HEATHER BREWER; Active Military, Better Everyday, Bulimia and Bodybuilding, Take Ownership

In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Heather Brewer, a United
States Naval Academy graduate, former Division 1 swimmer, and
Major in the United States Marine Corps. Born in Honolulu,
Hawaii, and the oldest of eight siblings, Heather is also a wife
to a Marine officer and a mother of two. She began competing
seriously in 2019 and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Masters
USA, where she took the Overall title.


 


Heather opens up about balancing life as a wife, mom, athlete,
and active-duty Marine. We dive into her long journey with
bulimia, the physical and emotional toll of eating disorders, and
how bodybuilding helped her rebuild a healthier relationship with
food. She shares her experiences transitioning from prep to
improvement season, blending her many roles, and co-owning a
coaching business with her husband.


 


TOPICS COVERED


-Her journey as a wife, mother, Marine, and athlete


-Battling and healing from bulimia


-The impact of eating disorders on the body and mind


-Learning about macronutrients and nutrition


-Navigating post-show blues


-Running a coaching business with her husband


-Preparing for her Pro debut


 


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TIME STAMPS


1:00 introduction


3:38 blending different identities into life


8:33 approach to parenting


11:25 avoiding eating disorders


18:15 being honest about your actions


24:23 admiring that you’re vulnerable 


25:19 from prep to improvement season


34:40 planning out shows


41:25 planning her Pro debut


50:22 evolving your stage presentation 


53:00 hitting military fitness standards


54:56 becoming a coach


59:15 prioritizing her marriage


63:47 advice for competitors 


 


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