 370: The Subtle Art of How to Be Grateful Anyway 12:04

6M ago12:04

12:04

This short and sweet episode explores how midlife women can embrace gratitude even in challenging seasons, especially when the holidays feel more depressing than joyful. Discover simple ways to find moments of peace, connection, and hope—no matter what life looks like right now. What we’ll cover: Why it’s okay not to feel grateful for everything AN…

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Episode 369: Finish Strong: A midlife woman’s guide to thriving through the holi-daze. 27:18

7M ago27:18

27:18

The final quarter of the year can be one of the toughest for women. Between juggling holiday responsibilities, striving to make the season magical for everyone else, and managing an already full plate, it’s all too easy for self-care to fall by the wayside. The result? Rolling into the new year feeling utterly depleted. In this episode of the Grace…

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43: How to Break Free from Teenage Traumas: Healing the Inner Teenage 11:54

8M ago11:54

11:54

Are you still carrying the weight of teenage traumas? Discover how to heal your inner teenager and break free from the past. In this episode, I'll share my journey of healing my wounded inner teenager and invite you to explore your own experiences. Drawing from my own rebellious teenage years and the subsequent transformation, I'll discuss the impo…

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Episode 368: The Two-Step Formula for Midlife Health Mastery 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

Early in my career, I believed that the key to improving my clients’ health—primarily midlife women—was to hyper-focus on diet and exercise. But as time passed, I realized this approach wasn’t delivering the lasting, meaningful results they truly deserved. Over a decade later, I’ve come to understand how this narrow focus was underserving them, hol…

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Episode 367: Midlife, Menopause and the Brain w/ Dr. Sarah McKay 1:04:05

9M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

I don’t know about you but I have a lot of questions about my brain at midlife. Questions like… Why does behavior change feel so hard? Why do so many midlife women rumble with anxiety and depression? How can I better manage my mental stress? What can I do now to help make my brain more resilient as I age? So I reached out to Dr. Sarah McKay to help…

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Episode 366: 5 Insights From Midlife Solo Travel (and why you should try it) 28:00

9M ago28:00

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Spending time alone at midlife can feel like an impossible task amid so many responsibilities AND it is incredibly important if you want to cultivate a strong relationship with yourself. Why? Because… It is hard to know yourself if you don’t take time to be with yourself. I think solo adventures can be a great way to reconnect with yourself, reliev…

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Episode 365: The Grief Journey: Midlife Challenges and Emotional Healing w/ Claire Schulz Bergman 45:43

10M ago45:43

45:43

Midlife is a period marked by numerous opportunities to grieve. During this stage, we may face the deaths of loved ones, missed opportunities, and the realization of time passing. We also find ourselves letting go of what no longer serves us, experiencing shifts in expectations, and navigating changes in our relationships with parents and children.…

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Episode 364: The Now Factor: Upgrade your health and happiness immediately with one simple step. 46:28

10M ago46:28

46:28

In a world that seems to be spinning faster by the day and giving us more opportunities to consume information and overcomplicate our lives, it is all too easy to underestimate or forget the profound impact that simple measures can make on our health and happiness. For example, learning how to pay attention to your life and be fully present can imp…

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Episode 363: Seasonal Grace: Simple Summer Shifts to Amplify Health & Happiness 28:23

11M ago28:23

28:23

Health and happiness should not be at odds in any season. That being said, I see many of my clients struggling to honor both health and happiness in the summer months because they feel that they either have to sacrifice self-care to enjoy the summer or sacrifice enjoying their summer to administer self-care. If that’s you, this episode was made for…

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42: Walking the Modern Priestess Path with Emer Quintero 55:26

11M ago55:26

55:26

After years of anticipation, Emer Quintero, my Beloved Soul Sister, and I finally sat down, saddled our microphones, and began speaking our truth about Walking the Modern Priestess Path. This podcast explores our journeys of healing and ascension, balancing these paths with the roles of being moms, women, business owners, and practitioners. This is…

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Episode 362: Menopause Unmasked w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver 53:59

11M ago53:59

53:59

Menopause, a major hormonal transition for women, has not gotten the attention it deserves… until now. Enter Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified ob-gyn, a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist in medicine nutrition, a Menopause Society Certified Practicioner and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice that focuses on w…

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41: Retreat Reflections | Greece Goddesses Share Their Stories 47:19

12M ago47:19

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In our new podcast mini-series “Retreat Reflections”, I speak with a group of Goddesses that went to Greece with me. As they share their stories and experiences, we expand on our ascension journeys, both individually and as a collective. In May of 2024, we embarked on an Ascension Journey Retreat to Greece with a group of wonderful, powerful, and a…

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Episode 361: Daring to Fail: Betting on yourself at midlife and beyond. 30:02

12M ago30:02

30:02

The things in the hearts of my clients never cease to amaze and inspire me. They want to travel, They want to shift careers, They want to deepen relationships (and maybe start some new ones), They want to create, They want to advocate for the causes they care about, … and so many other things. In other words, they have so much life to live and expr…

