Life Between Coasts

We’re back! Leah kicks off Season 3 with a look at what’s ahead for Life Between Coasts — new conversations, new experiences, new places, and plenty of unexpected moments along the way.

She’ll also share a little about the journey behind her first book, Swaying with the Trees, and what this new season means to her.

So settle in, catch up with Leah, and get ready for another season of stories, discovery, and life between the coasts.

Season 3 is here. Let’s go!

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In this Season 2 finale, Leah takes a moment to pause and reflect. From the stories that stayed with her to the deeper “why” behind Life Between Coasts, this episode is a window into both the podcast and the person behind the mic. 

She shares where life has been stretching her lately, what this season has taught her, and how those lessons are shaping what comes next. 

It’s personal, it’s thoughtful, and it’s a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always come with a clear plan—but it always leaves a mark. 

And as always, the journey continues. 

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with John G. for a conversation that goes far beyond business.

While John shares about his latest venture and what he’s building next, the heart of this episode lives in the space between structure and soul. Together, they explore what it really takes to transition, not just in career, but in identity. From the culture of engineering and the way engineers are wired to think, to the very human skills we all need when stepping into something new, this conversation finds surprising common ground.

It’s about logic and intuition. Stability and risk. Systems and self.

Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot or simply questioning what’s next, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how we adapt, evolve, and build lives that actually fit who we are becoming.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with Jill Clair. Entrepreneur, co-founder, and someone who knows what it means to stop waiting and start living with urgency.

After a cancer diagnosis shifted everything, Jill didn’t slow down… she got clearer. Clear on her purpose, her voice, and the impact she wanted to make. What followed is a story of grit, perspective, and choosing to go all in on what actually matters.

Together, Leah and Jill talk about the power of sharing your story, why your message isn’t something to sit on, and how a book can become more than just words on paper, it can open doors, build businesses, and change lives (including your own). But more than that, this conversation is about time… and what we choose to do with it.

It’s honest, motivating, and full of the kind of real talk that sticks with you long after the episode ends.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start something… this might be your sign.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with Stephanie, founder of Firefly Scout, for a conversation that feels as natural as it is inspiring. What starts as a look into her business quickly becomes something deeper, a reflection on what it really takes to choose a new path, trust your instincts, and build a life that actually feels aligned.

Stephanie shares the heart behind Firefly Scout and the idea of “GLOW” and not as a buzzword, but as a way of being. A return to self. A willingness to step into something different, even when it’s uncertain.

There’s an ease between Leah and Stephanie that you can feel from the start — from unintentionally matching outfits to mirroring energy, this episode is a true example of human connection unfolding in real time.

It’s honest, grounding, and quietly powerful; less about the “how,” and more about the why behind choosing to shine.

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Matt is back...

and this time, we go deeper than workouts and weight.

As a husband, father, barber, fighter, and business owner, Matt shares what it really looks like to pursue health while showing up fully in every role of life. We talk about discipline, mindset, support systems, and the why behind making any kind of change stick.

This isn’t about diets or quick fixes. It’s about identity, responsibility, and the internal shift that fuels real transformation.

We also touch on faith, purpose, and how those things shape the way we care for our bodies and ourselves.

It’s candid, grounded, and full of perspective that goes far beyond the gym.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with singer-songwriter Brigitte Donoho for a conversation that moves through music, grief, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going.

Brigitte’s life has always been in motion, growing up with constant moves tied to her family’s work in the casino world, she learned early on how to adapt, let go, and begin again. That same thread carries into her music today, where faith, healing, and honesty take center stage.

Together, Leah and Brigitte talk about what it means to keep the pages turning even when life feels uncertain, how music can become both an outlet and a calling, and the ways grief reshapes us while still making room for purpose and connection.

It’s a grounded, heartfelt conversation about movement, across places, seasons, and identity—and the steady pull back to what matters most.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with Jonathan for a conversation rooted in honesty, resilience, and what it really means to keep going.

Jonathan shares his story, not just where he’s been, but what it took to move through it. Together, they explore the hard moments, the self-reflection, and the quiet strength it takes to start again. It’s emotional, it’s real, and at times, surprisingly light, because even in life’s heaviest chapters, there’s still space for laughter.

This episode is filled with care, intention, and the kind of connection that reminds us we are all more than the hardest things we’ve faced.

If you or someone you love has ever had to rebuild, restart, or find their way through something difficult — this conversation is for you.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, we sit down with Delisha, a hardworking mother who has spent years pouring her love, time, and energy into her children and her blended family.

But somewhere along the way… she lost a piece of herself.

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, we talk about what it means to give so much to others that you forget who you are, and the journey of rediscovering yourself again. From motherhood and identity to growth, change, and self-reflection. This episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to come back home to yourself.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, overlooked your own needs, or wondered who you are outside of the roles you play… this one is for you.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with author of Piece by Piece, Sheryl Hauk, for a conversation that is as powerful as it is uplifting.

Sheryl shares her story of surviving abuse, and what it meant to grow up feeling silenced. But this isn’t just a story of pain, it’s one of healing, resilience, and rediscovering your voice.

We talk about the work she does today supporting other survivors, the role music has played in her life through conducting, and how growing up in Hawaii shaped her perspective through the spirit of ALOHA—connection, compassion, and love.

This episode holds space for the hard things, while also reminding us of the beauty, strength, and joy that can exist alongside them.

A deeply human conversation that we think will stay with you long after it ends.

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