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Sisters-in-Service

Are you a women veteran who feels unseen and unheard? Do you struggle with finding your purpose after service? Sisters-in-Service is a podcast that gives women veterans the platform to talk about those exact issues and more. Hear from other veterans, military spouses and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) just like you that have overcome their transition from the military. Every Tuesday this podcast encourages women veterans to stand up and be counted because as a group we have a voice. From your host - Cat Corchado - The Voice Connecting Women Veterans 

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Achieving Wellness Success: The 11-Minute Fitness Transformation

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Setting ambitious New Year’s resolutions often leads to disappointment by mid-January. What if there was a way to change that narrative and truly succeed in your wellness goals? Join me as I share insights on crafting realistic, actionable plans that prioritize how you feel rather than just the numbers on the scale. Together,...

Jul 22, 202516 minEp. 177

Revitalize Your Midlife Symposium - Day 7: Expert Strategies for Restful Sleep with Christine Meyer

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 166

Revitalize Your Midlife Symposium: Day 6 - Unleashing the Power of Gut Health with Dr. Mandy Patterson

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 165

Empowering Your Midlife: Navigating Hormone Health with Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 164

Revitalize Your Midlife Symposium - Day 4: How Play is Good for Your Brain with Yvonne Marchese

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jun 24, 20251 hrEp. 163

Revitalize Your Midlife Symposium - Day 3 - Expert Tips for Lifelong Bone Health with Debi Robinson

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Discover the secrets to maintaining strong, healthy bones with our special guest, Debbie Robinson, a renowned bone health expert and certified yoga therapist. Debbie takes us through her compelling personal journey, including her experience with a total hip replacement at 51, and shares invaluable insights into the difference...

Jun 17, 20251 hrEp. 163

Revitalize Your Midlife Symposium - Day 2 with Mastering Midlife Nutrition for Optimal Well-being with Lorraine Cuff

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jun 11, 20251 hrEp. 162

Plant-Based Revolution with Kim White - Fierce Leader of the My Sexy Business Team and Community

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a much needed break which is crucial to anyone’s health and wellness. Resting gives everyone a chance to rest, reflect and come back stronger. While I'm away, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. from the 2024 symposium, where I had the pleasure of speaking with som...

Jun 03, 20251 hrEp. 198

Fit Together, Stronger Forever: The Power of Community in Fitness

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Does your fitness journey feel lonely sometimes? You're not alone in feeling alone. The path to wellness is rarely a solo expedition, though many of us try to tackle it that way. "Fit Together, Stronger Forever" might sound like a catchy tagline, but as I explore in this intimate conversation, it's the philosophy that has gui...

May 27, 202515 minEp. 197

Beyond the Hype: Honest Conversations About Starting a Business

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Forget the overnight success stories and million-dollar launch myths. This raw, honest conversation with Denise Millet—the "Findability Queen"—peels back the glossy veneer of entrepreneurship to reveal what really happens when you decide to work for yourself. Denise's journey began not with a business plan, but with a wake-up...

May 20, 202533 minEp. 196

Road to Recovery: Safely Returning to Exercise Post-Injury

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Recovering from an injury can feel like crossing a bridge that abruptly stops in the middle – you've completed physical therapy, received medical clearance, but now what? This critical gap between rehabilitation and returning to your regular fitness routine is where many people stumble, often rushing back too quickly or witho...

May 13, 202513 minEp. 195

We're Not Done Yet: Discovering Purpose in Life's Second Act

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry What happens when life strips away your identity? At age 50, Jennifer Arthurton found herself divorced after 22 years, an empty nester, unemployed from her corporate executive role, and battling a stress-induced illness—all at once. This perfect storm became the catalyst for a profound transformation and the birth of her plat...

May 06, 202534 minEp. 194

Your Bottom Is Connected to Your Brain: The Surprising Science of Sitting Disease

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Your body is speaking, but are you listening? That burning sensation in your lower back, the numbness in your legs, and the constant shifting in your chair aren't random discomforts—they're urgent messages from a body designed for movement, not prolonged sitting. As a movement specialist, I've seen how our sedentary lifestyle...

Apr 29, 202514 minEp. 193

Children Don't Need Perfect Parents, Just Present Ones

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry What if the most powerful mental health intervention was simply asking someone "How are you?" and truly listening to their answer? Dr. Iran McGann, psychologist and former Israeli military officer, has built his life's work around this deceptively simple approach. From his unique perspective as someone who served in a country...

Apr 22, 202545 minEp. 192

Love, Loss and Self-Love: Nurturing Yourself Through the Grieving Process

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Grief arrives without warning and stays without permission. After saying goodbye to Brady, my 16-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and faithful "workout warrior," I'm sharing this deeply personal episode from a raw, tender place of loss. The bond between humans and their pets creates a unique kind of love—uncomplicated, ...

Apr 15, 202510 minEp. 191

Fitness, Hormones, and Finding Joy After 40: A Conversation with Dr. Maria Luque

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Navigating menopause often feels like entering uncharted territory with little guidance and too much conflicting information. In this candid conversation, Air Force veteran and fitness expert Dr. Maria Luque breaks through the silence and stigma surrounding midlife transitions, sharing wisdom gained from both her academic res...

