In this deeply human and eye-opening Veterans Day episode, Sandy sits down with Leah Stiles, a Navy veteran, survivor, and founder of C WAVES, a nonprofit transforming how we understand eating disorders in the military.

What starts as a conversation about identity after service quickly dives into uncharted waters: the silent epidemic of eating disorders among service members, the myth of “fit not fat,” and how Leah’s own 30-year struggle turned into her mission to save others.

This one’s packed with honesty, courage, and some serious myth-busting about what health really looks like. Whether you’ve served, loved someone who has, or ever looked in the mirror and thought “not enough,” this episode will crack your heart open and fill it with fire.

Leah Stiles is the founder of Sea Waves, the nation’ only Veteran Service Organization dedicated to advocating for, educating, and supporting active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. With twenty years of service and retiring as a Navy Senior Chief, she developed a strong commitment to supporting the well-being of her fellow service members. Having personally navigated the challenges of eating disorders during her service, she recognized the critical need for specialized support. Through Sea Waves, Leah is dedicated to offering crucial support and resources for prevention, recovery, and resilience. She strives to be a lighthouse, shining light on this often-taboo issue and guiding others who may be in the dark or weathering their own storms.

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What if your second act wasn’t a slow fade—but a full-blown spotlight moment? In this heartfelt, fire-filled conversation, Sandy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Ivy Vander Veldt, the visionary behind Empowering a Billion Women. From her divine calling to her weekend with Oprah (yes, that Oprah), Ivy opens up about walking in faith, redefining wealth, and saying “why not?” to the biggest dreams of your life.

This episode will leave you laughing, crying, and probably reworking your vision board—with lipstick on and your shoulders back. Sandy and Ivy don’t just talk about success; they unpack what it means to own your worth, especially when the world tells you it’s too late or too lofty.

What if saying yes could change your life? In this conversation, Sandy sits down with the magnetic Christina Vidovich—former dance studio owner turned podcasting powerhouse—to talk about what it really means for women to get visible.

From running “Two Left Feet” to launching Women Getting Visible and hosting her first conference, Christina shares how trust, confidence, and a dash of alter-ego magic (hello, Sylvia Torstein!) transformed her path. Together, Sandy and Christina explore how midlife visibility isn’t about reinvention—it’s about returning to the star of the life you used to lead… and stepping back into the spotlight, rhinestone sneakers and all.

It’s equal parts pep talk and permission slip. Lipstick on, shoulders back—this one’s a whole vibe.