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Grit And Grace
by Bethany Starks and Christy Dunton
The Grit and Grace Podcast is where faith meets wellness, and real conversations lead to real transformation. Each episode explores the intersection of health, mindset, hormones, fitness, and faith, with honesty, heart, and a whole lot of hope.Whether you’re chasing a finish line, navigating burnout, or trying to find balance in the chaos, this podcast is for you. We’ll talk science, scripture, and the stories that shape us, all with the goal of helping you live strong in both body and spirit.Because life isn’t just about surviving, it’s about living with grit... and grace.
Episodes
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Ep. 33 - Thyroid 101: TSH, T3, Hashimoto's & What Your Labs Don't Tell You
You're exhausted. You're gaining weight. You're freezing, foggy, and losing your hair and someone told you, "We checked your thyroid, it's normal." But sometimes "normal" just means someone checked a single TSH. In this episode, Bethany and Christy get into the real truth about thyroid health…
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Ep. 32 - HRT - The Estrogen Decision: What Happens When It Disappears
The hormone conversation has always centered on one question: "What are the risks of taking estrogen?" But there's another question women deserve to ask: "What happens to my body when estrogen disappears?" In this deep dive, Bethany and Christy unpack both sides of hormone therapy, separating…
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Ep. 31 - Back to Structure Without Burnout
Summer was fun, but now the schedules are all over the place, mornings feel rushed, and everyone's trying to "get back on track" at once. In this episode, Christy and Bethany talk about how to transition from summer freedom into fall routines without the overwhelm. The goal isn't to do more; it's...
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Ep. 30 - Make Your Wearable Actually Work for You
Your Oura Ring says your HRV dropped. Your Garmin flagged low recovery. Your watch buzzed about your sleep score. But do you actually know what any of it means, or are you just anxious about the numbers? In this episode, Bethany and Christy break down the wearable metrics that actually matter and...
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Ep. 29 - Anchored Identity: Knowing Who You Are When the World Is Loud
The world is loud. Be more. Do more. Achieve more. Run faster. Be a better mom. Build a bigger business. Never slow down. And if we're not careful, we start measuring our identity by our performance instead of our purpose. In this episode, Bethany and Christy talk about what it means to have an...
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Ep. 28 - Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Sustainable Nutrition for Real Life
Diet culture has been lying to you for years: eat less, weigh less, shrink yourself, fear food. In this episode, Christy and Bethany call out the myths that keep women stuck — underfueling, fasting as a cure-all, chasing the scale, and treating cardio as the only path to health — and replace them...
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Grandma's Marathon: Ep. 27 - What Duluth Taught Us About Grit, Grace, and Going the Distance
Some races are just races. Others change you. In this episode, Christy and Bethany sit down fresh off Grandma's Marathon in Duluth to talk through the whole experience — the start line nerves, the miles that hurt more (and less) than expected, and what this race meant after everything it took to...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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…
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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...
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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…
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Ep. 20 - You Might Be Living in an Excuse If… | Owning Your Health When Life Won't Slow Down
SPOTIFY We've all said it — "I'd eat better but my husband likes junk food." "I can't work out, my kids have sports." "I just don't have time." Excuses don't feel like excuses. They feel reasonable. Responsible. Even loving. And that's exactly what makes them dangerous. This week Christy and...
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Ep. 19 - Dear Younger Me
Christy and Bethany get personal in this episode, reading letters written to their younger selves and unpacking the hard-won wisdom they wish they'd had sooner. From the Austin Half Marathon recap to the real talk about self-sufficiency, fear, trust, and the seasons of life that quietly build you…
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Ep. 18 - Loving Your Body While Wanting More: Stop the Guilt & Build the Life You Want
You don't have to choose between loving your body and wanting to change it. In this episode, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks challenge the false narrative that self-love means settling or that wanting more means you hate yourself. We explore how to honor your body as it is while pursuing the...
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Ep. 17 - Houston Marathon Recap: When Grit Met the Miles
Join Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks as they unpack their Houston Marathon experience - from pre-race nerves to post-race revelations. This honest conversation goes beyond pace and finish times to explore what it really takes to show up when the miles get hard. Whether you're a runner or just...
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Ep. 16 - Inflammation Uncovered: What Your Body Is Really Telling You
Inflammation isn't the enemy, it's information. In this episode, Christy and Bethany break down what chronic inflammation really is and why it's the hidden driver behind fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and chronic disease. In This Video:✅ The difference between acute vs....
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Ep. 15 - The Power of Pushing Start: Why Starting Imperfectly Changes Everything
You don't need clarity. You need courage. In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks dive into why January resolutions fail and what actually works. They break down the lies we tell ourselves—"I'll start when I'm ready," "I need a perfect plan," "Once life...
