At SEA WAVES, we are committed to dismantling the stigma surrounding eating disorders, which are often underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and underreported within the military community. We believe that comprehensive education and steadfast support form the cornerstone of effective prevention and treatment strategies. Our mission is to ensure that every service member is equipped with the necessary knowledge to address disordered eating and related challenges. By advocating for routine early intervention and broadening the availability of diverse treatment options, we aim to make these essential resources accessible to all service members and their families. Join us as we build a supportive and resilient community that prioritizes the health and well-being of our military personnel. Together, we can foster an environment where the silent struggles of eating disorders are brought to light and addressed with the urgency they require, ensuring readiness and resilience across our armed forces.
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Don't let social media fool you—mental health is so much more than a hot bath on a Sunday. Or feeling happy all the time. Taking care of your mental health is about SO much more than that - and is a key aspect of eating disorder healing 💜 👉🏼 Tell us in the comments: what's your favorite way to take care of your mental health regularly?? #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthstrategies #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness
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Founder of SEA WAVES | Retired Navy Senior Chief | | Providing Support, Education, and Awareness for Eating Disorders in the Military | Mental Health Advocate
Day 3 at the Military Influencers Conference, and it’s been an inspiring journey so far! I’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible leaders and influencers dedicated to shaping the future of our military community. Sharing SEA WAVES’ mission of addressing eating disorders within the military has opened up so many impactful conversations. The validation and support from this community reinforce how essential our work is. Looking forward to more collaborations and partnerships ahead! #MIC2024 #Leadership #MilitaryInfluencers #SEAWaves
We had such an amazing time at S2SWS!
Founder of SEA WAVES | Retired Navy Senior Chief | | Providing Support, Education, and Awareness for Eating Disorders in the Military | Mental Health Advocate
What a week it has been since the Service to Success Wellness Symposium. Honestly, it’s taken me this long to fully process the magnitude of what happened last Friday. The energy, the emotion, and the sense of connection that filled the room were unlike anything I’ve experienced before. 💫 Over the past week, we’ve continued to receive such positive and heartfelt feedback, especially from veteran business owners who felt the event’s deep impact. It was more than just a symposium – it was a true moment of bonding. 🤝 There were hugs 🤗, happy tears 😭, spontaneous dancing 💃🕺, and most importantly, real, lasting connections made. I think we all walked away from that day feeling a little lighter ✨, a little more supported 💪, and with our circles just a bit wider. That’s what it’s all about – being a lighthouse 🏮 for each other, guiding one another through the waves. 🌊 A huge thank you to the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) for standing by us and helping make this vision a reality. 🙌 To our amazing sponsors – Sahach, Octanium Corporation, Wingman For Life, and Florida Foam Factory – thank you for your generous support. 💙 To the vendors, speakers, and panelists who traveled from near and far ✈️, your presence and wisdom were invaluable. 💡 This wasn’t just about coming together – it was about healing 💖, growing 🌱, and lifting each other up in a way only this community can. To everyone who was part of this special day: together, we are creating waves of change. 🌊✨ #ServiceToSuccess #VeteranEntrepreneurs #MakingWaves 🌊 #LighthouseCommunity 🏮 #VeteranSupport 💪 #TogetherWeRise #HealingAndGrowth 🌱
So proud of MAJ Austin Otocki, LSSBB for his amazing chalk art at the WRAIR and NMRC “Chalk the Walk” event! 🎨✨ It’s truly inspiring to see our military community unite to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Month. 💜 Austin’s SEA-WAVES creation 🌊 is a powerful reminder that hope is always within reach, and support is just one text away. If you need help, text WAVES to 741741 💬💪. Let’s keep lifting each other up and spreading kindness every day! 🌟 #ChalkTheWalk #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #ArtForHope
We ALL need self care breaks!
Founder of SEA WAVES | Retired Navy Senior Chief | | Providing Support, Education, and Awareness for Eating Disorders in the Military | Mental Health Advocate
This past weekend, I took a much-needed break—disconnected from email, social media, and the daily grind. Some wise mentors hinted that it was time to step away, and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it. I spent the weekend fully present, soaking up every moment and recharging with the people I love most. After an emotional and impactful weekend at the Service to Success Wellness Symposium (more to come on that!), I knew I needed this time to reconnect with myself and my family. On Saturday, my husband and I made the trip to Atlanta for some quality time with family, and it turned into an unforgettable VIP experience. From the innovative technology at the College Football Hall of Fame to an incredible dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s, it was a weekend full of highlights. But the true pinnacle? Our annual cousins’ trip to the Kansas City Chiefs game—and we walked away with a WIN! Still pinching myself over that. I’m in awe of this life and so grateful for the people, experiences, and love that fill my heart every day. Truly a weekend to remember. ❤️ Stay tuned for more updates from #S2SWS!
We are SO excited to share this collaboration with an organization we admire so very much. Our mission is always to make eating disorder care and support easier to access to the entire military community and this is one giant step toward making that a reality! #eatingdisorderawareness #servicemembers #militarymentalhealth
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with 🌊Sea Waves Inc🌊! The prevalence of eating disorders in the military has been an on-going issue and yet support and proper care is incredibly difficult to access. We hope this collaboration will make it easier for those struggling to get one step closer to the care and support they deserve. Getting support is simple: 👉🏼 Service members and their families visit head to https://buff.ly/4ddKE3K, click on Project HEAL, and schedule a free virtual assessment. It’s fast, private, and can be done from anywhere, helping break the barriers of stigma and access.
We love what the founder of Hearts of our Heroes has to say about mental health for service members. Beyond being proactive, she also reminds us: "No judgment, no questions, no turning the other way – just extending an open hand to walk side by side on the journey to receive help. It's time we truly do what is needed to make a difference for those who serve us every day." Together, we CAN truly make a difference and that's exactly what we're here to do. #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideprevention #mentalhealthmatters #militarymentalhealth
Big. Things. Are. Happening!!! We're so excited to see this article from Stars and Stripes picking up like wildfire in the military community and among military leadership. The sheer number of phone calls, texts, and messages this article is driving already is incredible. Stay tuned for new partnerships and BIG announcements next week! And a huge thanks to all the incredible people and organizations who have already supported us: 💜 ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) 💜 Project HEAL 💜 VERY | Virtual Eating Recovery 💜 Wingman For Life 💜 Hi-Lite Coaching + Consulting 💜 Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI) And so so so many more! #militarymentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #militarycommunity
We won the pitch competition! 👏🏼🥳🎉 We are so honored to have been a part of the 10th Annual Procurement Summit put on by North Carolina Veteran's Business Association! And we're even more excited that 🌊Leah Stiles🌊's 3-minute pitch took the top prize. We're so proud of SEA WAVES, all that's been accomplished and all to come. Stick with us because this is only the beginning 💜💜 . . . . . #pitchcompetition #veteranbusinessowner #veteranshelpingveterans #militaryentrepreneur