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Ashleigh Magee
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Women of the Military
Advice for the next generation of military women
2022 was a crazy year for me. My family moved from the East Coast to West Coast. And while being closer to family has been nice. It was a real challenge to keep the podcast coming out with new episodes each week. I am grateful for all the women who have been guests this year. And I am excited I was able to create a summer series focused on girl's considering military service. You can check out the whole series here.I am also thankful to my amazing sponsors through out this year. Women Veteran's Alliance was the...
2022-12-20
32 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Transitioning Out of the Military
Wow there's a lot to getting out of the military...especially when your whole household is doing it at the same time!With my husband and I both transitioning, I wanted to share some of what I'm learning, what surprised me, and what this means moving forward.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS PODCAST!!You being a part of the Healthy Women Warriors family means the world to me!Want to get in touch? Find me on IG at @AshMageeCoach or @BertieTreble
2022-09-13
16 min
Women of the Military
Fitness and Health in the military
Thank you to our sponsors without them this series wouldn't be possibleTitle Sponsor: Women Veterans Alliance:Women Veterans Alliance is the premier national network focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans. This year, Women Veteran Alliance is hosting a live Broadcast in person throughout the U.S. and online. It will be held on September 9 and 10, 2022. You can head over to www.Womenveteransalliance.org/women-veterans-edge to learn more about where in-person locations are and to register.J Vollbrecht Consulting is owned and operated by Marine Corps Veteran Jennifer...
2022-08-23
33 min
Healthy Women Warriors
A Mental Health Conversation for Leaders
I think it's fair to say all of us have had a bad experience with a leader at some point in our military careers. But what happens when those interactions impact our mental health and ability to get care? How can we advocate for ourselves and others?Rachel Oswalt is a Navy veteran and military mental health advocate that's asking military leadership to do better. Through her own experiences trying to get support while active duty, she saw how broken the system and culture was when it came to supporting sailors with mental health struggles (which by...
2022-08-01
32 min
Women of the Military
Why Join the Military?
Thank you to our sponsors without them this series wouldn't be possible.Women Veteran AllianceJ Vollbrecht ConsultingCheck out the full show notes at https://www.airmantomom.com/2022/07/why-join-the-military-a-girls-guide-to-military-service-series/Pre-order your copy of A Girl's Guide to Military Service today! Click here!Advice shared from these episodes:Jodie Griener Episode 91Lila Holley Episode 92Michelle Davis Episode 185Tammy Bartlet Episode 21Tracee Orzech Episode 41Dr. Ann James Episode 126Ashley Gorbulja-MaldonadoEpisode 28Ashleigh Magee Episode 96
2022-07-12
30 min
Healthy Women Warriors
HWW Flashback: What's the Deal with Hormones and Weight?
This week we're flashing back to one of my earliest but most requested episodes!If you've ever wondered how food can affect your hormones (and if you can use food to fix them) this is a MUST LISTEN!Join me and Certified Holistic Health Coach and Military Spouse Meg Reichert as we discuss:- how hormones affect weight loss- when should we test our hormones?- what's the deal with soy?AND SO MUCH MORE!You can find more of Meg at www.reichertwellness.com
2022-07-11
30 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Dial in Your Nutrition with Clean Eating
Your nutrition is the #1 thing that impacts your health and weight loss, but with so much conflicting advice out there, how are you supposed to know what to do??That's why I'm here to teach you clean eating is, and how to do it. It makes healthy eating simple, and by learning how to choose whole foods over processed, you will feel amazing with more energy, better sleep, weight loss, and more!In this episode you'll learn:- Why clean eating matters- How to get started- How to incorporate clean e...
2022-06-27
23 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Learn How to Love your Workouts!
We know that exercise and daily movement is essential to a healthy life, but so many people dread it. Forcing yourself to workout in a way that you hate does not help you create a habit that will stick!In this episode, I give you 4 actionable tips that will help you learn how to love working out, and stay motivated those days you just don't feel like it!Mentioned in this Episode: Ep 18 - 4 Ways to Make Health Fit into Your Life!Love the podcast?Click here to subscribe to...
