Sisters-in-Service

Cat Corchado
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Welcome to the Sisters-in-Service Podcast, the space where stories from active-duty , veterans, military spouses, and even military brats finally get the spotlight they deserve. I’m your host, Cat Corchado — Air Force veteran, movement specialist, and the heart behind this podcast. I started Sisters-in-Service because too many stories from our community were going untold — stories of resilience, transition, identity, and the strength it takes to serve and to thrive beyond the uniform. Here, we also shine a light on the incredible Veteran Service Organizations that continue to support our journeys long after we’ve taken off the boots. This podcast is about connection, empowerment, and reminding each of us that our service didn’t end when our military chapter closed — it simply evolved. Sisters-in-Service is proudly sponsored by Fit for Life Alliance — a space where people are committed to feeling better in their bodies every single day — and by My Sexy Business, where you can own a business that doesn’t own you. So grab your coffee, your journal, or your walking shoes — because every episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and lean into the powerful stories that remind us: service is a sisterhood that never fades.

  1. 2D AGO

    Frozen By Fear: Learning To Trust Your Body After Injury

    Have you ever been “cleared” by your doctor or PT, but still feel terrified to move? Your body is technically healed… yet your brain is stuck in protection mode. In this episode, we’re talking about the **hidden side of recovery**: the fear that keeps you frozen long after the injury is gone. You’ll hear about: - Why your brain doesn’t believe your body is safe yet - How fear of re-injury shows up as stiffness, hesitation, and second-guessing every move - The difference between *actual pain* and *anticipated pain* - How past injuries, age, and “what if” stories make you play small with your movement - Why doing nothing can quietly make things worse for your joints, balance, and confidence I’ll also walk you through: - Simple ways to start rebuilding trust with your body, one tiny movement at a time - What to do when you mentally want to move, but your body locks up - Gentle questions to ask yourself when fear shows up - How to know the difference between “this is scary” and “this is unsafe” This episode is especially for you if: - You’ve had an injury, surgery, or chronic pain that changed how you move - You’re over 40 and worry, “If I get hurt again, will I bounce back?” - You’ve been told you’re “fine” but you don’t feel fine in your body yet - You’re tired of sitting on the sidelines of your own life **Takeaway:** Healing isn’t just about your tissues. It’s about teaching your nervous system that it’s safe to move again. --- **Mentioned in this episode:** - Keep It Moving 11-Minute Challenge (if you want, drop your real link here) - Previous episodes on injury, fear, and rebuilding strength after 40 If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who’s recovering from an injury and needs a reminder that it’s okay to start small.

    17 min

  2. APR 14

    Served and Forgotten: The Silent Crisis Pushing Veterans Out of Their Homes!!

    They fought for stability, for freedom, for a country that promised to have their backs—but when the uniforms come off, too many veterans find themselves fighting a different kind of battle: keeping a roof over their heads. Beneath the surface of patriotic speeches and public gratitude lies a harsh reality—gaps in support programs, confusing assistance systems, and slow-moving aid are leaving veterans vulnerable to foreclosure. This podcast dives into the uncomfortable truth of how those who served are slipping through the cracks, sharing real stories, systemic failures, and the urgent need for solutions before more heroes are quietly pushed out of the homes they once believed they’d earned.

    16 min

  3. APR 9

    Pilates Injuries Are On The Rise: An Honest Conversation No One’s Having

    The  Pilates boom looks sexy on Instagram, but experts are warning it’s turning into the Wild West of injuries. In this solo episode, I break down what’s really going on, who’s at risk, and how to protect your body while still enjoying the benefits of reformer Pilates. Pilates studios are popping up on every corner, but so are stories of injuries, burnout, and women wondering, “Is this actually safe for my body?” I pull back the curtain on the “Wild West” reformer Pilates boom and shares what experts are warning about: why injuries are increasing how aggressive marketing and under-trained instructors play a role what midlife women and beginners need to know before they hop on the carriage of a reformer machine You’ll learn: the difference between traditional Pilates and today’s high-intensity, boutique-style reformer classes red flags to watch for in studios and instructors questions to ask before you buy a package or membership  •  • how to enjoy reformer Pilates safely, especially if you’re navigating perimenopause, old injuries, or joint pain

    25 min

  4. MAR 31

    What does the military mean to you… really?

    This episode goes beyond the surface-level “thank you for your service” and asks a deeper, more uncomfortable question: what does the military actually mean today—especially to those who’ve never served? Speaking as a female veteran with 20 years of service, and now 26 years removed from the uniform, I explore the shifting perception of the military through both lived experience and distance. This isn’t about highlight reels or patriotic soundbites—it’s about the quiet realities of service, the evolving connection (or disconnection) between military and civilian worlds, and what relevance really looks like in today’s society. It’s honest. It’s reflective. And it might just challenge what you think you know about service—and what it means now.

    13 min

  5. MAR 24

    Is Wellness Maintenance Worth It After 50, or am I too late to start?

    In this episode I am talking about something we don’t always say out loud, but many of us feel as we get older:
that taking care of our mind, body, and soul starts to feel like a full-time job… and sometimes we wonder, “Is all this really worth it?” If you’ve ever looked at your pill box, your stretching routine, your appointments, your to‑do list and thought, “You know what… maybe I’ll just let it all slide,” this episode is for you.

