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.
Grace & Grit Podcast's 8-minute episode explores the idea that many women follow food rules and beliefs they never consciously chose, instead inheriting them from family messages, diet culture, and trending wellness advice. The host argues for developing a personal, self-led food philosophy rather than defaulting to…
Worth it if you're seeking philosophical validation for questioning inherited food rules, but not if you want research-backed advice or concrete strategies.
Grace & Grit Podcast's 8-minute episode explores the distinction between stubborn commitment and wise evolution. Host Courtney Townley argues that changing your mind is not a failure of integrity but rather wisdom accumulated through lived experience. The core thesis challenges a common cultural narrative that equates…
Worth it if you're a midlife woman seeking permission and a simple framework to reconsider past commitments without guilt, and you value personal narrative over research-backed advice.
Grace & Grit's 7-minute episode introduces the concept of 'intentional periodization'—applying athletic training principles to life management. The core argument is that just as professional athletes never train at peak intensity year-round, people shouldn't maintain constant high-demand expectations. The host…
Worth it if you're already familiar with the host and want a quick introduction to the periodization concept, or if you're curious enough to download the free book chapter.
This 7-minute episode from Grace & Grit Podcast argues that critical thinking is an underutilized health skill, particularly for women navigating the wellness industry. The host identifies a core problem: the wellness world excels at selling certainty through compelling testimonials and limited-time offers, which…
Worth it if you're a midlife woman skeptical of wellness trends and looking for permission to trust your own judgment over marketing hype.