Welcome to Calm after the Storm, this is your host Amy Syed. I am Founder and CEO of FindyourHCP, 15minuteaday.ca and an activist. I am a survivor of domestic violence, terminal cancer and Grief. Thanks for joining us on this journey through other’s declarations. In this episode of Calm after the Storm: Survivorship and Other Stories with Amy Syed, we speak with Leanne Monaghan, owner and executive director of Staying Alive Fitness. She is a Registered Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Pilates, kickboxing, fitness, Yoga Instructor and Lifestyle Coach.
Tune in as we discuss topics such as:
- 1:50 - What Leanne is up to today
- 7:36 - A challenging childhood with an alcoholic father
- 13:02 - A trip to Mexico
- 18:50 - Telling her family about being raped
- 22:18 - Getting diagnosed with cervical cancer
- 31:14 - Recovering and gaining inspiration for the gym
- 33:26 - A crucial shift in her mindset
- 35:35 - The start of Staying Alive Fitness
- 39:28 - Leanne’s dedication
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