Ep: 77 - Washing Away Eating Disorder Stigma: The Sea Waves Mission

"In the military community, service members and veterans are more likely to engage in disordered eating patterns than civilians."In this special episode of Red White and Boo, our host Taylor Hester sits down with Leah Stiles, a retired Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist from the Navy, to discuss her mission of breaking the stigma around eating disorders within the military. After her time in the Navy, Leah founded Sea Waves, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support for military service members and their dependents struggling with eating disorders.Leah discusses the importance of Sea Waves’ work in breaking the silence around eating disorders in the military. Through education, resources, and support, SeaWaves empowers service members and their families to navigate these challenges with hope and resilience. Leah highlights that no one should have to face this storm alone, emphasizing that it’s crucial to seek help and lean on others in times of struggle.We also want to encourage you to check out Taylor's Blog - Washing Away Eating Disorder Stigma: The Sea Waves Mission on our website for more information. Thank you for listening!📌 Don’t Forget to Subscribe & Review! If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review us! We invite you to share your own experiences as a military spouse and/or mom, either in the comments or through our social media channels.Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor - USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York.Providing protection for your family. Peace of mind for you.Their term coverage includes unique features specifically designed to help protect military families.Connect with Us:WebsiteInstagram - @theredwhiteandbooEmail: [email protected]