Hey, I’m not just “Leah + a bunch of random letters that make me seem credible.”
I’m actually a real person who has lots of passion + education + experience around health, fitness, and mental health.
And I’ve been in lots of metaphorical shoes- so hopefully I can help you in whatever shoes you’re in right now.
Firstly, I am a 2021 Bachelor of Arts Psychology graduate from The Ohio State University. I have a minor in Health, Environment, Risk & Science Communication and a minor in American Sign Language (so if you use ASL, wave me down!).
I also plan to get my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling soon too!
Outside of being a student, I am a Certified Personal Trainer through NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Association). I’ve coached at a CrossFit gym, have trained lifestyle health 1:1 clients, online-coached beginner groups, and now run much of the membership here at KML Movement!
Much of my journey is influenced by the fact that I struggled with an eating disorder and exercise addiction for nearly 7 years. My life’s purpose felt as if it either WAS my appearance & perfection, or was at least determined by it. It became all I thought about and a suffocating trap that affected every aspect of my life immensely.
I missed family gatherings for workouts.
I skipped my own birthday cake for fruit.
I cried over accidentally having a coke instead of a Diet Coke.
I obsessed over making sure I measured my protein powder just right.
And I passed it all off as health- and honestly, did a pretty decent job at it.
But It was anything but healthy.
I wasn’t intentionally tricky about hiding it, mostly because for a long time I didn’t realize that it wasn’t healthy- all I knew was that I was anxious, confused, depressed, and felt so incredibly trapped. I had a plethora of strange symptoms and issues that were largely resolved when I recovered too.
Much of that recovery, I owe to the incredibly impactful people and friends, therapist, and dietitian that helped me do the deep work on my part, sticking with me through each step and every lapse.
I fought for freedom with food.
I fought for empowerment in movement rather than allowing it to make me a small and watered-down version of Leah.
I started powerlifting; I FED myself, and I created a harmony of moving with intention and joy and strength rather than moral obligation and control.
So let me ask you – Is your health adding to your life? Is it actually empowering?
It’s a question worth asking and an answer worth pursuing.
EMPOWHER FITNESS 2024
BUILDING STRONG WOMEN