Grace & Grit Podcast

Courtney Townley
Grace & Grit Podcast

The Grace and Grit Podcast takes the health fairy tale you've heard all your life and turns it upside down and inside out, helping women rebuild their relationship with their body once and for all. Placing the focus on love and respect, rather than the aggressive demands and unrealistic expectations that have become the norm, Courtney Townley is determined to help women mend the fabric of what is driving the female health story.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

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

    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 & Grit podcast, I invite you to rethink what it truly means to finish the year strong. Together, we explore: How to safeguard your self-care amidst the festivities. The transformative power of boundaries (and why they’re a must-have nutrient this season). Practical strategies to navigate the holidays without losing yourself in the process. … and so much more! If you’re ready to step into the new year feeling energized and grounded—not burned out—this episode is for you. And hey, let’s not keep the good stuff to ourselves! If this episode resonates, share it with the women in your life who could use a little extra support this season. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-369 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Thriving Through the Holi-DAZE Roadmap: https://graceandgrit.com/thrive *** ⬇️ Tools to rock your second act. ✅ Start Here: https://graceandgrit.com/start-here/ ✅ Listen to the Podcast: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast ✅ Weekly Bit of Grace & Grit: https://graceandgrit.com/rumbleandrise ✅ ️Leave a Podcast Review: https://graceandgrit.com/podcastreview ✅ Rumble & Rise with Courtney: https://graceandgrit.com/readytorumble ✅ Subscribe on YouTube: https://graceandgrit.com/youtube-subscribe ✅ Visit us online: https://graceandgrit.com

    27 min
  2. SEP 13

    Midlife, Menopause and the Brain w/ Dr. Sarah McKay

    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 answer some of these questions, and she graciously agreed to join me for an interview. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-367 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Sarah McKay’s Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/ *** Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who simplifies brain science for health and well-being, performance, and creativity. Sarah completed her MSc and PhD in neuroscience at Oxford University. After relocating to Australia and completing five years of postdoctoral research on spinal cord injury, Sarah hung up her lab coat to establish Think Brain, which offers online professional development training in applied neuroscience and brain health. In 2019, Sarah hosted an episode of ABC Catalyst exploring brain health, biohacking, and longevity. Sarah’s first book, The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones, and happiness was published in 2018 (with a second edition due 2025). Her second book Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better), was published in 2023. She’s currently writing a third book on brain health for the iconic ‘For Dummies’ brand. If you enjoy this episode please consider sharing it:) *** ⬇️ Tools to rock your second act. ✅ Start Here: https://graceandgrit.com/start-here/ ✅ Listen to the Podcast: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast ✅ Weekly Bit of Grace & Grit: https://graceandgrit.com/rumbleandrise ✅ ️Leave a Podcast Review: https://graceandgrit.com/podcastreview ✅ Rumble & Rise with Courtney: https://graceandgrit.com/readytorumble ✅ Subscribe on YouTube: https://graceandgrit.com/youtube-subscribe ✅ Visit us online: https://graceandgrit.com

    1h 4m
  3. JUN 21

    Menopause Unmasked w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver

    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 women in midlife. Dr. Haver has taken the internet by storm with her advice for women on how to navigate the path through hormonal change with power, purpose, and facts—information that is long overdue. If you are a woman or know a woman, Dr. Haver’s latest book, The New Menopause, is one to read because while menopause is inevitable, suffering through it is not. In this interview, Dr. Haver generously shares: Why she was compelled to write this book, How to advocate for the care you deserve, The three different stages of the menopause transition, The cost of hormonal decline and how you can better support your body through it The truth about HRT, … and so much more! You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-362 Have a listen, take it in, and if this lands for you, please share it far and wide so women can get the help that they need to make their second half the best half. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The New Menopause Book The ‘Pause Life website **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: https://graceandgrit.com/podcastreview Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at https://graceandgrit.com/readytorumble Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit https://graceandgrit.com/

    54 min
4.9
out of 5
328 Ratings

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The Grace and Grit Podcast takes the health fairy tale you've heard all your life and turns it upside down and inside out, helping women rebuild their relationship with their body once and for all. Placing the focus on love and respect, rather than the aggressive demands and unrealistic expectations that have become the norm, Courtney Townley is determined to help women mend the fabric of what is driving the female health story.

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