Grace & Grit Podcast

Courtney Townley
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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. DEC 13

    From Fear to Freedom: The ‘What If’ Shift

    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 flipping the script. Because, let’s face it, the fear-based “what if” game isn’t winning us any awards (unless there’s a prize for sleepless nights). Instead, I’ll show you how to play the version of the game that leads to courage, confidence, and so much possibility! We’ll tackle how to silence that inner critic and replace it with thoughts that move you towards the life you have imagined for yourself rather than away from it. So, grab your headphones and let’s turn those “what ifs” into your secret weapon for freedom and possibility. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-371 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Check out the Holiday Sale here: https://graceandgrit.com/holidaysale Limited availability • Offer expires 1/5/25 or when packages are sold out. *** ⬇️ 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

    15 min

  2. NOV 29

    The Subtle Art of How to Be Grateful Anyway

    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 AND to find gratitude in the moment. Practical ways to cultivate small moments of peace and presence during the holidays. How shifting your perspective can spark hope even in difficult times. Simple practices to nurture gratitude without adding pressure to your already full plate. Have a listen. Share it with someone who may need a little helping hand this holiday season:) You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-370 *** ⬇️ 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

    12 min

  3. NOV 15

    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

  4. SEP 27

    The Two-Step Formula for Midlife Health Mastery

    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, holding them back from achieving the deeper health (cell to soul) they truly craved. In this episode, I’ll reveal the simple two-step formula I now use to help my clients elevate their health and well-being so they can live with greater power, purpose, and impact. Have a listen and consider sharing it with the women in your life who would benefit from hearing the message. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-368 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Gift of Self-Expression Masterclass: https://graceandgrit.com/programs/gift-of-self-expression/ *** ⬇️ 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

    22 min

  5. 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

  6. AUG 30

    5 Insights From Midlife Solo Travel (and why you should try it)

    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, relieve stress, get clarity around decisions, fortify confidence and so much more. In this episode, I share 5 insights I have had from my own solo travel with the hopes that it might inspire you to plan a little getaway with yourself. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-366 If this lands and you know a woman who might benefit from listening, pass it on! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Base Camp: Back to Basics Challenge: https://graceandgrit.com/basecamp **** 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/

    28 min

  7. AUG 9

    The Grief Journey: Midlife Challenges and Emotional Healing w/ Claire Schulz Bergman

    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. This episode delves into the multifaceted nature of grief in midlife and its profound impact on our emotional and mental well-being. Joining me for this conversation is therapist, grief counselor and woman of Grace & Grit, Claire Schulz Bergman. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-365 Have a listen. If you find it useful, pass it on. **** 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/

    46 min

  8. JUL 26

    The Now Factor: Upgrade your health and happiness immediately with one simple step.

    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 improve nearly every aspect of your well-being, from mental health to physical health to behavioral health. In this episode, I cover: The underestimated health costs of NOT being present in your life, The “thieves of presence” in your life. Simple strategies for refocusing and how it will amplify your health and happiness almost immediately. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-364 Have a listen.  Share it with someone who could use the reminder. **** 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/

    46 min
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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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  • Creator
    Courtney Townley
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    371
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Grace & Grit™ LLC
  • Show Website
    Grace & Grit Podcast

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