Meet Leanne

Hi, I'm Leanne. A mom, a partner, a widow, a sister, a friend, a former teacher and school administrator. But here's the thing: we all use titles like this to define ourselves, but are they the true essence of who we are? 

My struggle with my identity began when my parents died within six months of each other and I was no longer a daughter at the age of 27. Then at 40 my life turned upside down in an instant when I was suddenly a widow and single parent. When the last of my three kids left home I struggled to define who I was beyond a mom. I had roles within the other relationships in my life, but they were changing as I got older. Being an educator is an all consuming job but there had to be more to life than that, didn’t there? And so my journey of self identity and healing began. 

My experiences with personal loss and grief led me to discover tools that truly helped me heal. Now, I feel called to share those tools, walking alongside others as they navigate their own journeys. By weaving the lessons from my life into my work, I hope to transform my hardships into a source of support and strength for others. What once felt like more than my fair share of losses has become a driving force to find meaning and to ensure that others feel seen, supported, and well equipped to navigate whatever life brings their way.

In 2021 I had my first experience with breathwork and it opened up a whole new world to me. I saw the potential to heal things that I hadn’t even realized needed healing. You see, I was the person that always took on more, always kept so busy that I didn't have time to acknowledge my issues, let alone deal with them. I was the person that everybody called strong, so I felt that that's who I had to be, even though on the inside I felt anything but. I'm guessing some of you can relate! 

In 2024 I took a leave from my job because the high level of stress was affecting my mental health, which in turn was beginning to affect my physical health. I was burnt out and felt a deep sense of misalignment. As I focused on resting, resetting my nervous system, and reflecting on my journey I realized that every lesson learned is a lesson to be shared. 

I dove in and became a Certified Breathwork and Meditation Teacher trained by Mandy Trapp and The Practice, as well as a Certified Grief Educator trained by David Kessler. I also became a Certified Coach through Coach Training Alliance as a way to pull it all together. 

And now here we are! If you found me I know there's a reason for that. My hope is that my journey can help you on yours.