18 episodes

Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self some guidance?  We all do. Lessons to My Teenage Self is the shortcut I wish I had for taking care of my physical, mental and spiritual health. I'm sharing what I wish I knew about everything from body image to food to mental health all in a diet culture-free way so you can enjoy the peace and freedom God has for you. And as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ll cover questions I’ve received from my clients over the years. I'll share my own experiences, and I'm bringing in other young adult women in their twenties to share lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Amy Connell, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach and created for teen girls wanting to strengthen their health alongside their Christian faith.

Lessons to My Teenage Self Amy Connell

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self some guidance?  We all do. Lessons to My Teenage Self is the shortcut I wish I had for taking care of my physical, mental and spiritual health. I'm sharing what I wish I knew about everything from body image to food to mental health all in a diet culture-free way so you can enjoy the peace and freedom God has for you. And as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’ll cover questions I’ve received from my clients over the years. I'll share my own experiences, and I'm bringing in other young adult women in their twenties to share lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Amy Connell, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach and created for teen girls wanting to strengthen their health alongside their Christian faith.

    What is My CORE Strength? (Sneak Peak into Chapter 1 of my new book)

    What is My CORE Strength? (Sneak Peak into Chapter 1 of my new book)

    🎉🎉 Today I'm celebrating!🎉🎉

    My new book baby has entered into the world and I wrote her just for YOU!

    Your CORE Strength: A Young Woman's Go-To Guide to Eating, Exercise and Empowered Health is a Christ-centered, diet-culture-free guide to living healthy inside and out.

    Listen in for a sneak peek into Chapter 1, then grab your copy!

    Buy on Amazon, Bookshop or your favorite online retailer.
    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
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    Instagram: @GracedHealth

    • 13 min
    How Do I Optimize My Body? My 7-Step Process

    How Do I Optimize My Body? My 7-Step Process

    Rather than focusing on the scale or body size, I prefer to guide women to optimizing their original bodies.

    But how do we do that? In this episode, I give you seven steps to optimizing your original body...no scale needed!


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    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
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    • 18 min
    Ask Amy: Is it okay to try to lose weight?

    Ask Amy: Is it okay to try to lose weight?

    Today I'm answering a question from the anonymous form: Is it okay to try to lose weight?

    This is a simple question with a robust answer. Because of that, this episode is longer than normal but I hope you listen to the end, which is when I give my final guidance.

    Get my new book, Your CORE Strength NOW! Preorder on Amazon or Bookshop.org then fill out the preorder form here to receive preorder bonuses like the free audiobook.
    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
    Have a question? Click here to leave an anonymous question or provide a topic idea.

    Connect with Amy:
    Instagram: @GracedHealth

    • 24 min
    What should I eat after a workout?

    What should I eat after a workout?

    Your workout, game, or athletic event is done. 

    Now what?

    Do you know how carbs, proteins and fats can help refuel you?

    Listen in to get the 411 on what to eat after a workout.
    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
    Have a question? Click here to leave an anonymous question or provide a topic idea.

    Connect with Amy:
    Instagram: @GracedHealth

    • 12 min
    What should I eat before a workout?

    What should I eat before a workout?

    You've got a game or workout soon and your stomach's grumbling. 

    What should you have?

    Do you know how to time your food with particular foods so you can perform your best?

    Today I'm offering you guidance on what types of food to eat and when so you can feel your best in however you like to move.
    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
    Have a question? Click here to leave an anonymous question or provide a topic idea.

    Connect with Amy:
    Instagram: @GracedHealth

    • 14 min
    Relationships, Identity and Faith: Emily Skaggs Lesson

    Relationships, Identity and Faith: Emily Skaggs Lesson

    I'm speaking with youth minister Emily Skaggs today about her experiences with relationships and faith during her teenage years. 

    Emily talks about struggling with identity, sin, and shame while in a long-term relationship, and how she eventually found faith and redemption. We also touch upon the challenges of maintaining holiness in high school relationships and the importance of seeking the love and acceptance of God.
    Preorder Your CORE Strength at your favorite retailer before April 22 and receive exclusive bonuses like the audiobook version you can listen to right in this podcast feed, the discussion guide and a parents guide. Fill out this form by April 22 to get your bonuses - you can't get them without filling out the form!
    Have a question? Click here to leave an anonymous question or provide a topic idea.

    Connect with Amy:
    Instagram: @GracedHealth

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

emma.cash ,

love!!!

such fantastic insight!! the episode about “inner mean girls” is so eye opening to the way that we as women talk to ourselves and enable negative thoughts and emotions to flow through us. I loved the way Amy talked about how to discipline our minds into being kinder to ourselves, such a great show!!

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