🔒 Amy Uncut: Does the armor fit you?

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Empty nesting is staring me down. I'm not even sure how I feel about it.My youngest son graduates from high school this month and then leaves for his summer counselor job just a few days later.  While I'm excited for him and his future, I'm sure going to miss him and wonder what life will be like without a child in the home.I reached out to Cathy Lawdanski known as Retired Empty Nester on Instagram, to walk me through this transition time and provide wisdom going forward.Regardless of what stage you are in, I think you'll appreciate Cathy's nuggets of wisdom. And if you're retired or an empty nester, go connect with Cathy!We discuss:How the dynamics change when people leave or come back to the householdServe, learn and have funCoaching yourself like you would coach your child as friendships and communities changeBeing intentional about developing communityCathy is the content creator behind The Retired Empty Nester where she encourages women to THRIVE in these years through serving, learning and fun. She is a native Houstonian who married a boy from Milwaukee 40 years ago and has 2 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren.Get your Medical Grab & Go Checklist here.Connect with Cathymysideof50.comInstagram: @retired_empty_nesterFacebook: The Retired Empty NesterSupport the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Last week I shared my latest battle (and arsenal) with body image issues. If you heard it and wondered "well, why don't you just lose the weight?" I understand the questions.But I'm not.As I've immersed myself in the latest research and findings, I'm changing my attitude about weight loss. Today I'm sharing six research-backed and six mindset-based reasons why I'm not choosing to chase the scale.Want sources for the research? Find them here.Resources mentioned:Season 19 Episodes that began January 2024:Embracing a Grace-Focused Approach to Aging and Body Acceptance After 40 (Core Essentials 1)Achieve Resilient Aging with Grace and Holistic Nutrition (Core Essentials 2)Holding Body Wisdom and Christ-Centered Health Over 40 (Core Essentials 3)Learn Expansive Health Topics to Enhance Your Midlife Season (Core Essentials 4)30+ Non Gym Ways to Improve Your Health [free download]Your CORE Strength: A Young Woman's Go-To Guide to Eating, Exercise, and Empowered Health30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your HealthSupport the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Well here we are. Again.In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I'm sharing the resurgence of body image issues I've been struggling with as of late.I've created an arsenal to fight this battle. While I typically prefer to walk through something before reporting on it, in this episode I'm sharing ten weapons of faith and mindset to combat this very real fight.Resources mentioned:​Feed Yourself​ by Leslie Schilling​ImproveBodyImage.com​​Compared to Who podcast​​Graced Health + Subscription Community​​Your CORE Strength Parents Guide​ with recommended Instagram accountsSupport the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Send some quick feedback! Click here. I hope you are ready for some candid conversations about aging today. I had so much fun with Heather Creekmore bemoaning some of the aspects of aging, and then pivoting that around and talking about how we can be grateful at the same time. Heather and I are just a few months apart and we talk about some of the surprising effects of aging, choosing praise rather than despair about our aging bodies, and how we have both been humbled as we have gotten older.We discuss:Her biggest surprise of agingHow choosing praise with frustrations of aging can help our heart and mindThings we forget to be grateful for as we ageGet your copy of Aging Gratefully here.Connect with Heather:Compared to Who PodcastImproveBodyImage.comInstagram: @comparedtowhoSupport the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Tomorrow is the big day! Your CORE Strength is released tomorrow, April 24, 2024.To celebrate, I'm sharing two chapters: Introduction Chapter 8: How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health?Purchase Your CORE Strength online at most retailers, includingAmazonBookshop (supports independent bookstores)Get the Parents Guide hereTHANK YOU for your support!Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Send some quick feedback! Click here. I may be the only author in the world who wants to reconsider buying her book.Don't get me wrong, of course I want Your CORE Strength in the hands of the young woman in your life...but only if she is in the right space to receive it.In today's episode, I offer you five things you need to know before you buy Your CORE Strength, including some ideas on offering the book to your daughter without it being received well.​Have You Preordered?​Complete this form if you have!When you preorder, you'll receive bonuses valued at $25. You'll receive:FREE Parents GuideFREE Audiobook to listen in your favorite Podcast appFREE Discussion GuideThese will all be sent April 24, 2024. But you must complete the online form by April 22, 2024.Need to Preorder?Preorder your copy at Amazon or Bookshop. Bookshop supports independent bookstores. You can also find at other online retailers like Walmart or Barnes & Noble.Want to Learn More before Buying?Grab the 20-page Parents Guide if you want the Cliffs Notes version before purchasing or if you don't preorder.​Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE