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The Grace & Grind Podcast

The Grace & Grind Podcast

By Grace & Grind

Hosted by Wesley and Kharissa Forte, this is the show that puts progress over perfection and BBQ over smoothie bowls! Tune in as they discuss various health and wellness topics like self-care, spirituality, and nutrition plus guided meditations and interviews with industry professionals. See what's new at GRACEANDGRIND.CO. Based in Kansas City, Mo.
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#12: Why You're Not Losing Weight on Keto and How to Fix It

The Grace & Grind PodcastAug 31, 2020

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#40: It's the Finale, Baby! (11 Lessons to Take Away from the Show)
Dec 01, 202101:04:49
#39: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Working with Boredom

#39: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Working with Boredom

Piggybacking off of the article Surrendering to Boredom Benefits Your Work and Well-Being at graceandgrind.co, Kharissa guides listeners through a meditation session where they'll learn how to work with boredom to achieve optimal mindfulness, awareness, and contentment.

Nov 19, 202119:00
#38: 7 Mindset Shifts for Manifesting Your Goals in 2022 with Grace Yasmine
Nov 13, 202101:08:00
#37: Eradicating Food Insecurity in Kansas City with Kanbe's Markets

#37: Eradicating Food Insecurity in Kansas City with Kanbe's Markets

Join Wesley and Kharissa as they sit down with Max Kaniger (CEO) and DePrice "DP" Taylor (Director of Community Engagement) of Kanbe's Markets to discuss their mission to make Kansas City the first city in America to not have food deserts or food insecurity.

Oct 29, 202141:18
#36: A Freestyle Conversation on Astrology, Science, and Church (Part 2)
Oct 24, 202133:52
#35: A Freestyle Conversation on Astrology, Science, and Church (Part 1)
Oct 03, 202130:12
#34: (Meditation Episode) Practicing Acceptance

#34: (Meditation Episode) Practicing Acceptance

Building on the idea that we need less manifestation and more gratitude, contentment, and acceptance, Kharissa guides us in a meditation that teaches us how to harness the power of our desires in a manner that allows us to witness and participate in the beauty that is the present moment.

Sep 16, 202112:33
#33: The 7 Pillars of Wellness with Heath Wessling of KC Wellness Club (Part 2)
Aug 28, 202133:30
#32: (MEDITATION EPISODE) A Bedtime Session for Quieting the Mind and Releasing Tension

#32: (MEDITATION EPISODE) A Bedtime Session for Quieting the Mind and Releasing Tension

In this episode, Kharissa guides listeners in a meditation designed to help you experience deep, well-rested sleep by eliminating rampant thoughts in the mind and stress in the body.

Aug 21, 202114:20
#31: The 7 Pillars of Wellness with Heath Wessling of KC Wellness Club (Part 1)
Aug 17, 202148:32
#30: Keeping It Real About Fitness and Competing With Trainer and IFBB Pro Kat Williams
Jul 31, 202137:20
#29: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Affirmations for the Black Wellness Experience

#29: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Affirmations for the Black Wellness Experience

In this episode, Kharissa guides us in a series of affirmations designed to empower and replenish the Black community.

Jul 25, 202114:18
#28: How to Make Vacations Part of Your Self-Care Lifestyle
Jul 10, 202132:16
#27: Black Ancestral Healing with Jamari Michael White (Part 2)
Jun 25, 202101:01:00
#26: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Tending the True Nature of the Mind

#26: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Tending the True Nature of the Mind

In this episode, Kharissa guides us in a meditation session that helps separate our identity from our thoughts and emotions.

Jun 19, 202115:18
#25: Black Ancestral Healing with Jamari Michael White (Part 1)
Jun 11, 202101:02:45
#24: Yoga and Christianity with Naomi Hutchinson of Healthy+Well
May 28, 202140:00
#23: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Cultivating Equanimity Through Awareness
May 22, 202120:30
#22: Pandemic PTSD and How to Elevate Your Mental Health

#22: Pandemic PTSD and How to Elevate Your Mental Health

In honor of Mental Health Month, we're chatting about how the pandemic is causing PTSD, especially in front-line healthcare workers, and what one local organization is doing to help. We're also sharing what we're doing to take care of our mental health this month and how it's going to help you take care of yours.

May 17, 202140:60
#21: Vaccine Q&A with Disease Investigator DC Okonta

#21: Vaccine Q&A with Disease Investigator DC Okonta

In this episode, Disease Investigator DC Okonta answers all of our vaccine questions and addresses concerns such as the mistrust of the vaccine among the Black community and religious groups, what efficiency rates really mean, what we have to do to get "back to normal," and more.

Apr 23, 202101:00:39
#20: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Releasing Shame and Brokenness

#20: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Releasing Shame and Brokenness

The idea of being "beautifully broken" has become a popular belief in the church, especially among Christian women. In this episode, Kharissa discusses why that's a dangerous concept to align with and shares what she believes God wants for us instead.

Apr 16, 202120:01
#19: 5 No-Nonsense Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

#19: 5 No-Nonsense Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, Wesley and Kharissa discuss:

  • the new lesson they recently learned in their health and wellness journey
  • their thoughts on the shows Them, Behind Her Eyes, and this season of Marriage at First Sight
  • what they learned about imposter syndrome and how to beat it (no woo-woo required)
Apr 11, 202101:42:54
#18: Faith, Fitness and Marriage with HitchFit Owners Micah and Diana LaCerte

#18: Faith, Fitness and Marriage with HitchFit Owners Micah and Diana LaCerte

In this episode, HitchFit owners Micah and Diana LaCerte sit down with us to discuss fad diets, building a business with your spouse, a different perspective for your health journey when you're already a pretty confident person, why God is an important factor, and so much more! To learn more about HitchFit and start working with them visit hitchfitgym.com if you're in the Kansas City area or hitchfit.com if you prefer an online experience.

