The Cultivate an Exceptional life Podcast is where Leisa Watkins uncovers stories, strategies, and resources designed to inspire and encourage you to cultivate better health, more happiness, and joy, despite the challenges life throws in our path.
Stories of a cancer diagnosis are often filled with fear, uncertainty, and the unrelenting weight of the unknown. Ours was no different. It all began with a simple assumption: This surgery is pretty routine. After all, it’s just a sinus infection. That’s what we had...
It’s easy to let life’s challenges convince you that your dreams are impossible. There were days I felt utterly defeated, days when even breathing felt like a struggle. But what I’ve learned is this: Persistence is more than just stubbornness. It’s the quiet courage...
Life has a way of simmering beneath the surface—quiet, steady, and often unnoticed. We go about our day, managing tasks, relationships, and responsibilities, all while keeping the pressure of life contained. But when too much pressure builds up, it can explode in...
Life is full of challenges, and for many of us, stress is an ever-present companion. Whether it’s the pressures of daily responsibilities, the weight of personal struggles, or the uncertainty of the future, stress can often feel overwhelming. Yet, amidst all the...
How do you get through hard times? I share some some of the struggles I’ve dealt with and tips for getting through them.on the podcast Stories of Hope in Hard Times by host Tamara K Anderson. You can watch it below, listen to it below, on Tamara’s website...
Exhausted – that is how I felt when we returned from the ER visit that Friday evening. My youngest daughter had broken her arm in a rollerskating accident. It was extremely late, everyone was hungry, and I just wanted to crawl into bed, but those motherly instincts...
Welcome to Cultivate an Exceptional Life. I am so grateful to have you here, and I’m Leisa Watkins, your guide on this transformative journey. Living with chronic illness—multiple sclerosis, PTSD, Lyme disease, and a host of other health challenges—I’ve learned that resilience is not simply about enduring; it’s about thriving with grace, despite the storms. I’ve also watched my dear ones face their own battles, and through it all, I have come to understand the deep strength that resides within us all.
This site is born from my heart—a place where I offer you the wisdom I’ve gained, the resources that have brought me light, and the research that has inspired me to believe in the endless possibilities for healing and growth. It’s a haven designed to nourish your soul, uplift your spirit, and help you cultivate a life that is not just survived, but fully embraced, even amidst the challenges of chronic illness.
As we step forward together, know that you are not alone on this journey. We will discover new pathways, unfold the layers of healing, and cultivate an extraordinary life—one that feels deeply, wonderfully, and beautifully yours.