    19 min
  6. The Apology Tour with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan - Removal of the Black Box Warning on Hormone Replacement Therapy

    MAR 17

    The Apology Tour with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan - Removal of the Black Box Warning on Hormone Replacement Therapy

    For decades, women were told to fear hormone therapy. Much of that fear stemmed from the highly publicized Women's Health Initiative Study (WHI), a study that dramatically changed the conversation around menopause and hormone therapy in the early 2000s. Headlines spread quickly. Hormones became the villain. And millions of women were left confused, unsupported, and often suffering through symptoms without answers. But today, the conversation is changing. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. LaKeischa - creator of The Apology Tour, to unpack what really happened after the WHI study, why fear took over the narrative, and why the recent **U.S. Food and Drug Administration decision to remove the black box warning from certain estrogen products is such a major moment for women’s health. This conversation is about more than hormones. It’s about correcting misinformation, empowering women with facts, and rewriting the story of **menopause and **perimenopause for the next generation. If you’ve ever wondered whether the information women received about hormones was incomplete—or simply wrong—this episode will open your eyes.   info@drlakeischamd.com

    38 min

  7. MAR 10

    If Your Body Gives Out Where Are you Going to Live?

    Today’s episode is a little more personal. I want to talk about something I’m walking through in real time:
what it feels like when life is pushing you into a change you did not choose, and how that connects to our health and wellness after 45. Right now, I’m facing a situation that may force us to move.
I’m not talking about a fun, “let’s try a new city” kind of move.
I’m talking about the kind of move that shows up uninvited.
The kind of move where you’re not ready, you’re not willing, and honestly, you’re still grieving the idea of leaving what you’ve built and what you love. And that feeling has made me think a lot about wellness. Because starting a wellness or fitness journey when you choose it is hard enough.
But trying to change when you feel forced, when your back is against the wall, when your circumstances are saying,
“You don’t have a say in this anymore”…
that is a different kind of hard. It’s like the difference between saying,
“I want to clean out my house this weekend,”
and getting a phone call that says,
“You have 30 days to pack up your life.” One is intentional.
The other feels like survival. For so many of us in midlife that’s exactly how our health journey has played out. We coast along. We’re “fine.” We’re busy. We tell ourselves we’ll get serious later.
Then suddenly, there’s a diagnosis. A warning. A number on a chart.
And just like being told you might have to move, your sense of control shrinks. Now, instead of choosing wellness, it feels like wellness is being demanded of you.
Not as an invitation, but as a condition:
“Do this, or else.” So in this episode, I want to unpack: * What it feels like to be pushed into change before your heart has caught up * How my own situation with a possible move is mirroring that feeling of being forced into a new chapter * And why having a choice in your wellness, while you still can, is so much kinder than waiting until life or your body gives you an ultimatum I’m not coming to you today as someone who has it all figured out.
I’m coming as a woman over 45 who is sitting with uncertainty, with resistance, with that quiet little voice that says,
“I don’t want this. I’m not ready for this. Why now?” And I want to gently turn that into a different question:
If being forced into change feels this heavy,
what would it look like to start choosing more of our changes while we still have the option? Let’s talk about it.

    16 min

  8. MAR 3

    Stolen Valor, Invisible Service: Women Veterans and the Cost of Integrity

    This episode is personal. We’re talking about stolen valor — the real damage caused when someone claims combat they never saw, medals they didn’t earn, or deployments they didn’t endure. But we’re also talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention: women who actually served. Women who deployed. Women who led. Women who sacrificed. Women who are still told, “You don’t look like a veteran.” In this powerful conversation, I share what happened when a guest on Sisters-in-Service misrepresented her service — and why I chose to lead with trust. We unpack the hidden cost of military life, the exhaustion of being questioned by civilians who’ve never worn a uniform, and the double standard women veterans face in rooms where they’re mistaken for spouses instead of service members. This isn’t about outrage. It’s about standards. It’s about integrity. Because honor isn’t borrowed. And service isn’t a costume. If you’re a woman veteran who has ever been questioned, minimized, or made invisible — this one is for you.

    15 min
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Welcome to the Sisters-in-Service Podcast, the space where stories from active-duty , veterans, military spouses, and even military brats finally get the spotlight they deserve. I’m your host, Cat Corchado — Air Force veteran, movement specialist, and the heart behind this podcast. I started Sisters-in-Service because too many stories from our community were going untold — stories of resilience, transition, identity, and the strength it takes to serve and to thrive beyond the uniform. Here, we also shine a light on the incredible Veteran Service Organizations that continue to support our journeys long after we’ve taken off the boots. This podcast is about connection, empowerment, and reminding each of us that our service didn’t end when our military chapter closed — it simply evolved. Sisters-in-Service is proudly sponsored by Fit for Life Alliance — a space where people are committed to feeling better in their bodies every single day — and by My Sexy Business, where you can own a business that doesn’t own you. So grab your coffee, your journal, or your walking shoes — because every episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and lean into the powerful stories that remind us: service is a sisterhood that never fades.

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  • Creator
    Cat Corchado
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    248
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sisters-in-Service
  • Show Website
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