2022-06-15
17 min
Healthy Women Warriors
We2AreVets with Dr. Destinee Prete
Female servicemembers are often overlooked, forgotten members of our military community. When Destinee started to look at the experiences women have transitioning out of the military, she found common themes that made her want to take action. That's what drove her to found We2AreVets, a non-profit created to honor, empower, and recognize women veterans as they enter and reintegrate into the civilian workforce.Join us for a great conversation about identify, being recognized for your service in the military, the fears and challenges that come with transitioning out, and more!Learn more...
2022-05-31
43 min
Military Transition Wellness
4 Unexpected Pillars of Health That Can Make Your Life Better (Ep. 23)
Ashleigh Magee is a Navy officer, dual-military spouse, and health coach who helps military women lose weight and pass their fitness tests so that they feel confident in their bodies and uniform. In this episode, Ashleigh Magee reveals how to create health habits in the 4 pillars of health. Connect with Ashleigh Magee: Website: https://ashleighmagee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashmageecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyWomenWarriors Follow Food Experience Unplugged: Website: https://foodexperienceunplugged.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foodexperienceunplugged Download your FREE Military Transition Wellness Checklist...
2022-05-29
34 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Building an Online Business with Bobby Klinck
I know you just looked at the title and said, “wait, what? I thought this was a health podcast?”Don’t worry - HWW hasn’t been taken over, and this actually still relates to health! If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle, it can be super overwhelming and stressful. Having someone to help guide you through the chaos is a game changer, and Bobby Klinck is that person for me. He talks about his journey in choosing joy and his family over life as a lawyer, transitioning to running an...
2022-05-03
43 min
Healthy Women Warriors
How to Get Better Sleep
Sleep is the #1 most important component of health and weight loss, yet it is the first thing people sacrifice. Studies have shown poor sleep is associated with increased risk of obesity, psychiatric disorders, coronary heart disease, stroke, and more. If you want to feel better both mentally and physically, it's time to improve your sleep!In this episode I'll walk you through creating the mindset you need to change your sleep habits, and the first thing you need to change in order to have better sleep!Get your FREE Better Sleep Guide
2022-04-25
31 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Moving Beyond Miscarriage, Infertility, and Childlessness
According to the CDC, about 10% of women have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. When you add this to the challenge of trying to plan your pregnancies around deployments and the "right" time in your career, it can feel impossible for many military women trying to start or add to their family.With this can come all kinds of feelings...shame, despair, frustration, and more. This week's guest, Sheri Johnson, has not only had these experiences, she helps others work through them as well.After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, Sheri's coaching background and spiritual...
2022-04-11
35 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Creating More Satisfaction at Work
It's all too common to feel we're not getting the recognition we deserve, especially in the military. If you're passed over for promotion, you don't get the orders you want, or you feel like your career is stagnating, it can be challenging to feel motivated to keep working hard. You want to do a good job, but part of you feels like "what's the point?" While promotions and orders are outside of our control, you can create fulfillment and satisfaction for yourself.Start your 7 Day Clean Eating Challenge: ashleighmagee.com/cleaneatingchallengeC...
2022-03-28
17 min
Beyond the Military Podcast: Women Transitioning from the Military, Veteran Women, Confident in Life & Career, Transitioning out of the Military into the Civilian Sector
Women's History Month: The 4 Pillars of Health with Ashleigh Magee
Send us a textHey lady,In today's episode, you'll learn the four pillars of health and the importance of focusing on all four. I pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to identify the pillar you need to focus on. Have a beautiful rest of your week!Much love, WendiP.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my sh...
2022-03-09
34 min
Healthy Women Warriors
How do we raise healthy kids?
