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