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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 1H

The Real Reason Women Over 40 Can't Stick to Their Health Routines

from Grown-Ass Woman's Guide

"Health is the unbecoming. So much of the work around health is unbecoming the beliefs that were never yours." — Courtney TownleyWhat if getting healthy wasn't about doing more but about finally putting some things down?In this episode, Courtney Townley, health and self-leadership coach, author of The Consistency Code, and host of the Grace & Grit podcast, drops some midlife truth bombs we absolutely need to hear. We cut through the noise of wellness culture, talk about what consistency actually means at this stage of our lives (hint: it's not doing the same thing over and over until you die). And we dive into why outsourcing to the "experts" might be the thing holding you back.If you're looking for an episode to guilt or shame you around diet and exercise, you've come to the wrong place.In This EpisodeWhy the first thing women need from their health is relief, not resultsHow to stop outsourcing your life choicesWhat changes when you finally do it for yourselfPre-deciding: why planning doesn't require charts, graphs, or a color-coded notebookGrace vs. excuses: two questions that help you tell the differenceFree Resource:The Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat Sheet: screenings, labs, vaccines, hormones, HRT, and supplements all in one printable checklist. Download it at grownasswoman.guide/myhealth and bring it to your next appointment.About Courtney Townley:Courtney Townley is a health and self-leadership coach, speaker, and host of the top-rated Grace & Grit podcast and the author of The Consistency Code. She helps midlife women cut through the noise of wellness culture and lead themselves with less overwhelm and more confidence. With over 30 years in the wellness industry, Courtney blends neuroscience, behavior change, and straight talk to show women that deep health isn’t about following someone else’s plan... it’s about learning to trust and lead yourself. A sought-after speaker and educator, she is known for her grounded, no-nonsense approach to sustainable change. When she’s not coaching or podcasting, you’ll find her salsa dancing, traveling, or soaking up time with her family and her Great Dane, Sully.Resources & LinksThe Consistency Code by Courtney TownleyGrace & Grit PodcastCourtney on InstagramThe Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat SheetThe Grown-Ass Woman's Guide on Instagram

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