Following a twenty-year career in the Navy, where she rose to the rank of Senior Chief, Leah Stiles shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity, including eating disorders, in talks that are raw, real, and transformative. Like a lighthouse, she illuminates tough and often-taboo topics, helping those in the dark find their way to hope and healing. Leah’s genuine connection with audiences turns silence into empowerment and sparks meaningful change. Her energy and passion inspire others to confront their own challenges with resilience and strength, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes.
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Phone: 757-675-2098
Email: leahstiles@sea-waves.org
Beacon of Hope: Shining a Light on Eating Disorders in the Military
Speaking Topics
Shining a Light: Eating Disorders in the Military
Empowered Leadership: Guiding with Knowledge and Compassion
Education and Awareness: Changing the Conversation Around Eating Disorders
Healing and Recovery: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Waves of Change: Advocacy and Action for Mental Health
​Inspiring Leadership and Healing: Leah’s Unique Impact
Leah illuminates the often-overlooked struggles of eating disorders within the military, sharing her personal journey and the urgent need for awareness, support, and accessible treatment options.
Leah discusses the essential role of leadership in cultivating a culture of understanding and openness around mental health and disordered eating. She highlights how leaders can serve as lighthouses, providing steady guidance while empowering themselves with the knowledge and confidence to become more approachable, creating a supportive and trusted environment for their teams.
This talk focuses on educating audiences about the realities of eating disorders, shining a light on the myths, and providing practical tools for creating a more informed and compassionate community.
Leah shares her powerful story of recovery, highlighting the importance of early intervention, the right support systems, and the healing process, inspiring others to step out of the shadows and into the light.
A call to action for communities, leaders, and policymakers to prioritize eating disorder awareness, advocating for systemic changes that ensure no one is left in the dark.
Leah’s unique ability to connect with audiences allows her talks to transcend traditional presentations, offering transformative experiences that illuminate the complexities of often unspoken challenges. Through her powerful and authentic storytelling, combined with a deep understanding of the issues and a passionate commitment to change, she acts as a beacon, guiding audiences toward new perspectives, actionable solutions, and lasting inspiration.
Ready to shine a light on the critical issues surrounding eating disorders?
Invite Leah to share her powerful message and leave your audience inspired and ready to act.
"Leah shared her powerful story “Shining a Light: Eating Disorders in the Military” during a recent Women Veterans Day event. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, wise, flexible, and patient. Leah’s ability to connect with the audience moved several Women Veterans to tears. One Veteran shared that, for the first time, she felt truly heard and understood. I am forever indebted to Ms. Stiles for providing such a meaningful and impactful experience."
Sharron Stewart, MAJ, US Army (Retired)
M.A. Ed, CAPM, CCM, EMC, PMEC, PM-LPC, SSGB
Women Veterans Coordinator, South Texas
Texas Veterans Commission