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.
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Healthy Women Warriors
by Ashleigh Magee
Calling all military women - whether you're on active duty, a veteran, or a military spouse - who want to live their happiest, most abundant life by achieving better health. This is your one-stop shop for actionable tips and simple steps for diet, fitness, mental health, self-improvement, and more. Join host Ashleigh Magee, an active duty Navy officer, military spouse, and health coach, while she teaches simple, effective ways to live a healthier life inside and out. It's time to get motivated and take action to live your happiest life!
Latest Episodes
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 ment…
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 ho…
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 f…
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, a…
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 …
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. Ha…
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 ph…
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 …
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 goo…
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 y…
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 vers…
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…
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 w…
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 ti…
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…
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 def…
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 …
“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 …
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 …