Apr 03, 202101:07:43
#17: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Tackling Addiction to Movement Through Stillness

#17: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Tackling Addiction to Movement Through Stillness

Discover the major life lesson of stillness Kharissa learned through an unfortunate event and how it can make a difference in your life starting today.

Mar 26, 202117:28
#16: Elevating Your Mindset with Enneagram

#16: Elevating Your Mindset with Enneagram

In this episode, Wesley and Kharissa deep dive into the strengths, weaknesses, and specific health tips for each enneagram type. They also chat about Coming2America, the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan, Chris Harrison's temporary leave from The Bachelor/The Bachelorette, and more!


Mar 14, 202101:15:20
#15: Ruby Jean's CEO Chris Goode on Being a Black Business Owner in Kansas City

#15: Ruby Jean's CEO Chris Goode on Being a Black Business Owner in Kansas City

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Goode, the CEO of Ruby Jean's Juicery, to discuss the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur – especially as a Black man – in Kansas City. We also talk about the importance of adapting health and wellness as a norm for Black culture, the philosophy behind philanthropy, and how to make a difference within the political landscape. 

Feb 26, 202101:05:31
#14: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Calming Anxiety by Improving the Quality of the Breath

#14: (MEDITATION EPISODE) Calming Anxiety by Improving the Quality of the Breath

Discover how to remove stress and bring ease back into the body with a meditative breathwork practice guided by Kharissa Forte.

Feb 19, 202118:42
#13: How to Know If You’re Practicing Self-Care, Self-Soothing, or Self-Harm

#13: How to Know If You’re Practicing Self-Care, Self-Soothing, or Self-Harm

Wesley and Kharissa discuss how to identify the 4 factors of self-care, self-soothing, and self-harm with the goal of helping you gain clarity on the difference, rid your life of toxic habits, and find solace for creating genuine health and happiness. You'll also receive real, practical examples so it's easy to pinpoint what's what in your own life. This episode also includes: Self-care pillars you can start practicing right now, The latest COVID-19 Update for Kansas City and vaccine concerns, Who won the Balancing Health Scan Giveaway, and What's new at Grace & Grind. Resources Average for new COVID-19 cases in KC metro drops to levels not seen since July (Kansas City Star): http://bit.ly/2Ox1jcP What You Think Is Self-Care Might Really Just Be a Distraction by Mia Brabham: http://bit.ly/3rLnf2e Survive with Self-Soothing; Thrive with Self-Care (myTherapyNYC): http://bit.ly/2ZaqLHe Self-Soothing vs Self-Care: Strategies for Reducing Stress (moderntherapy): http://bit.ly/2OxWnnZ
Feb 12, 202101:11:60
#12: Why You're Not Losing Weight on Keto and How to Fix It

#12: Why You're Not Losing Weight on Keto and How to Fix It

Tune in as we share 7 secret reasons why the keto diet isn't working for you and provide easy solutions for each problem that will help you move closer to your weight loss goals. Plus, you don't wanna miss our HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT as well as our hilarious banter on the new Netflix doc, Unwell, and our favorite show of all time, Marriage at First Sight.

Aug 31, 202001:01:19
#11: Creating Balanced Health Through Bioenergetic Scanning
Jul 25, 202036:46
#10: Weight Loss Goals and Dropping the Quarantine 15

#10: Weight Loss Goals and Dropping the Quarantine 15

In this episode, we dish on what we're doing to get rid of the extra pounds gained on quarantine and share helpful tips – from workouts to mentality shifts and more – so you can get in shape, too!

Jul 10, 202044:04
#9: Demystifying Algae with ENERGYbits CEO Catharine Arnston

#9: Demystifying Algae with ENERGYbits CEO Catharine Arnston

If you’ve ever wondered what the big deal is about chlorella and spirulina, press play! In this episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Catharine Arnston as she teaches us why everyone should be eating algae – especially if you’re on a keto diet or if you’ve caught the coronavirus. 

Want to try ENERGYbits for yourself? Head over to energybits.com and enter code GRACEGRIND at checkout to save 20% off your entire order!

Jun 26, 202033:15
#8: Taking Care of Your Mental Health In a Jacked Up World

#8: Taking Care of Your Mental Health In a Jacked Up World

Between police brutality, an upcoming election, and COVID-19 still lurking, self-care has to be a top priority now more than ever. In this episode, we share 5 habits we're practicing for our mental health and how they can help you on your journey, too.

Jun 13, 202030:58
#7: How Self-Care Saved Our Marriage
May 10, 202001:44:46
#6: You Get Your Check?
Apr 21, 202050:04
#5: Quarantine and Chill
Apr 04, 202001:11:11
#4: Beers, Bears, and Brawn ⁠— oh, my!
Mar 06, 202049:49
#3: Hangin Out with Nicki Jones, Founder & CEO of NickiFit
Feb 21, 202001:11:05
#2: Does Trump Really Have Our Best Interest at Heart?

#2: Does Trump Really Have Our Best Interest at Heart?

In this episode, we act like responsible millennials and discuss key takeaways from the State of the Union. Plus, find out where you can hang out with us this week in Kansas City, what's new with local contestants on The Biggest Loser, and you won't believe this actor's weight loss transformation!

Feb 08, 202029:28
#1: Is Medical Marijuana a Good Move for Kansas City?

#1: Is Medical Marijuana a Good Move for Kansas City?

In this episode, Wes and Kharissa talk about the new medical marijuana dispensaries coming to KC. Plus: Did Jillian Michaels really body shame Lizzo, what we can all learn from Rebel Wilson's health journey, and more!
Jan 25, 202029:09