Welcome to Episode 13 of the Grit & Grace Podcast, hosted by Dana Lyons, featuring nutrition professional Ali Virtue from Parkside Nutrition.

In this episode of the Grit & Grace women’s health podcast, we break down the simple daily habits that support heart health for women, energy, metabolism, and long-term wellness. Instead of extreme diets or trending wellness fads, this conversation focuses on sustainable nutrition habits and healthy lifestyle routines that can improve important biomarkers like cholesterol, inflammation, gut health, and metabolic health.

Ali explains how movement, fiber intake, digestion, muscle mass, hydration, and personalized nutrition all play a major role in building a healthier body. We also discuss why health is never one-size-fits-all—your genetics, lifestyle, and personal biology influence how your body responds to food, exercise, and stress.

If you're trying to improve metabolism naturally, support heart health, reduce inflammation, or build better daily health routines, this episode offers practical strategies you can start today.

In This Episode We Discuss

• Why fiber for gut health is essential for cholesterol balance
• The connection between digestion, hormones, and metabolic health
• How muscle mass helps build a higher-metabolism body
• The importance of movement for cardiovascular and heart health
• Why blood work and biomarkers matter for personalized health
• The surprising link between oral health and heart disease
• Understanding genetics and cholesterol risk
• Differences between athletes vs sedentary adults in nutrition needs
• The truth about gluten sensitivity vs celiac disease
• How to build simple, sustainable health routines

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Website: https://www.gritandgraceenterprises.com

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Connect with Ali Virtue ⬇️

Email: ali@parksidenutrition.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParksideNutrition

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Customer service isn’t about being “nice.” It’s about building trust.

In this episode of the Great Grace Podcast, I sit down with Brooke Hubert to talk about what really creates loyalty in business: relationship, honesty, and genuine care—even when conversations are hard or the answer isn’t what someone wants to hear.

If you’ve ever felt turned off by pushy sales energy, awkward networking, or customer interactions that spiral fast… this conversation is for you.

We talk about:
Why honesty is Brooke’s “word” (and why it matters in business)
How relationship builds trust before someone becomes a customer
Hard conversations: what to do when things don’t go well
Don’t take it personal: separating emotion from facts
Networking for people who hate networking (yes, the “sit in the car” feeling)
A simple mindset shift: What’s the worst that could happen?
If you lead a team, serve customers, or own a business, this episode will challenge you in the best way: stop trying to sell people—start caring for them well.
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Comment: What builds trust for you as a customer—honesty, follow-through, or being treated like a human?

Brooke on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-hammond1/

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Mental health touches every family.

In this episode, Valerie Geer shares an honest conversation about severe and persistent mental illness, caregiver burnout, stigma, crisis response, and what real community mental health support looks like beyond a therapist’s office.

We discuss the role of a community chaplain at the YMCA, why safe spaces matter, and how families can find practical help through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

If you’re supporting a loved one with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety — or navigating your own mental health journey — this episode offers clarity, compassion, and real next steps.

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Follow Valerie Geer ⬇️
🌐 YMCA
https://www.theyonline.org/
📸 Instagram: @vmgeer
https://www.instagram.com/vmgeer
📘 Facebook: Valerie Kiesser Geer
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