Liz Booker welcomes fellow Coast Guard aviator Ashley Leppert to share her powerful journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Ashley, a former flight mechanic, opens up about her service during Hurricane Harvey, her battles with PTSD and autoimmune disease, and how her faith and writing became beacons of recovery and inspiration.

Through candid storytelling and deep reflection, Ashley discusses the complexities of military life, the often-overlooked challenges faced by women in uniform, and her path to personal growth after leaving the service. Her memoir, The Hurricane Within, captures the emotional turbulence of her journey and the unwavering strength she discovered along the way.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• 🚁 Ashley’s harrowing experiences during Hurricane Harvey
• 💥 Confronting PTSD and navigating life with an autoimmune disease
• 💬 The challenges and rewards of serving as a woman in the Coast Guard
• 🛫 Transitioning from military to civilian life with grace and grit
• ✝️ How Ashley’s faith became a cornerstone of her healing
• 📖 The story behind The Hurricane Within and her writing journey
• 🎤 Ashley’s new chapter as a speaker, life coach, and advocate for resilience