There's so much pressure to be the perfect parent, especially when it comes to teaching your kids how to be healthy, but what if that's something you're struggling with? Maybe you weren't raised in a healthy household, or your family constantly shamed you about your body...how do you do better for your kiddos?This week, I'm joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer, the pediatrician-coach (and military vet/spouse) who specializes in helping moms parent without all the food and body drama. She shares how to navigate this in a way that is fun and accessible with her...
2022-03-07
38 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Turning 31! My annual bday reflection
Birthdays can be something we dread...the fear of getting older, feeling time slip away...we start to cringe when we have to tell someone our age. Rather than living like that, I like to look at how I've grown and how I want to continue to grow - life is a journey, and my goal is to be a better version of myself year after year. So, I'm bringing you behind the scenes to give you an example and normalize continued personal development.I ask myself 3 questions:What am I proud of?How have...
2022-02-28
17 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Reintegrating with your Spouse after Deployment
Deployments are a great time to focus on your health. Maybe you start a new workout routine or change how you're eating. But what happens when your spouse comes home, and isn't expecting those changes? What should be a joyous time can become difficult and resentful if you aren't on the same page.In this episode, I'll walk you through three steps to help you and your partner make healthy living a collaborative process so you can improve your life as a team!Btw - want me to be your Valentine? Please leave a rating...
2022-02-14
19 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Advocating for Yourself at Work
Are you running yourself ragged trying to get all of the things done? It's hard to stand up for ourselves and boundaries, especially in the military when we're told to do what it takes to complete the mission. The problem is, when you don't advocate for yourself, create boundaries, and communicate with those around you, especially when you need help, that is a recipe for burnout!Listen to this episode to learn the three step you need to take today in order to protect your bandwidth AND mental health, while still getting more done!...
2022-02-07
25 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Unlock your week with these time management tips!
There’s nothing worse than your workout getting sacrificed…again, to make sure you get work done or attend that meeting. Or worse, when you realize you will be working this weekend to get caught up. Take a look at your actual planner and then analyze how you are filling it in. Are you scheduling time for brain breaks? Are you spending time with an “energy vampire?” Is there a meeting that could realistically be a call or email? And lastly, decide on the items that have to get done that day and move them to the top of the...
2022-01-31
26 min
Healthy Women Warriors
HWW Flashback: The Joy Weaver, AJ Smit
Join me with one of my all-time favorite episodes interviewing AJ Smit aka "The Joy Weaver."I wanted to bring this episode back as AJ has released a new book called The Red Thread. Just like this episode, The Red Thread is full of encouragement and insights to help you live a joyful, fully embodied life. Grab The Red Thread on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or ask your local bookstore to order it in!Find more of AJ at:Facebook & Instagram: @thejoyweaverAJ’s Facebook Group: Embodied In Joy...
2022-01-24
40 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Diet Culture, Body Positivity, and You
Curse you Diet Culture! When you are solely focused on your weight you will build up a lot of negative self talk and bad habits. When we focus on solely losing weight, we can become fixated on the numbers and our bodies. This doesn't create freedom, but keeps you stuck in a diet cycle. And it definitely doesn’t serve for a positive mindset. Life should be about being healthy and abundance. On the other hand, I’m all for the body positivity movement…BUT…it’s a double edged sword. There’s the argument “If you are really h...
2022-01-18
30 min
Healthy Women Warriors
How to Create Lasting Health with 4 Pillars
Most people are only focusing on 1-2 pillars (and they're doing it wrong). Learn about the 4 pillars of health that are fundamental to getting healthy and helping you reach your goals! They are food, fitness, sleep, and mindset. One is not more important than the other! It sounds simple, but most people are not creating habits in all four pillars. Why does it matter?Food is our fuel. And the old school mindset of calories in and calories out, is just not that simple! Let me shed some light on food and how to improve th...
2022-01-10
36 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Sustainable Healthy Habits in the New Year!
