Coach Eve Radio

49: The Other Side — Ryan Lowry, Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Ryan Lowry takes us inside the fire academy — the physical demands, the mental grind, and what it is like to walk through those doors carrying the weight of everything he came from. He talks about what surprised him, what nearly broke him, and what kept him going when it would have been easier to walk away. But this episode is about more than the academy. It is about what life on the other side actually looks like. Staying clean. Showing up every day. Being someone his community can count on. The faith that holds it all together. And the message he wants to give to anyone still sitting where he used to sit — whether that is in a cell, on a corner, or just in a season of life where a different future feels impossible. Coach Eve and Ryan go places in this conversation that most podcasts will not. It is raw, honest, and one of the most important episodes of Coach Eve Radio to date. If you have not listened to Part 1 yet, start there.   Topics covered: fire academy experience, physical and mental preparation, sobriety in the fire service, faith as a daily practice, giving back to the community, hope for people coming from hard places, and what it actually takes to build a life you are proud of. LET'S CONNECT! If you’re ready to dive deeper into firefighter training, functional health, help with chronic pain or injuries, stress management, faith-infused health, and hormone health, check out my links below. You can also support the podcast and help me keep bringing you valuable content by donating. Your contributions allow me to continue to create free resources that can help more women transform their health and live balanced, fulfilling lives. * Support the podcast with monthly subscription to Coach Eve’s Inner Circle: Subscribe HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/78VRRNAL] * Support the podcast with a one-time donation: Single Donation HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/r2upcN56] —> ALL THE LINKS! https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT [https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT]   Stay connected with me on social media: Faith Driven Whole Body Health * Instagram: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.instagram.com/coachevewebber?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]  * TikTok: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_eve_webber?_t=ZT-8zPHpobhkxJ&_r=1] * LinkedIn: Evelyn Webber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwebber/] * Pinterest: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.pinterest.com/coachevewebber/]  Formula F.I.T.T. Firefighter Health, Wellness, Fitness, Mental Health * Instagram: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.instagram.com/formulafitt?igsh=MWN0ZDZkb2pid2wxcQ==] * TikTok: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.formula.fitt?_t=ZT-8zPHdSM89CX&_r=1] * Website: www.formulafitt.com [http://www.formulafitt.com/]    I’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, feedback, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes. eve@coachevewebber.com [eve@coachevewebber.com]   By listening to this podcast, you agree to the Terms of Service [https://www.formulafitt.com/terms-of-service] and Privacy Policy [https://www.formulafitt.com/privacy-policy]. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed professional for personal guidance. For questions or coaching inquiries, contact: coacheve@formulafitt.com [coacheve@formulafitt.com]

48: Your Past Does Not Disqualify You - Ryan Lowry, Part 1

Before Ryan Lowry ever stepped foot inside a fire academy, he had lived a life that most people would say disqualifies you from wearing a badge. Drug dealing. Incarceration. A record. A version of himself he is not proud of. And a moment — not dramatic, not sudden, but real — when something shifted.  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Coach Eve sits down with firefighter and former academy cadet Ryan Lowry for one of the most honest, unfiltered conversations this podcast has ever had. They talk about where he came from, what his life actually looked like on the street, what it cost him, and what it took to walk away from it. They talk about faith — not the polished version, the real version. And they talk about what it means to decide that who you were does not have to be who you are. This episode is for the person who thinks their past has already written their future. It is for the firefighter who came the long way. And it is for anyone who has ever wondered whether real change is actually possible.  Topics covered: redemption and second chances, overcoming addiction, criminal record expungement, faith and transformation, fire service as a calling, life before the fire academy, vaping cessation, and what it takes to radically change your life.   LET'S CONNECT! If you’re ready to dive deeper into firefighter training, functional health, help with chronic pain or injuries, stress management, faith-infused health, and hormone health, check out my links below. You can also support the podcast and help me keep bringing you valuable content by donating. Your contributions allow me to continue to create free resources that can help more women transform their health and live balanced, fulfilling lives. * Support the podcast with monthly subscription to Coach Eve’s Inner Circle: Subscribe HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/78VRRNAL] * Support the podcast with a one-time donation: Single Donation HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/r2upcN56] —> ALL THE LINKS! https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT [https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT]   Stay connected with me on social media: Faith Driven Whole Body Health * Instagram: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.instagram.com/coachevewebber?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]  * TikTok: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_eve_webber?_t=ZT-8zPHpobhkxJ&_r=1] * LinkedIn: Evelyn Webber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwebber/] * Pinterest: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.pinterest.com/coachevewebber/]  Formula F.I.T.T. Firefighter Health, Wellness, Fitness, Mental Health * Instagram: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.instagram.com/formulafitt?igsh=MWN0ZDZkb2pid2wxcQ==] * TikTok: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.formula.fitt?_t=ZT-8zPHdSM89CX&_r=1] * Website: www.formulafitt.com [http://www.formulafitt.com/]    I’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, feedback, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes. eve@coachevewebber.com [eve@coachevewebber.com]   By listening to this podcast, you agree to the Terms of Service [https://www.formulafitt.com/terms-of-service] and Privacy Policy [https://www.formulafitt.com/privacy-policy]. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed professional for personal guidance. For questions or coaching inquiries, contact: coacheve@formulafitt.com [coacheve@formulafitt.com]