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Episode 360: Chasing Dreams Not Exhaustion w/ Dr. Leigha Saunders 48:46

1y ago48:46

48:46

Sleep is where so much of the magic that keeps us healthy takes place and there are so many reasons we struggle to get enough good quality sleep at midlife. Enter Dr. Leigha Saunders who specializes in helping women sleep better so they can spend more time on what matters to them MOST. With over a decade of experience in women’s health, Leigha’s in…

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Episode 359: Power-FULL Aging (Part 4): Express Yourself 43:49

1y ago43:49

43:49

One of the most common things I coach midlife women on in my coaching practice is integrity pain, the very real discomfort that shows up mentally, emotionally and even physically, when we are not living as truly authentic and fully expressed humans. There is no shortage of things that cause integrity pain, of course, but in this episode of the Grac…

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40: Confronting Ancestral Fears & Redefining Your Identity 46:14

1y ago46:14

46:14

In this episode, Lara Eisenberg shares intimate details and advice about confronting ancestral fears & redefining your identity, guided by her unique experiences of healing her ancestral wounds. She immersed herself in the inner work necessary and found a beautiful light of remembrance throughout her journey. This is a powerful message and inspirat…

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Episode 358: Power-FULL Aging (Part 3): Supporting Biochemistry 1:05:14

1y ago1:05:14

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Losing hormones at midlife can make life challenging in so many ways AND… There are a lot of things we can do to minimize suffering as we transition through pre and post-menopause, which is precisely what we are exploring on this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast. My dear friend and functional diagnostic practitioner, Laini Gray, joins me to disc…

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Episode 357: Power-FULL Aging (Part 2): Rethinking Your Approach 45:16

1y ago45:16

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Attention, ladies! It’s time to rethink our approach to health and wellness if we want to age power-fully. Our bodies undergo profound changes as we cross the midlife threshold, with the departure of crucial hormones like estrogen and progesterone making us less resilient to stress. Ignoring this reality makes the pursuit of powerful aging an uphil…

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Episode 356: Power-FULL Aging (Part 1): Embracing Change 46:19

1y ago46:19

46:19

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 …

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Episode 355: Beyond the Surface: Deepening the relationship you have with your body. 43:58

1y ago43:58

43:58

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 …

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39: Sacred Homecoming: A Priestess Path to Self with Elaine Doyle 1:02:35

1y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Join me in this episode as we discuss the Priestess Path and how sacred the homecoming of self is with Elaine Doyle who underwent a drastic lifestyle change to bring her life into Divine balance. A chance encounter during the Bealtaine season brought Elaine and I together, and I’m so grateful that we met because our paths of self-discovery and more…

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Episode 354: Master Key: One skill that will transform every dimension of your life. 32:16

1y ago32:16

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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 o…

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Episode 353: Unlocking the Power of Nervous System Regulation at Midlife w/ Irene Lyon 58:46

1+ y ago58:46

58:46

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 s…

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Episode 352: Rising Strong: The Power of Reorienting at Midlife 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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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 doe…

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Episode 351: Dreams Interrupted: Exploring the Sleep Dilemmas of Midlife w/ Laini Gray 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

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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 freak…

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Episode 350: Defying Defaults: Life on Purpose 29:43

1+ y ago29:43

29:43

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…

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Episode 349: Year in Review: Noteworthy Lessons Gifted by 2023 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

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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 …

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Episode 348: Boundaries for Breakthroughs: The Upside of Self-Imposed Limits 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

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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…

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Episode 347: Breaking the Mold: Reconsidering Holiday Norms to Protect Your Health 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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“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 …

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Episode 346: Navigating the Ecosystem of Midlife Well-Being 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

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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 wel…

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Episode 345: Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Inaugural Grace & Grit Retreat 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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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…

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38: How to Form Secure Attachments with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd 46:52

1+ y ago46:52

46:52

Welcome to another episode where we discuss parenting reprogramming through healing. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Eli Harwood; the Attachment Nerd, a remarkable individual who speaks on different attachment styles and how to form secure attachments. Eli's story began in a family marked by trauma, a history that propelled her int…

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Episode 344: Proactive Living: Strategies to Tame Emotional Reactivity 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

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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 landsc…

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Episode 343: Midlife Transitions: Navigating the space in between. 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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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 pr…

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37: Embodiment and the Celtic Wheel with Jen Murphy 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

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Join us for this magical episode as I sit down with Jen Murphy, a true guardian of Celtic traditions who speaks on her journey of embodiment and the Celtic Wheel. Jen's journey into the world of Irish folklore and mythology began with her storyteller grandmother, who regaled her with captivating tales of ancient Ireland. This early fascination with…

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Episode 342: Woman Reignited: Restore Your Personal Power In 24 Hours (or less!) 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

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 …

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Episode 341: The Interplay Between Nervous System Health & Exercise: A conversation w/ Irene Lyon 1:22:38

2y ago1:22:38

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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. Ire…

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Episode 340: Summer Remix Series: When “Loving Yourself” Feels Impossible 25:46

2y ago25:46

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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. 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 mi…

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