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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.

Education Self-Improvement Alternative Health Mindset Transformation Health & Fitness Wellness Nutrition
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
392
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Episode 392: Sisterhood in the Azores: How 16 Women Redefined Midlife Health Together

Episode 392: Sisterhood in the Azores: How 16 Women Redefined Midlife Health Together

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Laini to reflect on our recent retreat in the Azores. I share my experiences leading 16 incredible midlife women through a transformative journey on this br…

00:48:17  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Episode 391: 5 Steps to Reclaim Momentum at Midlife

Episode 391: 5 Steps to Reclaim Momentum at Midlife

In this episode, we explore the five essential pillars that empower women to navigate midlife with renewed purpose and energy. Rather than fighting against natural transitions (hello, menopause!), we…

00:32:20  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode 390: Permission to Pivot: Building Strength, Skills, and Self-Trust in Midlife w/ Steph Gaudreau

Episode 390: Permission to Pivot: Building Strength, Skills, and Self-Trust in Midlife w/ Steph Gaudreau

In this enlightening chat with strength coach extraordinaire Steph Gaudreau, we dive headfirst into the adventure of building strength, making bold life leaps, and embracing growth in midlife with op…

00:55:18  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Episode 389: The Autopilot Trap: Why Midlife Women Feel Stuck

Episode 389: The Autopilot Trap: Why Midlife Women Feel Stuck

In this episode, we explore the journey from living on autopilot to becoming the conscious author of your life, especially for women in midlife. We discuss how years of prioritizing others, societal…

00:29:41  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Episode 388: Woman of Grace & Grit: Val Thompson on Healing and Reinvention at Midlife

Episode 388: Woman of Grace & Grit: Val Thompson on Healing and Reinvention at Midlife

In this conversation with Val Thompson, a woman of Grace & Grit, we dive deep into the reality of midlife for women today. If you’re navigating the fog of hormonal shifts, processing major life trans…

00:50:18  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Episode 387: Fully Here, Fully You: The Midlife Presence Revolution

Episode 387: Fully Here, Fully You: The Midlife Presence Revolution

While the world steals your attention in a thousand different ways, your one wild and precious life is happening right now. In this episode of Grace & Grit, I explore the revolutionary power of prese…

00:29:16  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Episode 386: The Art of Pleasure: Rediscovering Healthy Indulgence at Midlife w/ Laini Gray

Episode 386: The Art of Pleasure: Rediscovering Healthy Indulgence at Midlife w/ Laini Gray

In this episode, I dive deep into a topic that’s rarely discussed but incredibly important: the art of pleasure at midlife. I’m joined by Laini Gray as we explore why many women have either disconnec…

00:53:40  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Episode 385: Permission to Put It Down: Breaking Free from Unnecessary Labor

Episode 385: Permission to Put It Down: Breaking Free from Unnecessary Labor

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I help listeners explore the concept of unnecessary labor and how releasing these burdens can transform your midlife health and vitality:

  • Discover what “…
00:21:48  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
Episode 384: The Relationship Audit: Reassessing Your Connections for Midlife Wellness w/ Laini Gray

Episode 384: The Relationship Audit: Reassessing Your Connections for Midlife Wellness w/ Laini Gray

In this episode, we dive deep into what might be the most overlooked aspect of wellness in midlife: our relationships. While we’re busy chasing the perfect diet, exercise routine, or supplement regim…

00:52:44  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
Episode 383: Midlife Sleep Solutions: Transform Your Night, Transform Your Life w/ Morgan Adams

Episode 383: Midlife Sleep Solutions: Transform Your Night, Transform Your Life w/ Morgan Adams

Are sleepless nights and anxiety about sleep stealing the vitality from you at midlife? In this episode, we dive deep into the science of sleep, exploring evidence-based strategies that go beyond con…

00:55:07  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Episode 382: Real Talk: Your Bullsh*t Detector for Navigating the Wild World of Midlife Wellness Marketing

Episode 382: Real Talk: Your Bullsh*t Detector for Navigating the Wild World of Midlife Wellness Marketing

In this episode, we are diving deep into the world of midlife wellness marketing, helping you develop a keen “bullsh*t detector” to navigate through misleading claims and predatory tactics. Equipping…

00:43:38  |   Fri 30 May 2025
Episode 381: The Crossroads of Modern Health: Navigating the Integration of Medicine and Lifestyle Practices

Episode 381: The Crossroads of Modern Health: Navigating the Integration of Medicine and Lifestyle Practices

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of wellness strategies, focusing on how pharmaceutical supports can be integrated into a holistic approach to health for…

00:31:54  |   Fri 16 May 2025
Episode 380: Setting Boundaries, Finding Freedom: A Midlife Guide to Reclaiming Your Time & Energy w/ Laini Gray

Episode 380: Setting Boundaries, Finding Freedom: A Midlife Guide to Reclaiming Your Time & Energy w/ Laini Gray

Join Laini Gray and I as we explore the vital skill of boundary setting for women in midlife. Together, we dive deep into why maintaining healthy boundaries becomes increasingly important during midl…

00:48:32  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Episode 379: Menopause Mastery w/ Zora Benhamou

Episode 379: Menopause Mastery w/ Zora Benhamou

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I sit down with gerontologist and global menopause researcher Zora Benhamou for a fascinating discussion about menopause through a worldwide lens. Drawing…

01:02:01  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Episode 378: Bamboo Bodies: Training Your Brain for Powerful Aging w/ Angi McClure

Episode 378: Bamboo Bodies: Training Your Brain for Powerful Aging w/ Angi McClure

In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with Angi McClure, a neuro-based Movement Therapist and creator of Bamboo Bodies™. Together, we explore a fresh persp…

01:03:04  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
Episode 377: The Chemistry of Emotion at Midlife w/ Laini Gray

Episode 377: The Chemistry of Emotion at Midlife w/ Laini Gray

Are your emotions at midlife more unpredictable than ever? You’re not alone! Join me and my dear friend and colleague, Laini Gray, as we decode the mysterious world of midlife mood swings.

In this ep…

00:55:55  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Episode 376: The Midlife Wilderness: How Nature Heals Women’s Bodies, Minds, and Spirits w/ Sylke Laine

Episode 376: The Midlife Wilderness: How Nature Heals Women’s Bodies, Minds, and Spirits w/ Sylke Laine

What if the key to navigating midlife’s challenges isn’t found in the latest trendy supplement or self-help book, but in reconnecting with something we’ve always had access to? Nature just might be t…

00:44:27  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
Episode 375: The Consistency Conundrum: Navigating Health Habits Through Midlife’s Hormonal Changes w/ Laini Gray

Episode 375: The Consistency Conundrum: Navigating Health Habits Through Midlife’s Hormonal Changes w/ Laini Gray

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague Laini Gray for a dynamic conversation about reimagining consistency in midlife. Together, we explore how women can create sustainable healt…

00:51:47  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Episode 374: The Great Health Declutter: What to Keep & What to Let Go

Episode 374: The Great Health Declutter: What to Keep & What to Let Go

Are you drowning in wellness apps, expired supplements, and enough saved “life-changing” health articles to fill the Library of Congress? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re tackling the elephan…

00:30:50  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Episode 373: Your Body’s Dashboard: Understanding the Metrics That Drive Health w/ Laini Gray

Episode 373: Your Body’s Dashboard: Understanding the Metrics That Drive Health w/ Laini Gray

Looking to graduate from the “weight-is-everything” school of health tracking? Join me and my wonderful colleague, Laini Gray, for an eye-opening conversation about why your bathroom scale shouldn’t …

00:45:45  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
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