Practical, secular life coaching for real-life transitions - especially when health, identity, or direction shifts. Clear, grounded support to help you think clearly, adapt steadily, and move forward, without hype, quick fixes, or false promises.

For thoughtful people who want real understanding before taking the next step.

Does This Sort of Support Actually Help?

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Is This a Good Fit For Me?

Compare what this coaching is like, vs what it isn't

No pressure. Read first and reach out when you're ready!

You don’t need to be certain.
You don’t need to have the words yet.
If something here feels familiar, let's start a low-pressure, no-commitment conversation and see where it goes!

Is This a Good Fit For Me?

You might be here because:

Life changed and the old way no longer fits
Health, disability, or energy has shifted
You’re rethinking identity, direction, or meaning
You want clear, grounded support — not hype

This comparison isn’t about right or wrong — it’s about fit. Coaching works best when expectations align.

Is This a Good Fit for Me?

Still unsure? Here’s more about what happens in a session — no pressure.

And you can use the Contact Form to ask your questions!

What Working Together
Actually Looks Like

A typical coaching session is calm, practical, and led by what matters most to you that day.

We start with a brief check-in on what’s changed or feels most present
You choose the focus — there’s no preset agenda
We talk things through carefully, without rushing or fixing
We name real constraints (health, energy, circumstances)
We look for next steps that are realistic and sustainable

There’s no pressure to perform, find meaning, or move faster than your life allows.

Does This Sort of Support Actually Help?

Where are You Today?

Adapting to health or disability changes?
Dealing with loss and unsure how to move forward?
Rethinking belief, identity, or direction?

Look to us for steady, grounded support during difficult transitions.

Have questions before deciding?
Read the FAQ.

Services

Change can arrive quietly—or turn everything upside down. Your body feels different. Work loses meaning. The future you imagined shifts out of view. You’re not broken; the old map just no longer fits.

I offer secular life coaching for people navigating real transitions—those ready to move forward with honesty, clarity, and compassion, without being asked to believe in what doesn’t ring true. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.

I can help you navigate a variety of life transitions, including:

Loss, Grief, & Letting Go - Grief or loss of anything: relationships, identities, abilities.

Grief can feel messy, heavy, and uncharted. Coaching here means finding steadiness and thoughtful next steps — without minimizing the pain or forcing “meaning.”

Life Transitions — identity shifts, career change, unexpected change, spiritual shift.

Transitions in life can leave you uncertain, looping, or stuck.
We work with the real experience of change — so you can make deliberate choices and move forward with clearer understanding.

Health & Disability Transitions - Changes in health, disability, capacity, or chronic conditions.

When health, capacity, or chronic conditions change your life, thinking alone often isn’t enough.
We focus on practical clarity and realistic pacing — so you can make decisions that honor your energy and priorities.

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“Sarah is someone who truly sees people, and that would make working with her an incredibly powerful and meaningful experience.”

- Holly Grahn, Clinical Hynotherapist and NLP-Certified Life Coach

More Testimonials

The Latest from Our Blog, "The Practice of Noticing":

"I do believe there is real value in the steady practice of noticing what things we're grateful for, and writing them down - keeping a gratitude journal.

Research in psychology suggests that people who keep a gratitude journal consistently often experience improved mood, greater well-being, and increased optimism. What begins as a simple exercise can slowly change how we see our lives. As writer Betsy De Ville notes in "Grief for Atheists" (a wonderful book, available on Amazon) when we practice gratitude regularly, we begin to look for things to be grateful for throughout the day.

She also talks about how, when we do our journaling, we should try not to repeat broad entries repeat broad categories like family, friends, or safety, but express gratitude for different facets of them. I was really struck by this."

Hello from
Sarah Levis

I'm Sarah, the owner of Running Steps. I'm also a secular life coach supporting people through major life transitions.

You can learn more about me on my bio page.

Thank you for visiting the Running Steps website. Please reach out if you have any questions. I respond personally to all enquiries, opening a conversation (with no obligation to commit) about whether I can be of support. Also, please consider subscribing to our e-newsletter to stay updated on our activities!

All the best to you!

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