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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