“Yeah Yeah Ashleigh, of course you think your program is great!”This week, I'm not the one doing the talking…Jamie is a graduate of Healthy Habits, Happy Life and she’s here to talk about her experience. I know y’all trust me but I wanted you to hear first hand from someone who has nothing to gain by sharing. Jamie talks about her mental wins, non-scale success including an INCH off of all her measurements, as well as her future goals to incorporate healthier foods for her family. She and her husband have also discussed a meal deliv...
2022-01-03
16 min
Healthy Women Warriors
New Year's Resolutions that Don't Suck
Do you write New Year's Resolutions or have you started thinking about them? Do they seem to be the same year after year? Then this episode is for you! You'll learn how to evaluate your goals and recognize what's been holding you back. This is the year you stick to your goals and follow through to get what you want! Grab a pen and paper, and don’t be afraid to be honest with yourself! And if you need help, do not be afraid to ask! Happy New Year!! Happy Resolution setting!!This episode is brou...
2021-12-28
25 min
Healthy Women Warriors
The Difference between Creating Balance and Making Excuses
Sometimes listening to our body can turn into making excuses. Yes, I want you to create a balanced, healthy life, but what if your balance is swinging the wrong direction? I stand by the 80/20 rule. 80% off the time act in a manner that supports your body and your goals, and 20% give yourself permission to have some cookies a co-worker brought in. But it can be easy to let that balance slip to 60/40 or 20/80, especially this time of year!So in this episode you'll learn:- why you may be sabotaging your healthy habits...
2021-12-20
24 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Your Perfectionism is Keeping You from Achieving Your Goals
Feel like it's all-or-nothing when it comes to your health? It's tough to be perfect in your health journey in the military...especially if you're deploying or your spouse is! Here's the thing - that perfection mindset is the very thing that's keeping you stuck. The worst part is, when nothing changes, you blame yourself!Let's talk through what this belief is doing to your life, and how you can change it so you can FINALLY get the results you want!!This episode is brought to you by Thrive!...
2021-12-06
19 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Are you addicted to food?
Do you feel like you are a food addict? Well Mary-Catherine is here…THREEPEAT…to set the record straight. You might be a food addict or...could it be just a bad habit you need to break? In this episode she breaks down the differences between food addiction, habit/boredom, and emotional eating. You'll learn how to recognize which of these are at play in your life, and how to move forward for healthier eating habits. Mary-Catherine also got vulnerable in this episode when she shared her own eating disorder struggles. Now, she is at peace with food and...
2021-11-29
33 min
Healthy Women Warriors
My 2021 Gratitude Reflection
I love using this time of year to reflect and practice gratitude for the many wonderful things in my life. One of the biggest things I'm grateful for is YOU! I want to share my own reflection so you can do the same...you're going to want a pen and paper for this one! I want you to see what is working and all the things you have to celebrate and be thankful for in this season of life. Sometimes we forget all the good things that have happened because we focus on the negative of our cu...
2021-11-22
26 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Minimize Stress for Happier Holidays
The holiday music has started and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you feeling excited or starting to take deep breaths at the thought of holiday gatherings?Don't worry - I'm here for you! Let this episode serve as a guide on how to handle the holidays. In this episode you'll learn how to create a holiday season that you truly enjoy, from setting expectations and boundaries, to making sure you schedule the activities you love to do. Got a family member that always says the wrong thing or knows how to push your buttons? Discover ho...
2021-11-15
29 min
The Heart of a Milspouse Podcast
Health Struggles + Solutions During Deployment with Ashleigh Magee
Join my conversation with certified wellness and life coach for military women, Ashleigh Magee! We chat about experiencing deployment from both ends of the spectrum, setting health and wellness goals during deployment, and what piece of permission Ashleigh would like to extend to milspouses. ------------------------------------ Ashleigh Magee is a certified wellness life coach and health coach for military women. Having served on active duty and being a dual-military spouse, she understands the unique challenges that face women in our community. She helps her clients create healthy habits in each of w...