Apr 08, 202550 minEp. 190

Pay Now or Pay Later: The True Cost of Neglecting Your Health When Money Gets Tight

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Your health is worth every penny – even when those pennies are in short supply. In today's economic climate, with recession talk swirling and financial pressures mounting, fitness often becomes the first casualty of budget cuts. But what if that's exactly the opposite of what we should do? This eye-opening exploration challen...

Apr 01, 202518 minEp. 189

Sisterhood in Action

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry What happens when ordinary women ask "what if?" and then take action? The results can transform communities, industries, and lives. As Women's History Month draws to a close, we dive into the everyday magic of sisterhood that deserves celebration year-round. Across the globe, women support each other through shared experience...

Mar 25, 20259 minEp. 188

The 11-Minute Fitness Revolution: No-Excuses Workout for Busy Schedules

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Have you forgotten what it feels like to feel good in your body? As a movement specialist, I'm on a mission to help you reclaim that feeling—and believe it or not, it only takes 11 minutes. The hardest workout I've ever done was just 15 minutes long. That's right—not an hour, not 45 minutes—just 15 minutes of focused, intenti...

Mar 18, 202512 minEp. 187

What Would You Do If Your Passion Was Dismissed Because of Your Gender?

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry What would you do if your skills, passion, and drive were dismissed simply because of your gender? This question anchors our exploration of Dr. A Louise Clem's extraordinary journey—a qualified American physician who, when rejected by the U.S. military during World War I solely because she was a woman, refused to take "no" fo...

Mar 11, 202513 minEp. 186

Women Who Inspire: Celebrating Women's History Month

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry March opens a celebration of Women's History Month, a time to honor the incredible achievements of women in various fields. It's a reminder of the strength found in their stories and the barriers they've broken, especially in sports. Join us as we explore the journeys of inspiring women athletes like Wilma Rudolph, the first ...

Mar 04, 202519 minEp. 185

The Power of Empowerment: Stories from Women in Service

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Get ready for an empowering episode as we sit down with Dr. Amelia Duran Stanton, a passionate advocate for women veterans and the author of "The Lotus Within." This episode dives into the multifaceted experiences of women in military service and the essential role of self-care in achieving personal and professional success. ...

Feb 25, 202528 minEp. 184

The Body Under Siege: Stress in Today's Environment

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Imagine managing stress as you would a car engine—too much strain, and it eventually breaks down. Join me, as I unravel the mystery of stress—whether it's the thrill of a new opportunity or the daily grind of challenges—and its stealthy impact on our health. I share my own tales of sleepless nights and irritability, underscor...

Feb 18, 202517 minEp. 183

Breaking Barriers: Black History Month - Cathay Williams - First Black Women to Enlist in the Army Dressed as a Man!!

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Unlock the untold stories of trailblazers who defied the odds. Get ready to be inspired by Cathay Williams, a woman whose courage and determination broke barriers in the 1800s by becoming the first African-American woman to enlist in the United States Army. Taking on the guise of a man under the name William Cathay, she brave...

Feb 11, 202513 minEp. 182

Listening to Your Body: When NOT to Workout!!

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry What if listening to your body could be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced fitness journey? Join me, as I explore the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of knowing when to hit pause on your workouts. In this episode, we shed light on situations like recovering from injuries, illnesses, or simply recognizing the ...

Feb 04, 202512 minEp. 181

Life Through Basketball: Transforming Military Communities with the MBA

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Can basketball save lives? Join us as we explore this powerful question with Mike Myers and Angel "Ace" Acevedo, the driving forces behind the Military Basketball Association (MBA). Discover how Mike's journey from combat veteran to MBA co-founder was fueled by his passion to support military athletes and address critical iss...

Jan 28, 202558 minEp. 180

Mastering Compound Exercises to Defeat Boredom in Your Workouts

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Are you tired of the monotony of your workout routine? Discover how to reignite your passion for fitness. We will explore the art of keeping workouts fresh and engaging and uncover innovative strategies to shake up your routine by simply flipping the order of exercises, leaving your body pleasantly confused and engaged AND us...

Jan 21, 202511 minEp. 179

Navigating Life's Transitions as a Military Brat

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Ever wondered how a transient childhood could shape a person’s storytelling ability and worldview? Join me, alongside the talented author and screenwriter Contessa Thornton, as we unravel the adventurous and challenging world of growing up as military brats. From Fort Bragg to various corners of the globe, our conversation re...

Jan 14, 202541 minEp. 178

Dr LaKeischa - Integrative OB/GYN Hormone Specialist and Your Hormone Battle Buddy

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry As 2024 comes to a close and Sisters-in-Service is still on holiday - I am playing a couple of my favorites episodes. Dr LaKeischa has quickly become one of my favorite people because she is so likable and she breaks down menopause into easy to digest pieces and helps all to understand how EVERY woman will go through menopaus...

Dec 31, 202447 minEp. 133

The 6888th Battalion - An all female battalion saves the morale of troops during WW II

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry Update: Sisters-in-Service is on holiday however, in honor of Tyler Perry's movie, I thought it was appropriate to re-play this episode. If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it. As an entrepreneur and veteran I want to give flowers to these women who were so brave in entering a military that maybe felt there wasn...

Dec 24, 202436 minEp. 53
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