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 you! What was your reaction? What did you learn?

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 running almost a decade ago, to now, training for her 7th Marathon in Berlin, Ange has a lot of insight to share on how she got to where she is today. And it didn't happen overnight. It was a lot of small (and BIG) decisions & yes's that put her on this path, which makes this interview such a good listen for anyone that's looking to try something new.

You can find Ange on Instagram @angelisestates or teaching classes at Studio Verso.

You can also find her Run Club on Instagram: @mileonerunclub

Listen, share with a friend, give a 5-star review. Help me get this podcast into more people's ears! And as always, thank you for being here. :)

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 over the years when it comes to my finances. Some hard truths I've had to face despite being terrified.

Let's dive in! Would love to hear your thoughts.

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/offerings/the-doin-it-scared-4-week-mastermind-with-lea-coultas

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 my participants AND me. In this episode, I share about my retreat experience and some things that came up for me leading up to the weekend, during, and after.

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 while suffering on the inside.

In this episode, I share the REAL reason why I stopped the podcast over a year ago. And the steps I'm now taking to get over my fear of stepping fully into my authentic self.

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 essentially on her own (with the support of family & her loving husband who is her biggest cheerleader). Her story is so inspiring & RELATABLE!

Kayleigh also has a wonderful initiative she has created - The 7th annual MARGARET’S SANTA TO A SENIOR EVENT!!

This is to help seniors living in our community who are low-income and might otherwise be alone at Christmas. To allow them to wake up Christmas morning with a smile on their face, presents under their tree, and more importantly — a feeling of love and connection. This year she is teaming up with Connections for Seniors & SeniorsNL where they will donate care packages that will include both essentials and prizes, spreading joy and magic to their seniors in need. As always, they will be looking for help from the community of PHYSICAL donations from the list below.

-OR- they also accept MONETARY donations from individuals and businesses that can be forwarded to [email protected] (Please be sure to put STS in the note section) THE DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 13th!

Our number of seniors has already almost reached 80 this year. Please message us for drop off locations!

You can find Kayleigh on Facebook or Instagram:

Maid To Sparkle.

Or at her website: www.sparklingday.ca

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 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 dad inspires me every day to push myself and live a life of authenticity. Even though hard at times, I do believe that these decisions have made our relationship stronger.

I hope this episode inspires those that may feel a little stuck or like it's too late to start something new.