Adjusting and Thriving in Empty Nesting with Retired Empty Nester Cathy Lawdanski

Send some quick feedback! Click here. In January 2024, I officially declared this show to be Intuitive Eating focused. Today I'm sharing my own journey to embracing Intuitive Eating (and my body) and why I feel it's important to do so here as well.I discuss:My first few discussions about Intuitive EatingWhat this means for my first book, Your Worthy BodyHow Intuitive Eating influenced the writing of my second book for teen girls, Your CORE StrengthThe benefits I've gainedWhether I think IE has caused my perimenopause weight gainAnd I introduce the next season of the Graced Health podcastEpisodes mentioned:How I heard from God without spending time in prayer or worship How Intuitive Eating may give you the grace and freedom you need with Erin ToddHow do I know if my loved one is dealing with an eating disorder? with Brittany BraswellI've gained perimenopause weight. Why I'm not trying to lose it.My arsenal to fight and overcome my body image issues.Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5

Send some quick feedback! Click here. While I'm intentional about providing a diverse array of episodes, I don't follow a pattern or template.That's why I've enjoyed doing recap episodes the last several seasons.I listen to a variety of shows and don't listen to every episode. I don't expect you to catch every Graced Health one, either.If you've missed any, here's your chance to hear about Season 20's episodes.As a special treat in this recap, I'm including a clip of each guest's one simple thing.​Want to search for episodes? Head to my podcast page and either filter by season or search for the episode name.Sign up to receive email updates over the summer.Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5

Send some quick feedback! Click here. If you’ve been with me a while, you’ve heard a theme that the stories of our past impact our current relationships and reactions.Today my guest Angie Baughman shares her story of being groomed into a relationship with a high school teacher at age 16, and how God has (and continues to) healed her heart. We talk some about anxiety (and I love her wisdom on this), her story of abuse and the public backlash that came with it, and how learning to identify and deal with triggers has helped her parenting and other relationships.We discuss:How anxiety shows up differently for different peopleThe sneaky ways a predator can cause even more damageDealing with public shame at age 16How triggers can be on a continuumThe 5 R’s that can help us talk to our triggersGet one free month of Steady On University with code GRACEDHEALTHGet Angie's Bible Study  Love Never Fails: Building a Framework for Healthy RelationshipsConnect with Angie:https://livesteadyon.com/Instagram: @angiebaughman421Facebook: Steady OnYouTubeAngie is a pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method.  At sixteen, she was groomed into a romantic relationship with a high school teacher and faced community rejection when she went public with her story. Knowing and living by the promises of God helped free her from layers of shame, and she now creates resources that help people cultivate consistent Bible study habits.Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5

Send some quick feedback! Click here. What do you get when you combine culinary nutrition, eating psychology and intuitive eating? You get today’s episode. And I know you’re going to love it. I also know you’re going to gain so much from it because, according to the survey I invite all new subscribers to take, over 50% of you struggle with meal planning and prepping. And if you are like me and transitioning to Intuitive eating, I think you’ll find today’s conversation creates space for growth and mistakes. I’m speaking with Jenny Eden Berk exploring cultivating a joyful, flexible relationship with food.We discuss:Guidance for the fear of “if I eat the foods I don't think I’m supposed to eat I’ll eat too much”The fear cycle of foodTips on trusting yourself to eating the right amount for youHow she integrates plant based eating and Intuitive EatingMeal planning tips whether you are new or seasoned“Mise en place” in meal preppingJoin Jenny's Meal Planning Club and receive a free month Connect with Jennywww.jennyedenberk.comInstagram: @coachjennyedenFacebook:  Jenny Eden CoachingX: @coachjennyedenYouTubeSubstack: @coachjennyedenJenny Eden Berk is an Eating Psychology coach, Culinary Nutritionist and #1 best selling author of the book, The Body Image Blueprint. She helps sensitive and soulful women release chronic stress, restore body confidence, eat consciously and heal their relationship with food.Support the Show.Receive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5

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 & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5

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 & moreCore Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect 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 $5