47: Why You Can't Recover Anymore - The Truth About HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Burnout, and Why Your Body Stopped Bouncing Back

You used to be able to push through anything. Now you can't seem to recover from a hard week, a bad night, or even a workout. You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix. And nobody can tell you why. In Episode 47 of Coach Eve Radio, Coach Eve Weber gets into one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed issues in high-performing, high-stress individuals: HPA axis dysregulation — what most people know as adrenal burnout or adrenal fatigue. Eve breaks down the real science behind why your body stops recovering, why your metabolism feels like it's working against you, and what chronic stress actually does to your hormones, your energy, and your ability to function at the level you used to. This episode also goes somewhere most wellness podcasts won't — the inner work. Because the physiology is only part of the story. The survival mechanisms, the codependency patterns, the inability to stop — those are not personality traits. They are nervous system adaptations. And until you address both layers, nothing you do on the surface is going to stick. Eve shares her own story — the losses, the crash, the sciatica that stopped her in her tracks — and what it finally took to face what her body had been trying to tell her for years.   Topics covered: HPA axis dysregulation, adrenal fatigue, cortisol and metabolism, burnout recovery, nervous system survival patterns, codependency, chronic stress, inner work, faith and healing, first responder burnout, women's hormonal health.   LET'S CONNECT! If you’re ready to dive deeper into firefighter training, functional health, help with chronic pain or injuries, stress management, faith-infused health, and hormone health, check out my links below. You can also support the podcast and help me keep bringing you valuable content by donating. Your contributions allow me to continue to create free resources that can help more women transform their health and live balanced, fulfilling lives. * Support the podcast with monthly subscription to Coach Eve’s Inner Circle: Subscribe HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/78VRRNAL] * Support the podcast with a one-time donation: Single Donation HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/r2upcN56] —> ALL THE LINKS! https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT [https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT]   Stay connected with me on social media: Faith Driven Whole Body Health * Instagram: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.instagram.com/coachevewebber?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]  * TikTok: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_eve_webber?_t=ZT-8zPHpobhkxJ&_r=1] * LinkedIn: Evelyn Webber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwebber/] * Pinterest: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.pinterest.com/coachevewebber/]  Formula F.I.T.T. Firefighter Health, Wellness, Fitness, Mental Health * Instagram: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.instagram.com/formulafitt?igsh=MWN0ZDZkb2pid2wxcQ==] * TikTok: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.formula.fitt?_t=ZT-8zPHdSM89CX&_r=1] * Website: www.formulafitt.com [http://www.formulafitt.com/]    I’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, feedback, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes. eve@coachevewebber.com [eve@coachevewebber.com]   By listening to this podcast, you agree to the Terms of Service [https://www.formulafitt.com/terms-of-service] and Privacy Policy [https://www.formulafitt.com/privacy-policy]. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed professional for personal guidance. For questions or coaching inquiries, contact: coacheve@formulafitt.com [coacheve@formulafitt.com]

46: Toxic Culture — Inside the Fire Service, Inside the Workplace, and How to Protect Yourself

