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The Raising Sage Spiritual PodcastEP41 Doin’ it Scared with Lea CoultasIn this episode, Jess connects with movement educator, DJ, yoga instructor, and creative force Lea Coultas to talk about what it really means to start over and to finally show up as your full self.
Lea shares the story of her spiritual awakening: from living a life that looked “right” on the outside — the marriage, the government job, the house — to facing deep depression, leaving it all behind, and rebuilding from the inside out.
We talk about fear, people-pleasing, creativity, intuition, and the slow (and sometimes scary) process of reclaiming your voice. Lea doesn’t sugarcoat the work, but she shows how...2025-06-2835 min
Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E8: Authentic, Inspiring, Heartwarming - Interview with Maid to Sparkle owner Kayleigh OakleyWhat a joy it was to chat with Kayleigh, owner of local cleaning company Maid to Sparkle. Her honesty & ability to be so real & authentic - you can't help but fall in love with her.
She shares how it felt to get on the Shift Stage, how she went from being the most outgoing child to suddenly the most quiet & insecure.
Creating her own business from the branding to actually running it essentially on her own (with the support of family & her loving husband who is her biggest cheerleader). Her story is so inspiring & RELATABLE! 2024-12-0452 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E7: You're never too old to start over! A special episode with my DadIn this episode, I'm grateful to interview my father, Dave Coultas, who has reinvented himself more than once. At age 66, my dad continues to push the boundaries and comfort zones in his life. He recently embarked on a move to Paraguay, where he has had to learn a new language, make new friends, and adjust to this new way of living while navigating his relationships back home. He thrives on taking care of himself. A yogi, a gym rat, a cold shower advocate - we can learn a lot from him & his passion to keep moving.
My...2024-11-2957 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E6: Rebecca Gladney - RMT, Children's Book Author, Solo TravelerIn this episode, I talk to Rebecca about her life & all the experiences that led her here to this moment: Opening up a new space, writing 2 childrens books, travelling solo to fulfill her love of experiencing live music, all on the heels of a 15 year career as a massage therapist.
And of course, doing it scared every step of the way.
You can find Rebecca on Instagram HERE.
Or follow Chirp's Large Day Here & HERE.
2024-11-1357 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E5: Interview with Owner/Operator of Studio Verso Emily HickeyIn this episode, I sit with the owner/operator of Studio Verso, Emily Hickey. 20something yr old Lawyer turned Fitness Instructor/Gym Owner.
We chat about her deciding to completely change careers. How she trusted her gut & persevered through taking that leap of faith & opening a studio during a pandemic. What kinds of lessons she learned along the way & how some of her darkest moments lit a fire under her to take her to this next chapter in her life.
Studio Verso - a local movement studio that includes everything from Spin Classes to Yoga. Over...2024-10-3051 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E4: Solo Episode - Checking In After SHIFTIn this episode, I share with you my POV after the Shift Event. How was my experience working as the Audio Tech/DJ, what did I learn through this experience & what touched me the most? 2024-10-0329 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E3: Confidence Coach Jessica Clerke. From committing to 1 year of confidence to curating empowering eventsIn this episode, Jess shares with us her journey from a corporate 9-5, to building a life in Barbados, following her intuition, moving back to her home in Nova Scotia, and committing to a year of confidence - what did that look like? And how did that commitment shape how she lived her life, her business, & take her to where she is now, speaking on stages & creating her OWN confidence-boosting event called Speak Up, happening in Halifax Oct 5 & 6th. For more info on this event and to get a ticket visit Jess's website HERE.
To follow Jess...2024-09-251h 00Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasS2 E2: Bright Light Anna Murphy - cultivating happiness, tapping into gut instinct & living her purpose.I loved this real & inspiring conversation with Anna Murphy. Owner/Operator of Yellowrose Clothing Brand.
30-something-year-old entrepreneur, podcaster, heels dancer, fiancé, & so much more. Anna is doing incredible things in our community. She is a bright light, & in this chat, we talk about how she came to be this confident, sure of herself human. What keeps her motivated to try new things & to continue on this path of cultivating a life she is fulfilled by.
