Life Between Coasts

This week, Leah sits down with longtime client and friend Melissa for a real, open conversation about self-image, self-love, and the limiting beliefs so many of us grow up with.

They talk about where those thoughts come from, how they stick with us, and what it looks like to start unlearning them through therapy, life experience, and simply paying attention to ourselves. As always, the conversation flows—from past to present to future—touching on growth, healing, and what it means to actually feel good in your own skin.

They also get into something we don’t talk about enough: having compassion for humans… all humans. Even the ones we think we know through a screen.

It’s honest, it’s fun, and it’s a reminder that we’re all just figuring it out—together.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with Krishna for a joyful conversation about human connection, big life changes, and finding opportunity in the unknown. Originally from India, Krishna shares his journey of immigrating to the United States and discovering a love for traveling across America.

Together they talk about the balance between planning for the future while still living fully in the present. From stories on the road to reflections on building a life in a new place, this episode is full of curiosity, gratitude, and the reminder that sometimes the best parts of life are the ones we didn’t plan.

It’s a lighthearted and uplifting conversation about possibility, perspective, and enjoying the journey along the way.

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Mari is back! Since we last spoke with her in a previous season, life has moved fast—she’s enlisted in the military, navigated real losses, celebrated meaningful wins, and opened her heart to a new relationship.

In this episode of Life Between Coasts, we sit down for an honest, laughter-filled conversation about what it means to keep showing up as human through every season. We talk about resilience, connection, and the simple yet powerful things we offer one another just by being ourselves.

This is a fun, uplifting episode grounded in real life, full of growth, perspective, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah sits down with Alaa, a self-proclaimed “average Joe” whose life story is anything but average.

Born in Texas, raised between the United States and Saudi Arabia, Alaa has spent decades moving between two worlds, ten years in the U.S., ten years in Saudi, and now back again. Together, we explore what it really means to belong in more than one place.

Are the cultures different? Absolutely. Are the people? Maybe not as much as we think.

In this calm and thought-provoking conversation, we unpack identity, family, faith, and the universal desire to build a better future for the next generation. Because at the end of the day, beyond borders, language, and land… humans are humans. Period.

This episode will leave you reflecting on what truly connects us.

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On this week’s episode of Life Between Coasts, host Leah sits down with Catherine — also known as Snottipop — for a bold and honest conversation about identity, expectation, and carving your own path. We dive into how limiting beliefs — especially the ones placed on us by others — can quietly shape who we think we’re allowed to become. Catherine shares her journey of recognizing those narratives, breaking free from them, and redefining success on her own terms. We also explore why the traditional 9-to-5 life isn’t meant for everyone, the culture that surrounds it, and what it really means to create a life that aligns with your authentic self. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about making money — it’s about making meaning. This episode is about permission. Permission to question the norm. Permission to pursue joy. Permission to build a life that feels like yours. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by expectations, this conversation is your reminder that you get to rewrite the rules.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, we sit down with Wyatt — martial artist, massage therapist, and actor most recently seen in the English adaptation of Power Rangers. Wyatt shares how the twists, challenges, and wake-up moments in his life shaped the choices he’s made and the way he shows up in the world today. From discipline and movement to presence and performance, we talk about living fully, embracing every moment, and why life is too short not to leave it all on the stage.

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Haley Jo’s story is one of transformation, grit, and self-made strength. Born addicted to drugs and adopted, (twice if you count the return you will hear about), she could have let her past define her — instead, she redefined herself. In this episode, we talk about her path as a beautician, bodybuilder, and aspiring personal trainer, and how she’s learned to cultivate strength from the inside out. A conversation about healing, discipline, self-belief, and becoming the strongest version of yourself.

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Music has a way of finding us exactly when we need it. This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah revisits our Anthem Project — a growing playlist made up of the songs that define our journeys.

You’ll learn how to submit your anthem, the deeper meaning behind choosing one, and hear a curated collection of past guests sharing the songs that carried them through their seasons of becoming.

Consider this your invitation to listen, reflect, and add your voice to the soundtrack of this community.

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This week on Life Between Coasts, we sit down with rising superstar—or as she proudly claims, superhero—Badonna. A BT and musical performer with a story as powerful as her voice, Badonna opens up about a tough upbringing and the family dynamics that shaped her resilience, creativity, and self-belief. We talk about rewriting your narrative, stepping fully into your power, and what it really means to become the CEO of your own life. Through synchronicities, self-ownership, and intentional living, Badonna shares how her experiences have fueled both her art and her evolution. We also dive into her newest release, Honeycomb, and the deeper meaning behind the music. Raw, inspiring, and full of heart, this episode is a reminder that our stories can become our greatest strength. 

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This week on Life Between Coasts, Leah welcomes Dr. Liz DeBetta—scholar, artist, activist, and adoptee—for a conversation that’s equal parts thoughtful and uplifting. Liz shares pieces of her personal journey through adoption and how it shaped her understanding of identity, voice, and belonging. Together, they explore how storytelling, creativity, and reflection can become gentle guides through life’s more complicated chapters. It’s a warm, engaging episode filled with insight, moments of clarity, and the kind of grounded wisdom that makes you pause, breathe, and maybe see your own story a little differently.

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