2021-11-14
29 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Is Your Gut Sabotaging Your Health?
Ever treat yourself to something delicious that has you running to the bathroom 30 minutes later? Have you investigated your gut health lately? Bad gut health could be the reason for this reaction. The American diet is overrun with on-the-go processed food that can keep you from enjoying and absorbing those healthier foods that give your body the fuel they need to keep you going. This episode's guest, Tammy Russell, is an expert in functional health (that helps a lot with gut health) and is trained in Reiki. She discovered in school, that a lot of western medicine docto...
2021-11-08
30 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Staying Motivated through a Fitness Plateau
It can be so frustrating when you're working on improving your health, but nothing seems to be changing. Believe me, we've all been there!First of all, put the scale away! You may be missing a lot of non-scale victories simply because the scale says “no change.” Are you feeling any different? Are you more comfortable in your clothes? Is your family eating better because you are? Are you getting a better night’s sleep? Learn how to spot those signs that what you're doing IS working to help you stay motivated towards your goals. Let's ce...
2021-11-01
08 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Resiliency with Dr. Lise Deguire
Can you imagine 2/3 of your body covered in third degree burns? This was the reality for Dr. Lise Deguire at the very young age of 4! By tapping into her resilience, Lise was able to recover from her trauma and ultimately help others do the same. She shares her framework, GOALS + M&M, to help you regardless of what you're going through. She shares in detail what it means and how to apply it to your life. Lise also offered a few tips on how to interact with victims who aren’t ready to speak about the trauma, our st...
2021-10-25
36 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Recognizing and Recovering from Burnout
Bet you thought I forgot about you…NEVER! I am back better than ever and appreciate everyone’s support. I didn’t feel like me and when I took a closer look I knew I was facing burnout. I was growing this gratifying business, trying to pass a qualification, AND working my job. Something had to give and it wasn’t easy to make the decision to step back temporarily. But when I started to truly miss helping others in their health journey…I knew I had taken enough time off and was ready to jump back into the swing...
2021-10-18
18 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Taking a break
Being both active duty military and running a business is a lot for one person. I'm in a season at work that is requiring more time and creating more pressure, so I'm taking a little break from the podcast and business in order to get through this stressful period. Thank you for being here, and I can't wait to see you when I get back.Love,Ash
2021-08-09
02 min
Let's Get Silly!
Hurt Laughing and Getting Loud w/ Ashleigh Rosé
In this week’s episode, Ashleigh Rosé (Comedian and Actor) and I reminiscence about playing characters in a “Color Purple” Parody sketch at UCB, Black shows from back in the day, how she inherited her boughetto comedy style, and taking care of our LA dogs. Ashleigh Rosé has so many characters in her that come out through our talk. It's awesome, so listen! LGS Music by T.S.Grooves and Produced by Cj Merriman. More about Ashleigh Rosé: She is an American comic, and actor hailing from Cowtown Capital, Sacramento, California. Fun fact, Ash...
2021-08-03
50 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Get Better Sleep with Sleep Coach Lana Tomkinson
Lana is no stranger to sleepless nights. In fact, she experienced anxiety and depression due to her lack of sleep. She also developed an auto immune disease. Once she received her diagnosis, she wanted to find a better way to deal with her auto immune diagnosis or even heal it! She offers advice for my listeners who are looking for a possible solution for being sleep deprived! You can join Lana’s facebook group to know you are not alone and get consistent advice! Lana offers the basics of creating a daily routine, nap earlier than later in the day if n...
2021-08-03
26 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Crafting Vision to Achieve your Dreams!
Where do you want to be in 3 months? 6 Months? A year? Do you know how to create a vision for yourself to get motivated and how to get there? Make sure to have a notebook handy, because I have a few questions for you to ask yourself! Once you get clear on what you want, let's talk about how to speak that vision into reality. You'll learn great affirmation techniques that will get your brain searching for evidence!This episode is brought to you by my Clean Eating Challenge!Get your free Clean Eating Gui...