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Ep. 14 - Closing the Year Well and Aligning Your Goals with What's Next
This isn't your typical New Year's resolution episode. Christy and Bethany reflect on 2025, the races that taught them about consistency and courage, the friendship that sharpened their purpose, and the business lessons they learned the hard way. They share why alignment always comes before...
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Ep. 13 - DEKA World Championships: Marriage, Grit & Glory in Fort Lauderdale
What happens when two couples train for DEKA World Championships together? In this special roundtable episode, Christy Dunton, Bethany Starks, Lance Dunton, and Ramsey Starks sit down post-competition to share the raw truth about competing at the highest level while navigating marriage, faith…
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Ep. 12 - Supplements and Peptides for Health Optimization
Join Bethany Starks (DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Grace Wellness) and Christy Dunton (Breaking Barriers , 4X Deka World Championship podium finisher) and as they break down the science and practical application of supplements and peptides for optimal health and performance. What You'll Learn: Core…
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Ep. 11 - GLP-1s and Weight Loss: The Truth About Doing It Right
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are everywhere right now. But most people are doing them wrong, and paying the price with muscle loss, side effects, and weight regain. In this episode, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks break down everything you need to know about...
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Ep. 10 - Fuel Your Mind, Feed Your Body: How Nutrition & Mindset Work Together
In this episode of The Grit & Grace Podcast, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks explore the powerful connection between what you feed your body and how you train your mind. From breaking down common mindset traps around food to simplifying meal prep and managing cravings, they share practical…
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Ep. 9 - Interview with Bethany: How Faith, Calling, and Perseverance Built a Platform of Healing, Purpose, & Impact
In this powerful episode, Christy Dunton sits down with Bethany Starks, founder of Grace Wellness, wife, mom of four, marathon runner, Boston qualifier, and woman of unwavering faith. Together they unpack the story behind her calling, the seasons of surrender that shaped her, and how God’s grace...
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Ep. 8 - Mindset Reset: Small Shifts, Big Results
In this episode, Christy and Bethany are diving deeper into what it really takes to rewire your thinking and create lasting change. From stacking micro-wins and controlling the controllable to navigating midlife transitions and stress with grace, this conversation is packed with real talk,...
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Ep. 7 - Radical Ownership, Real Results - Bethany Interviews Christy Dunton
Bethany sits down with Christy to trace her path from Marine to coach, unpack the Breaking Barriers framework, and dig into sustainable nutrition, training that fits real life, faith, and sobriety. Candid stories, practical takeaways, and a rapid-fire finish.
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Ep. 6 - Dispelling Hormone Myths: A Conversation with Bethany Starks
Hormones affect far more than menopause—and the myths around them keep many women confused and even afraid of treatment. In this episode of Grit & Grace, Christy sits down with Nurse Practitioner Bethany Starks to tackle the most common hormone misconceptions. Together they break down: – Why...
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Ep. 5 - Beyond the Miles: Boston Adventures & Marathon Dreams
In this episode, Christy and Bethany take you along for their Boston adventure, from countless Ubers and thousands of steps, to celebrating Bethany’s Boston Marathon qualification. They share the highs, the laughs, the unexpected turns of travel, and the deeper thread of friendship woven through…
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Ep. 4 - You’re Not Stuck - You’re Inflamed
In this episode, Bethany Starks of Grace Wellness and Christy Dunton of Breaking Barriers unpack the powerful connection between stress, inflammation, and your overall health.From brain fog and fatigue to hormone imbalance and gut issues—chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it literally...
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Ep. 3 - The Truth about Fasting: Science, Myths, and Mindset
Fasting has been called everything from a fad to a miracle reset. But what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what actually works? In this episode of Grit & Grace, Bethany Starks and Christy Dunton break down the science behind fasting, tackle common myths, and explore the mindset shifts that make…
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Ep. 2 - Grandma's Marathon Recap
Grit and Grace: What We Learned at Grandma’s MarathonIn this episode, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks share the highs, lows, and lessons from running Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. From race day nerves to finish line triumphs, we’re talking about resilience, friendship, faith, and the…
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Ep. 1 - Welcome to Grit & Grace, where real conversations meet real change!
We’re your hosts, Bethany Starks of Grace Wellness and Christy Dunton of Breaking Barriers. Each week, we’re diving into practical topics that help you optimize your health, mindset, fitness, and faith.Whether you’re on the go, at the gym, or just needing a little midweek motivation, we’re here…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Grit and Grace Podcast is where faith meets wellness, and real conversations lead to real transformation. Each episode explores the intersection of health, mindset, hormones, fitness, and faith, with honesty, heart, and a whole lot of hope.Whether you’re chasing a finish line, navigating burnout, or trying to find balance in the chaos, this podcast is for you. We’ll talk science, scripture, and the stories that shape us, all with the goal of helping you live strong in both body and spirit.Because life isn’t just about surviving, it’s about living with grit... and grace.
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Bethany Starks and Christy Dunton
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