Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with fitness and nutrition coach LeAnne Ash to talk about building sustainable habits, the critical shift from relying on motivation to cultivating discipline, and creating a holistic, grace-based approach to health that fits into a busy, real life.

What you will hear

• LeAnne’s journey from teacher and condo manager to discovering her calling as a fitness and nutrition coach through a life-changing coaching program.
• Why discipline, not motivation, is the non-negotiable foundation for lasting lifestyle change and how to build it.
• The power of planning and “meeting people where they’re at” in her grace-based coaching philosophy.
• Debunking fitness fallacies: why strength training becomes more crucial than cardio as we age, and how to start safely.
• Practical strategies for busy people and frequent travelers to maintain nutrition and movement on the road.
• LeAnne’s "3-2-1 Method" for quality sleep and why “sleep is when the magic happens” for recovery and health.
• Moving beyond calorie counting to understanding macronutrients for sustainable energy and body composition.

Memorable lines

“I will be so glad that I chose to do it or chose to get up… I’ve just worked so hard to create that discipline.”

“Sleep is when the magic happens.”

About LeAnne Ash

LeAnne Ash is a fitness and nutrition coach dedicated to making health sustainable and approachable. After a background in education and a pivotal experience in a life coaching program, she found her mission: to be positive and healthy every day and to help others do the same. Her coaching emphasizes simple workouts, protein-rich nutrition, and real-life consistency over extremes, offering practical strategies like 30-minute training frameworks and home gym solutions. LeAnne focuses on building discipline, holistic wellness, and a positive mindset, meeting clients exactly where they are to help them build a thriving lifestyle.

Resources & links

Follow LeAnne Ash and learn more:

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leannemarieash
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannemarieash/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanneash77/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanneashcoaching

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Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!