2021-07-19
08 min
Healthy Women Warriors
50th Episode Greatest Hits!!!
Editor’s Edition!! We have created a montage mashup from the last FIFTY episodes!! Ashleigh has such a passion for her military community and their overall mental and physical health!! Each week she finds quality guests and content to offer hope, encouragement, resources, and solutions for the challenges you face in the Military community!! She really takes in to account the full aspects of your lives including but not limited to your family, deployment, finances, and additional resources you could utilize to get educated and inspired. Here is just a tease, a small sampling of the issues she has address...
2021-07-12
54 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Giving Yourself Grace and Staying Healthy in Every Season
Whether you're in PCS season, reintegrating after a deployment, or have a new kiddo, different seasons of our life create new challenges. Learning how to be kind to yourself and adapt your habits is a critical skill on your health journey. In today's episode, I'm going to give you three actionable areas to help you feel healthy and balanced, regardless of what life is throwing at you.This episode is brought to you by Butcher BoxFor $15 off your first box head to: http://fbuy.me/pIo7FLove the podcast?
2021-07-05
28 min
Healthy Women Warriors
My Personal Money Mindset Struggles and How I'm Working on It
Have you ever made an investment only to later feel guilt or shame over it? Or feel like you’re behind when it comes to money because you never learned the basics when you were younger? A critical part to improving our financial literacy is normalizing the conversation around it…even the parts where we messed up. So I’m getting vulnerable today to talk about where I’ve struggled and steps I’ve taken to improve both my money mindset and my finances overall. This episode is brought to you by Primal Kitchen
2021-06-28
15 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Better Money Mindset with Kayla Lyon
Our money mindset comes from what we see in our childhood. What is your money mindset? How did you parents act about money? Did they talk about it or was it taboo? In Kayla’s house they were comfortable about money and had open conversations. As Kayla grew up she realized that was not the case for most households. After her career in the Navy she shifted her focus to being a life coach with a focus on finances, ultimately becoming a finance coach! She sees how money really affects all areas of a persons life. She urges people to not be...
2021-06-21
36 min
Healthy Women Warriors
5 Steps to Overcoming Challenges with Louise Valentine
Louise has found magic that helps her to overcome challenges in life. In fact, she wrote a book about it. But little did she know life was going to throw her a few curve balls in a row and her strategy would be tested like never before. In her book, The Art of Breaking Through, she explains the 5 steps to her strategy to overcoming challenges we all face. She encourages readers that anyone can do it!Louise focuses on health in her day to day life and has had some pretty unique professional experiences! She has...
2021-06-14
28 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Finding Belonging and Health through Transition
Neka Blair joined me this week to talk about the importance of community through transition and prioritizing health. Neka served in the Air Force and chose a health care career when she got out. She started as an EMT, then a medic, and eventually realized the dream of being a nurse. The fulfillment that she got from watching people arrive with sickness and able to leave healthy was great for Neka. She loved what she was doing but the constant stress led to her own major health scare, forcing her to choose a new path.Her story is a...
2021-06-07
30 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Financial Planning for Military with Noea Moss
Noea Moss is a financial advisor and chatted with me about the often uncomfortable topic of finances for those transitioning from active duty to civilian life. A military spouse, she married her high school sweetheart who happens to be in the Space Force program. Noea gave insight into our TSP (and blended TSP retirement)…DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TRANSFER IT??? (I didn't)! She also touched on knowing your budget and having a good idea of what you need for insurance when you are considering your transition. She encourages you to find someone you feel comfortable with that you can as...