Follow her business Yellow Rose Made on Instagram
Find her Podcast Yellow Rose Coloured Glasses on Spotify & Apple P...2024-09-1858 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasSeason 2 Premiere! How to make a SHIFT in your life.This episode is everything you need and more to light a fire inside you & get you motivated to take action in your life.
In this episode, I sit down with Gina Keeping & Emily King: creators of a local personal development event called SHIFT. And it's getting a lot of buzz due to their infectious personalities & the community that are gravitating towards these events.
They tell us everything from how the idea was born to how they put it into action in just a short period of time. We go deep on the hard behind the...2024-09-1157 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#12: Season 1 Finale - Solo Episode - What I've learned so farIn this episode, I get pretty personal about my wellness journey over the last 10 years and discuss what I've been feeling during the previous 6 weeks while on hiatus with the podcast.
I talk a lot about "learning through doing" & even what I've learned through not doing and how inaction also teaches me a lot about myself.
I reference the Arkhe Collective here as well as my 90's Movement Collab happening on July 31st.
2024-07-2736 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#11: Solo - Are you sitting on the sidelines in your life or are you in the game?In this episode, I share some personal experiences I've had in the last month where I've put myself out there & what the outcome has been. Continuing to push through fear each & every day and what I'm learning about myself through that process. 2024-06-1628 min
Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#10 Talking Psychological Safety with Stephanie RussellPsychological Safety Coach Stephanie Russell shares all sorts of insights in this episode!
We talk about toxic relationships, PTSD, a common thread that we all share, how we respond/react through our past wounds, & learning how to trust ourselves through fear.
There's a lot to unpack in this episode & it's a fantastic listen.
You can find Stephanie on Instagram @psychologicallysafesteph
She references The Silva Method which you can learn more about here.
2024-05-2954 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#9: Struggling to get out of your own way? I feel you!In this solo episode, I chat a bit about my mental health struggles in the last several days. In light of it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I share how getting out of my own way has been a huge part of my day to day as of late. And the kinds of things I've done to navigate that.
Again, I share these things from my own perspective, simply to help others that are stuggling to not feel so isolated & alone in their experiences. The more we can talk about these things the more...2024-05-1527 min
Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas# 8: Vocalist, Music Instructor, Cancer Survivor! Leanne Kean Doin It Scared in more ways than one.In this episode, Leanne shares with us her experience with getting up on stages since she was a young girl, what things ground her before a performance, & also a scary cancer diagnosis at age 33 which took the term Doin It Scared to a whole other level.
Leanne's story is beyond inspiring & certainly sheds some light on taking responsibility for your health. This episode is SO IMPORTANT! Her message could save your life.
Listen, share, subscribe. :)2024-04-2349 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#7: Solo Episode - Turning 45! What advice I would give my younger self.Another deep dive where I share about turning 45!
Reflections & advice I would give to my younger self.
How declaring bankruptcy changed my life for the better, finding my voice through asking hard questions & learning to love myself through these experiences. 2024-04-1639 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#6: Diving deep & sharing HUGE life lessons with Gina Keeping.In this episode, Gina shares some personal truths that she's never shared on a podcast before.
Gina Keeping - Ex Classroom Teacher turned Life Coach & Speaker, shares with us how hitting rock bottom & being diagnosed with major burnout & PTSD was just the beginning of looking at her life from a new lens & facing the biggest fears & challenges of her life.
We talk about the struggles of being misunderstood, being your own cheerleader in the face of adversity & how there really are no shortcuts when it comes to working on yourself. The inner work is the "...2024-03-2658 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas#5: Solo Episode - Facing my fear of aging as I embrace my grey hair & give up the dye.In this episode, I talk about my struggles with deciding to stop dying my hair & embrace my grey. I'm celebrating 1 year dye free & it's been quite an interesting journey to get here.
