Welcome back to our 3-part series on stress and its impact on health and fitness for military spouses. Today, in Part 2, we delve into how chronic stress can influence your health and fitness journey. Discover the concept of hormesis, along with 5 Ways Chronic Stress can Negatively Impact Health and Fitness Results.

This episode kicks off a comprehensive three-part series on stress and its profound influence on the health & fitness of military spouses. Inspired by a listener's inquiry, we'll dive deep into the complex nature of stress, dissecting its various forms and lasting health ramifications.

Living the military life is challenging, making self-care a non-negotiable for maintaining our sanity. Let’s explore the concept of self-care, focusing on shifting from instant gratification activities to those offering delayed but greater benefits for our long-term health.

Overcoming perfectionism is crucial for achieving health and fitness goals, especially for military spouses. In this episode, we’re tackling perfectionism in health and fitness—a mindset that often hinders progress. We’ll explore five ways perfectionism can derail your goals and provide actionable steps to overcome it.

In episode 8, we’re focusing on maintaining strength for women in military life, continuing from Episode 6. Remember, these exercises aren’t the only ones you should do. They’re a fast-track to maximize your time and results. 

As I prepare for a trip, I'm reminded of the importance of maintaining my fitness routine, even on the go. In this episode, I'll share my top six tools for a portable gym, perfect for military life or anyone on the move.

For episode 6, we will be focusing on the importance of physical strength for women in military life. Why being STRONG is not just important for us women, generally, but doubly important for us in this unique lifestyle.

In this episode, you'll hear about how military life mirrors the changing seasons, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Tune in now to hear actionable tips to thrive in every season of military life!

In episode 4, learn how to identify, implement, and lean into these controllables to boost mental health and resilience, especially in the unpredictable world of military life. You'll hear about the Importance of “Stable Rocks”, multiple way to identify your stable rocks, & when & how to implement your stable rocks for the biggest impact during chaos.

In episode 3, we delve into the impact of the #1 thing that I see holding back military women and spouses from living the thriving life that they want. We'll explore how this one thing can hinder personal growth and lead to self-sabotage. And I'll provide insights and strategies for overcoming this top barrier and fostering resilience to achieve success and fulfillment in military life.

In episode 2, I share with you a little bit more about me & one of my biggest passions in life, along with what it means to me to be, "PCS-Proof" and how that term has played out in my own life. And I share with you the three essential steps that you can start to take TODAY in order to be prepared for whatever Military Life throws at you.

In this inaugural episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing my personal journey. You'll hear about my conventional aspirations to live a "normal life", and about how unforeseen shifts led me on a very unexpected journey into military life. And how my personal journey led me to my mission of helping other Military Spouses & women in military life to transform their own lives through health & fitness!