2021-05-31
24 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Finding Yourself Beyond the Military
Everyone has an identity unique to YOU! Who are you? Are you only active duty? A spouse? A mom? It's time to start asking some questions to identify who YOU are! What is most important to you? What hobbies do you enjoy? Despite that you should really know who you are, don’t forget that you are part Military. Get used to saying “Yes And” Yes you are Military and maybe you are a painter or a thrill seeker. You can be Military and YOU, whoever you are!This episode is brought to you by Butcher Box!...
2021-05-24
12 min
Healthy Women Warriors
What if your partner doesn't support your health journey?
Feeling unsupported by your partner? Are they sabotaging your progress?This feeling is more common than you may think! When we start to change our lifestyles and habits, the people in our life may not always be onboard. In this episode, I break down three reasons why your partner may not seem super excited about your health journey. If this sounds like you, don’t worry! I give you a few action steps to get on the same page and keep working towards your goals together.This episode is brought to you by P...
2021-05-17
21 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Weave Joy into your Daily Life with AJ Smit
The “Joy Weaver” aka AJ Smit, joined me this week. AJ sees the world as a woven piece of fabric and how all those parts make a whole. AJ is full of life because she is unapologetically her. She was once told she was lucky to have a week of “Average Tuesdays” and that just didn’t sit well with her! She encourages others to fill their cup for them, not to just turn around and spill it all on others, but to enjoy that full cup for yourself too. In this pop-culture filled episode we discuss hobbies, books, mermaids, and m...
2021-05-10
39 min
Healthy Women Warriors
How to Have Better Military Relationships with Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
Clinical Psychologist and military spouse Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh knows first-hand the struggles that come with marriage in the military. As a mom of a two year old, she understands how it feels to be excited about deployment but worry about time away from your child(ren)! She also spent three years working with Military service members suffering from PTSD. She thoroughly understand the challenges we face in our relationships that civilians do not. Deployment, PTSD, and depression can be tough! Reconnection after deployment is yet another hurdle we face, and she offers suggestions in the episode on how to addr...
2021-05-03
28 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Embracing our femininity in the military
Are you tired of everyone thinking because you are in the Military it means you are masculine? I feel like this conversation NEEDS to be had. If you like being feminine and you are in the Military - you should be able to express that within professional boundaries. Expressing ourselves honestly allows us to show up as our best and lean into our strengths as leaders. This episode is a lot of real talk (and maybe a little rant) about the freedom to be feminine in our military.This episode is brought to you by Imperfect F...
2021-04-26
18 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Fitness while Pregnant or Postpartum
Sam Costello joined me for a live Q&A talking about all things working out during pregnancy and postpartum. Not only is Sam a certified personal trainer, she's also pregnant with her second kiddo, so she's speaking from experience. She encourages mamas to pause and listen to their bodies when working out and during recovery from birth. You're going to love hearing her talk about radical responsibility and how to make a plan. What day, what time, do you have a dedicated space, and WHAT will you be doing during that workout? Listen in to see where there is room f...
2021-04-19
56 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Real talk with Personal Trainer Sarah Gemmell
Another episode answering YOUR biggest questions! Sarah Gemmell with Gem Fitness gives tough love, honest knowledge-based answers, and she cares about her people. She knows the struggles are real but tries to find solutions to common concerns. She cautions people to get back to working out by starting slow, practicing proper recovery, make it enjoyable, and throw out the lies and misconceptions. Get you head straight and get motivated!! If you want to get a taste use the link below to check out Turbo Kick and Gem fitness!!https://gemfitnessscheduling.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=21021353
2021-04-12
48 min
Healthy Women Warriors
Answering YOUR biggest food questions!
Our favorite Registered Dietitian, Mary-Catherine, is back answering your burning health questions! She offers great solutions for how to get systems and mindset in place for a healthy future! As a military spouse, she understands how crazy life can get. She talks about how to make "fall back" meals, the dangers of when the packaging makes food look “healthy,” organic food and when you should splurge on it, the benefits of fiber, intermittent fasting, and soooo much more. This episode is brought to you by my group coaching program, Healthy Habits, Happy Life!
2021-04-05
44 min