Toxic culture is one of the most talked about and least addressed problems in both the fire service and the modern workplace. In this episode I am getting honest about what it actually looks like, what it does to you over time, and most importantly — what you can do about it. This episode speaks to two audiences. Firefighters navigating a fire service culture that sometimes breeds immaturity, unhealthy coping, and emotional suppression instead of genuine development. And women navigating workplaces that drain them, diminish them, and make boundaries feel impossible. The thread connecting both is the same — toxic environments do not just make your job hard. They get inside you. They shape how you see yourself. And most people were never given the tools to recognize it or fight back. We cover the difference between tough culture and toxic culture, why toxic environments stunt emotional growth, what setting real boundaries actually looks like in high pressure environments, and how faith anchors you when your surroundings are trying to pull you under. If you have ever felt like the environment you are in is slowly changing who you are — this episode is for you. In this episode we cover: * What toxic culture actually is and how it shows up differently in the fire service vs general workplaces * The data behind toxic culture and first responder mental health * How toxic environments stunt emotional growth and create identity confusion * The difference between a tough culture and a harmful one * What boundaries actually are and why they are not weakness * Practical steps to protect yourself when you cannot change the environment around you * The biblical framework for protecting your heart without hardening it * Proverbs 4:23 and what it means to keep your heart with vigilance    LET'S CONNECT! If you’re ready to dive deeper into firefighter training, functional health, help with chronic pain or injuries, stress management, faith-infused health, and hormone health, check out my links below. You can also support the podcast and help me keep bringing you valuable content by donating. Your contributions allow me to continue to create free resources that can help more women transform their health and live balanced, fulfilling lives. * Support the podcast with monthly subscription to Coach Eve’s Inner Circle: Subscribe HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/78VRRNAL] * Support the podcast with a one-time donation: Single Donation HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/r2upcN56] —> ALL THE LINKS! https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT [https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT] Stay connected with me on social media: Faith Driven Whole Body Health * Instagram: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.instagram.com/coachevewebber?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]  * TikTok: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_eve_webber?_t=ZT-8zPHpobhkxJ&_r=1] * LinkedIn: Evelyn Webber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwebber/] * Pinterest: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.pinterest.com/coachevewebber/]  Formula F.I.T.T. Firefighter Health, Wellness, Fitness, Mental Health * Instagram: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.instagram.com/formulafitt?igsh=MWN0ZDZkb2pid2wxcQ==] * TikTok: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.formula.fitt?_t=ZT-8zPHdSM89CX&_r=1] * Website: www.formulafitt.com [http://www.formulafitt.com/]  I’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, feedback, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes. eve@coachevewebber.com [eve@coachevewebber.com]   By listening to this podcast, you agree to the Terms of Service [https://www.formulafitt.com/terms-of-service] and Privacy Policy [https://www.formulafitt.com/privacy-policy]. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed professional for personal guidance. For questions or coaching inquiries, contact: coacheve@formulafitt.com [coacheve@formulafitt.com]

45: Why Your Body Won't Let You Rest (And What to Do About It)

You're exhausted — but you can't sleep. You're off shift, done with the day, finally horizontal — and your body just won't shut off. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.   In Episode 45 of Coach Eve Radio, Coach Eve Webber breaks down the real reason so many first responders, busy women, and high-stress professionals can't rest — even when they desperately need it. It's not laziness. It's not weakness. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do in survival mode — and nobody taught you how to get it out.   You'll learn the science behind why chronic stress physically blocks rest and recovery, what's happening in your body during shift work and emotional overload, and practical — evidence-based — tools to start shifting your nervous system toward healing. Faith, physiology, and real-life application all in one episode.   Topics covered: sleep deprivation, nervous system regulation, recovery for first responders, burnout, perimenopause and sleep, cortisol, stress physiology, habit stacking, and faith-based wellness.   Perfect for: firefighters, first responders, women 40+, anyone navigating chronic stress, burnout, hormonal changes, or chronic pain.   LET'S CONNECT! If you’re ready to dive deeper into firefighter training, functional health, help with chronic pain or injuries, stress management, faith-infused health, and hormone health, check out my links below. You can also support the podcast and help me keep bringing you valuable content by donating. Your contributions allow me to continue to create free resources that can help more women transform their health and live balanced, fulfilling lives. * Support the podcast with monthly subscription to Coach Eve’s Inner Circle: Subscribe HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/78VRRNAL] * Support the podcast with a one-time donation: Single Donation HERE [https://www.coachevewebber.com/offers/r2upcN56] —> ALL THE LINKS! https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT [https://linktr.ee/FormulaFITT]   Stay connected with me on social media: Faith Driven Whole Body Health * Instagram: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.instagram.com/coachevewebber?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]  * TikTok: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_eve_webber?_t=ZT-8zPHpobhkxJ&_r=1] * LinkedIn: Evelyn Webber [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynwebber/] * Pinterest: Coach Eve Webber [https://www.pinterest.com/coachevewebber/]  Formula F.I.T.T. Firefighter Health, Wellness, Fitness, Mental Health * Instagram: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.instagram.com/formulafitt?igsh=MWN0ZDZkb2pid2wxcQ==] * TikTok: Formula F.I.T.T. [https://www.tiktok.com/@the.formula.fitt?_t=ZT-8zPHdSM89CX&_r=1] * Website: www.formulafitt.com [http://www.formulafitt.com/]    I’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, feedback, or topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes. eve@coachevewebber.com [eve@coachevewebber.com]   By listening to this podcast, you agree to the Terms of Service [https://www.formulafitt.com/terms-of-service] and Privacy Policy [https://www.formulafitt.com/privacy-policy]. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Always consult with a licensed professional for personal guidance. For questions or coaching inquiries, contact: coacheve@formulafitt.com [coacheve@formulafitt.com]