The Grit & Grace Podcast

The Grit & Grace Podcast

Real Women. Real Conversations. Full Lives. Because no one's just wearing one hat, and these women are here to talk about all of it. Hosted by Dana Lyons, The Grit & Grace Podcast brings you real, unfiltered conversations with women who are leading, building, navigating change, and living busy, multi-faceted lives. These aren't just interviews. They're honest, life-giving conversations about what it means to show up with faith, courage, and purpose, through every season and assignment. From building businesses without losing yourself, to balancing marriage, motherhood, and ambition, to walking through menopause and midlife shifts with boldness and grace, this podcast is for women who are done living small. What you'll hear: –Bold steps outside comfort zones –Stories of reinvention, risk, and renewal –Career pivots, personal growth, and purpose-driven leadership –Faith-forward wisdom for navigating business and life –The messy, meaningful behind-the-scenes that don't make it to Instagram–but matter the most. If you're looking for insight, encouragement, and the kind of truth that doesn't need a filter, you're in the right place. Hit play. We're just getting started.

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December 22, 2025 55 mins

Can you actually enjoy the holidays without feeling sluggish, bloated, or guilty afterward? In this festive Christmas episode of Grit & Grace, we welcome back Allie Virtue of Parkside Nutrition to break down how to stay healthy, energized, and grounded during the busiest (and treat-filled) time of the year.


We move past the awkwardness and talk about real health—starting with gut health (yes, even poop 💩). Allie shares why...

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Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? In this episode, Dana sits down with coach, author, and speaker Amy Donaldson for a powerful and honest conversation about time—how we use it, how we lose it, and how to reclaim it.
They dive into what it truly means to live with intention, create peace in the middle of chaos, and stop living by the phrase “I don’t have time.” Amy shares practical wisdom on emotional tim...

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Grit and Grace Podcast! 

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Jackie Ellerbrock, the Director of Operations at the Salem Chamber of Commerce in Salem, Oregon. Jackie is a connector, a storyteller, and a powerhouse of community impact. From championing local businesses to cultivating meaningful spaces for genuine conversation, Jackie brings her signature blend of grit, grace, and hear...

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In our first episode, we sit down with functional nutritionist and business owner Ali Virtue for a real, refreshingly honest conversation about food, health, and what it truly means to feel good in your body. Ali breaks down her approach to treating nutrition like strength training—teaching women the “proper form” for how we eat, how we fuel, and how we tune into what our bodies are telling us.

We dig into unlearning diet culture, r...

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Hi there! I’m Dana, and I believe every woman has a powerful story to share. As your host for the Grit & Grace Podcast, I’m a wife, mom, grandmother, author, and speaker who knows firsthand what it means to lead, serve, grow, and sometimes navigate a home that seems to have a mind of its own (read: never Pinterest perfect!). My own journey through midlife transitions, navigating work-life balance as a female entrepreneur, and c...

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