I also touch on the struggles of showing up as a woman in society when the world has so many opinions about how we should look. It's not easy to show up as your true authentic self but there is a liberation around it that I want to talk about. No judgment. Just REAL talk about the subject.
I also mention my FREE...2024-03-1225 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasEpisode 4! Interview with local performer & vocalist extraordinaire Kelly-Ann Evans!In this episode, we dive into how fear has presented itself for Kelly-Ann over the years, how she prepares for a big show, the auditions she’s faced & how she’s been able to embrace her true authentic self every step of the way.
She also shares her most recent fear & how she overcame that. We talk body image, and the rewards that come with facing fears head-on, and I shared with her a moment where she helped me in gaining more confidence in myself.You don’t want to miss this one! So many helpful takeaw...2024-02-2657 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasNO ONE HAS THEIR SHIT TOGETHER! So let those walls down.This episode is straight from the heart.
Navigating through a difficult time is tough. Letting down your walls so that you can let people in is a flex. And it's scary af.
It's not easy to do but something I'm learning through my discussions with loved ones is that NO ONE HAS THEIR SHIT TOGETHER! We're all just out here doing the best we can.
In this episode, I discuss my own struggles with letting my walls down in hopes that it will resonate with others struggling with the same thing.
...2024-02-1324 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasInterview Episode! Love, Sex, & Codependence Author Dawn EvansI sit with Dawn and we talk about all things related to her first published book: Love, Sex, & Codependence!
She takes us through her process of learning how to write for the first time, how self-care has become her # 1 priority in her life & also how getting herself into spaces with other like-minded women has helped her live a very different life.
Her story of divorce, loss, and finding herself through her writing process is one that we can ALL relate to on some level.
She is a mother of 2 boys...2024-01-3052 minDoin' It Scared Podcast with Lea CoultasSolo Episode: How I embraced my fears head on. Also BIG lessons I've learned.Welcome to the FIRST Episode of The Doin' It Scared Podcast where I dive head first and touch on:
A brief intro about me & The Elevated Experience!
How I procrastinated & almost didn't record this podcast at all :)
Some of the major fears I've faced in the last several years that have made a HUGE impact in my life.
Life doesn't stop at 30, so why are we in a big rush to SETTLE?!
How my depression helped me see that I wasn't living my life for me.
What to expect in the coming episodes??
My...2024-01-1617 min
Self(ish) Confidence[INTERVIEW] Overhauling your life to live your truth out loud w/ Lea CoultasHere's your VIP pass to a journey of courage, transformation, and authenticity with our special guest, Lea Coultas. She's a movement motivator, music enthusiast, and a woman who has braved the odds to claim her own happiness. Leah's story will make you believe in the power of resilience, the comfort in self-acceptance, and the magic of living life authentically.Lea’s life took a paradigm shift when she left her government job, ended her marriage, and decided to face her fears head-on. She embraced yoga and music as her lifeline, creating a space for her and others to...2023-09-2147 min
Keeping it Real with Gina Keeping[175] Start before you feel ready. A wholesome, beautiful conversation with the incredible Lea Coultas.Ever feel like you need to have all the things in order to go after your goals?
Ever feel unconfident and facing fear every step of the way?
Ever catch yourself waiting for other people to give you permission to go after your goals?
In this episode, Lea and I dive into the evolution of her business and how she has been navigating her interval world to create extraordinary external results.
We cry, we laugh and we have the most wholesome conversation that will leave you feeling good, wanting to take ac...2023-08-1056 min
Keeping it Real with Gina Keeping[040] Bankruptcy, Divorce, Starting a Business, Shame, Vulnerability and all the Kick Ass Vibes with Lea CoultasIf I were to try and sum up Lea and her story, resilience, authenticity and an absolute badass would be still underselling this amazing woman.
On this week’s podcast we dissect so many aspects of life that people feel shame around and break down the barriers around them. We have a real and raw conversation of what it is like to overcome so many barriers that many hide.
We also dive into the beautiful piece that comes with being vulnerable and showing the world who we are. Living in shame and hiding pieces of us...2021-11-081h 03