Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas

Have you ever expressed an emotion - something that's heavy on your heart - either in person, via text, or in a voice note, and have been met with....silence? In this episode, I share a recent experience of this and how my brain spiraled after 24 hrs of silence, and just what sitting in that discomfort revealed to me. Can't wait to. hear your thoughts on this and if this has happened to yo...

I'm so excited to finally interview someone on the Pod. It's been a while, and I can't think of a more perfect person to introduce to this podcast than Angelise States. 6 time marathon runner, Digital Creator, Fitness Instructor at Studio Verso, Lululemon Ambassador - Ange truly is embodying the phrase "feel the fear and do it anyway". From her first decision to take up runni...

Why is money such a shameful topic for so many people? And why do we feel like if we're not making enough money, that we are not as successful as those who are? Do you equate success with what's in your bank account? Do you even look at your money? What you're spending? What you're saving? Money is a topic I have a really hard time talking about. I've made a lot of mistakes ove...

In this episode, I talk about the challenges of showing up messy, my Janet Jackson story (it's prob not what you think), and some full circle moments that carry me through. I also talk about my upcoming 4 Week Doin' It Scared Mastermind. I'm taking on 3 people for the month of June. Details are on my website: www.elevating-your-experience.com https://www.elevating-your-experience.com/o...

A common theme I see within myself & a constant conversation I have with others is about the fear of getting it wrong. This is one of the biggest reasons why we hide or put things on pause. What if we show up, but we get it wrong? What if I embarrass myself? What if people hate what I'm putting out into the world?? This weekend I hosted a retreat, and that theme came up quite a bit. With m...

Another deep dive! Solo episode where I discuss the pain of staying silent and coming out of people pleasing behaviour. How do you start speaking up when everyone around you is used to you playing small?

Have you ever let someone else's opinion of you be the reason you stop pursuing your dream? Have you ever started something that you're passionate about, but then shared it with someone, and they haven't had the same enthusiasm as you? I've def allowed the opinions of others to dictate how I show up in my life. I've played small so many times in order to make others feel better...

It's been almost a year & a half since the last podcast episode. Ripping the bandaid off and diving back in with a solo episode. Sharing what's been going on during this hiatus, the mental highs & lows, training to become a fitness instructor, embarking on a solo travel adventure to meet my podcast idol, & finding my voice again.

What 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 e...

In 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...

In 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 L...

In 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 moment...

In 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?

In 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-boost...

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...

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 e...

In 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 9...

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.

Psychological 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 @psychologicallysafe...

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 i...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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 mome...