Lisa opens the door to her life story — from cross-cultural marriage and immigration struggles to motherhood, trauma, and the moment her soul demanded something more. You’ll hear the truth behind: • Moving to Cuba after a denied visa • Living in traditional gender roles, she never chose • Returning to Canada and rebuilding from zero • Struggling to become pregnant at 40 • Emotional and physical abuse inside the marriage • Children witnessing trauma • Workplace challenges as a single mom • The breakdown that became her spiritual awakening And then… the moment spirit stepped in. The moment she felt held. The moment she knew her life had to change. Her path forward became Reiki, spiritual work, women’s circles, death doula training, and guiding others through their awakening.

A powerful and transformational episode. Subscribe & follow for more stories that heal.

Lisa Doucette:

www.crookedcrownofgems.ca

Insta: @crookedcrownofgems

When life forced her to stop remembering, she started truly listening.

In this episode, Simone shares how her neurological condition, what many might see as a limitation, became the doorway to her spiritual awakening. Losing her memory didn’t end her story; it rewrote it.

We talk about how adversity can open unexpected space for intuition, how surrender can reveal purpose, and what it means to serve others as a clear channel for Spirit.

Simone also opens up about her journey as a Master Teacher with Ann Perry’s Clarity Seekers Circle, her connection to mentor Shawn Leonard, and how she turned her greatest challenge into her calling.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt broken, lost, or uncertain and is ready to see how every breakdown can lead to a breakthrough.

• Transforming adversity into spiritual strength
• How memory loss became her superpower
• Navigating faith and skepticism in mediumship
• Finding purpose through service
• The balance between intuition and intellect

Dare to Be Us Podcast!

Where healing meets purpose, and every story reminds us we’re not alone. Listen to us in your favourite Platform and subscribe!

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Simone;s website

https://www.soulfulconnectionsmedium.ca

In this episode, we sit down with Anne as she opens up about her spiritual awakening, one that didn’t begin in adulthood, but in childhood. From hearing and sensing spirits without understanding why, to shutting down her gifts out of fear, Anne shares the journey of rediscovering who she really is.

She takes us through her time in home nursing, where she witnessed powerful transitions between life and death, and how those moments quietly reawakened her intuition. We also talk about motherhood, and the responsibility (and blessing) of helping our children understand death not as something to fear, but as part of a bigger, spiritual cycle.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the world tells us to quiet our gifts, but the soul always finds a way to speak again.

Healing... Awakening... Learning to trust the unseen!

Tune in, breathe, and allow yourself to remember that you are more than this physical world.

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https://shawn-leonard.com/

In this episode of Dare to Be Us, we sit down with Leanna Todd, mom, massage therapist, and theatre director in Nova Scotia, to hear her story of resilience, advocacy, and creativity.

Leanna shares the challenges of raising her daughter, Moira, who is autistic, while navigating a health and education system that often falls short. From delays in assessments to gaps in support services, she opens up about what it really takes to care for a child and fight for inclusion.

We also explore how theatre and the arts can create spaces of belonging, and where even celebrated initiatives still miss the mark on accessibility. Leanna’s story is a reminder of the daily realities families face and the courage it takes to push for a life that’s truly inclusive.

Follow, share, and keep daring to be yourself.

When a loved one is dying, who guides you? In this episode of Dare to Be Us, we sit with Shona, a Death Doula who brings light and understanding to one of life’s most misunderstood transitions: death.

Shona shares what it means to hold space for the dying and their families, offering comfort, presence, and compassion when words fall short. Together, we explore grief, love, and the quiet power of acceptance that comes when we stop treating death as a taboo.

Because the end of life deserves the same care, dignity, and grace as its beginning.

🎧 Listen now to learn how a Death Doula can help you navigate loss, find peace, and rediscover the beauty in letting go.

In this episode of Dare to Be Us, Mary shares her journey of navigating life while feeling different, from moving across cultures to embracing her ADHD and autism, to discovering how society shapes our experiences. She reflects on finding inner strength, understanding the science behind our minds, and creating a space where being unapologetically yourself is celebrated.

Join us as we explore:

• Why “fitting in” isn’t always the goal
• How our environments and family patterns influence us
• Neuroscience insights on neurodivergence and connection
• Epigenetics, generational patterns, and breaking cycles
• Embracing your unique path unapologetically

This conversation is for anyone questioning norms, feeling out of place, or wanting to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Listen to the episode on your favorite platform and dare to be unapologetically you!

For our very first episode of Dare to Be Us, I’m so honored to have Danika join me. It truly means so much that she’s part of the beginning of this journey.

Danika is a mom of six, five of whom are neurodivergent and she opens up about the everyday chaos, the challenges, and the deep love that come with navigating life in her world. From sleepless nights and endless advocacy to the moments of laughter that keep her grounded, Danika shares what it really looks like to grow through the hard stuff.

This episode is honest, raw, and full of heart. It’s about resilience, motherhood, and finding strength in the middle of the storm.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing your best in a world that doesn’t always make it easy — this conversation is for you.

Follow Dare to Be Us for more real stories about healing, neurodivergence, spirituality, and the courage to be yourself.