Grit And Grace

Ep. 26 - Mid-Year Audit: What's Working, What's Not, and What Needs to Go

We're halfway through 2026 and it's time to get honest. In this episode, Christy and Bethany sit down for a real mid-year check-in covering what's changed, what's grown, and what they've had to let go. From Boston Marathon memories and Grandma's Marathon training, to Grace Wellness moving and building smarter systems, to the personal shifts that come when you're actually living your words for the year - this one's a full audit. If your word for 2026 was Build or Obey (or both), this conversation will hit home. Topics covered: * Words for 2026 and how they're holding up at mid-year * Running updates: recovering smarter, staying healthy over chasing numbers * Life updates: Darby's graduation, family, and Grace Wellness's move * What they've changed their minds on this year * Business growth: hormone optimization, regenerative medicine, muscle-focused weight loss, and more * The biggest lesson: you cannot scale chaos — healthy things grow with alignment "Discipline builds what motivation cannot." Connect with us:🎙️ Instagram: @gritgrace13 | fb.com/profile.php?id=61580909242474💪 Christy: @christydunton | Bethany: @starks.bethany🌿 Grace Wellness: grace-wellness.net/contact

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]