Ep. 25 - Beyond the Scale: The Hidden Benefits of GLP Medications

Ep. 25 - Beyond the Scale: The Hidden Benefits of GLP Medications

Everyone's talking about GLP medications — but the conversation usually stops at weight loss. In this episode, Christy and Bethany go deeper. We're breaking down what's actually happening inside your body on these medications, why inflammation is the missing piece of the conversation, and why muscle preservation isn't optional — it's everything. If you've been told GLPs are just a "quick fix," this episode will change how you think about them. We cover:🔥 What GLPs actually do beyond appetite suppression🔥 The real impact of chronic inflammation on energy, hormones, mood, and recovery🔥 Why visceral fat is more dangerous than most people realize🔥 The non-negotiables: protein, strength training, and body composition monitoring🔥 How to use GLPs as a tool — not a crutch At Grit & Grace, we're not chasing skinny. We're chasing strong, healthy, and optimized — for life. 📲 Connect with us:Instagram (Christy): https://www.instagram.com/christydunton/ [https://www.instagram.com/christydunton/]Instagram (Bethany): https://www.instagram.com/starks.bethany/ [https://www.instagram.com/starks.bethany/]Grit & Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/ [https://www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580909242474 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580909242474]Grace Wellness: https://www.grace-wellness.net/contact/ [https://www.grace-wellness.net/contact/]

Ep 24 - Timeline of Faithfulness: A Story of Obedience, Friendship, and Building What God Asked Us to Build

What happens when you say yes before you have the full picture? In this episode, Christy and Bethany walk through the real timeline of how Grace Wellness and Grit & Grace were built — not through a perfect plan, but through radical obedience, deep friendship, and faithfulness in the small things. From a February 2025 turning point to going full-time in March 2026, they trace every milestone that shaped what this is today — the runs, the trips, the conversations that turned into a calling, and the moments where saying yes out loud came before knowing the outcome. This episode is for anyone who's waiting for clarity before they move. Spoiler: the blueprint rarely comes first. "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine…" — Ephesians 3:20

Ep. 23 - Boston Marathon Race Recap and Real Talk

Bethany ran Boston. And we have ALL the thoughts. In this episode, Christy and Bethany take you from the qualifying journey all the way to the finish line — the expo, the 5K, the sightseeing (yes, the Boston Tea Party made the itinerary), and Ramsey's legendary subway moment. Then the real talk: a 3:23 finish, what went right, what went sideways, and the fueling and pacing lessons that are already shaping Bethany's Grandma's Marathon prep. But more than a race recap, this one is about why we show up, on the good days AND the hard ones. Stewardship. Friendship. Faith. Discipline. Boston humbles everyone, and that's kind of the point. 🎙️ Follow us: @gritgrace13🌿 Grace Wellness: grace-wellness.net/contact

Ep. 22 - What We're Seeing with GLPs in Practice: The Truth About Weight Loss, Muscle, and Metabolism

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are changing the weight loss conversation — but what's actually happening in real patients doesn't always match what's being marketed. In this episode, Bethany Starks (DNP, FNP-C) and Christy Dunton pull back the curtain on what they're seeing in practice at Grace Wellness: rapid weight loss paired with muscle loss, under-fueling, fatigue, and long-term metabolic consequences that no one's talking about. They break down: * Why GLP-1s work — and why that same mechanism can create problems * The critical difference between weight loss and fat loss * What happens to your metabolism when intake drops too low * Why muscle preservation is the real goal (and why it's non-negotiable) * How Grace Wellness approaches GLP patients differently — with InBody tracking, nutrition coaching, and clinical oversight * The mindset shift that separates short-term results from long-term success The medication can be a powerful tool. But without the right foundation — nutrition, strength training, and hormonal support — you're building on sand. "You don't need another shortcut. You need a better foundation." Instagram (Christy) https://www.instagram.com/christydunton/ [https://www.instagram.com/christydunton/] Instagram (Bethany) https://www.instagram.com/starks.bethany/ [https://www.instagram.com/starks.bethany/] IG (Grit & Grace) https://www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/ https://www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/ [https://www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/] FB (Grit & Grace) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580909242474 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580909242474]

Ep. 21 - Why Women's Hormones Matter in Performance & Mood

If you've ever felt like your body is working against you — exhausted despite doing everything right, training hard but not seeing results, or just feeling off in a way no one can explain — this episode is for you. Women are not small men. Our hormones are not our enemy. And the way most of us have been trained to push through, ignore our cycles, and treat every week the same is costing us performance, mood, and health. In this episode, Bethany Starks (DNP, FNP-C) and Christy Dunton sit down to talk about what most doctors still aren't saying — and what every woman who trains, competes, or simply wants to feel like herself again needs to know. WHAT WE COVER: → Why hormones are the missing piece for so many women → The hormonal symphony: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid and how they work together → Your menstrual cycle as a built-in performance blueprint → Phase-by-phase breakdown: what to train, when, and why → What perimenopause actually does to your training and mood → The truth about menopause, body composition, and what's NOT a willpower issue → How under fueling and overtraining destroy your hormones → What you can actually do — starting today Whether you're 25 or 55, this conversation applies to you. CONNECT WITH US: Grace Wellness: www.grace-wellness.net/contact/ Instagram — Grit & Grace - www.instagram.com/gritgrace13/ Instagram — Christy - www.instagram.com/christydunton/ Instagram - Bethany - www.instagram.com/starks.bethany/ ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Bethany Starks is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Functional Nurse Practitioner specializing in hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, and root-cause wellness at Grace Wellness in Bullard, TX. Christy Dunton is a nutrition coach, personal trainer, life coach, former Marine, and 4X Deka World Champion. She coaches women through Breaking Barriers Online Training and co-leads Grace Wellness alongside Bethany. New episodes drop weekly. Follow Grit & Grace wherever you listen.