A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
LaShonda Walker
Do you put on a strong persona and suppress your own emotional needs to support everyone around you?
Have you been in this pattern for so long that you're struggling to find yourself or understand who you are in this midlife season? Imagine the relief and empowerment that comes from understanding and meeting your emotional needs, putting you back in control of your life.
Welcome to "A New Life Story," a transformative self-development podcast hosted by LaShonda Walker, a Certified Life Coach & Parent Educator.
This bi-weekly podcast is your guide to navigating your emotions and fostering healthier relationships with family and friends through self-discovery, setting boundaries, and achieving personal goals as you tap into your highest potential.
Learn how to connect to your emotions and understand your needs. Discover how to identify and dismantle unhealthy mindsets, uncover hidden beliefs hindering your growth, and replace them with empowering perspectives for a more fulfilling life. Each episode provides the support and tools you need to break free from emotional barriers and build a life rooted in the present.
Having been deeply impacted by unconscious beliefs, emotional disconnection, and repeating unhealthy patterns, LaShonda Walker, a Certified Adult Chair® Life Coach and communications professional, combines her extensive knowledge and personal experience to offer genuine and effective guidance on how to transform using simple, yet effective tools.
She teaches her clients they have the power to write an authentic and empowered life story, and this show will help you do the same.
Join us on this transformative journey to explore, heal and transform, and write "A New Life Story." Follow the show and connect with LaShonda for more insights and inspiration.
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3. How Understanding Your Inner Child Helps You Heal Emotional Wounds with Joan Mwangi
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
09/18/23 • 66 min
In Episode 2 I have the pleasure of interviewing Certified Adult Chair® Life Coach Joan Mwangi and we dive into the world of inner child work. Joan and I crossed paths during our Adult Chair® certification journey, bonded by our mutual passion for breaking down generational patterns, and our connection quickly grew into a cherished friendship. In this episode, we delve deeper into the concept of inner child work, building upon the foundation laid in episode 2. Without delay, we jump right into the heart of the matter. Joan opens up by sharing her family's history, using it as a powerful narrative to shed light on essential inner child themes. We explore how the neglect of our inner child across generations can profoundly impact entire family dynamics. Our conversation also delves into the transformative potential that comes with reconnecting with our inner child, contrasting it with the stagnation that can occur when we remain disconnected. To wrap up, Joan provides practical guidance by outlining two beginner-friendly tools for initiating inner child work, tools you can put into practice right away.
Connect with Joan Mwangi
Website: Joan Mwangi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnEarthAConsciousYou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.w.mwangi/
Resources
Galit Atlas, Ph.D. - Emotional Inheritance
Marc Brackett, Ph.D. - Permission to Feel
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
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6. Effective Parenting: Resolve Conflicts & Build Stronger Connections with Florence Gichuhi
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
10/09/23 • 59 min
In this enlightening episode, I’m delighted to have Florence Gichuhi, a certified transformational parent and teen coach, and the founder of Unlocked Greatness, a coaching service dedicated to connecting parents and teenagers. Florence is affectionately known as the 'teen whisperer,' due to her extensive experience in bridging the gap between parents and teenagers to help them build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Join us as we delve into essential tools for conflict resolution, active and reflective listening, and parenting 'with' your teenager.
Guest: Florence Gichuhi
Website: https://unlockedgreatness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlocked.greatness/
Facebook Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raising.healthy.productive.teens
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
Website - https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach/
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Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
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36. Bibliotherapy: How Stories Can Heal Emotional Wounds with Emely Rumble
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
04/07/25 • 63 min
In this informational, inspiring and deeply emotional conversation, Emely Rumble, LCSW and founder of Literapy_NYC, shares her personal story of resilience and healing through literature. From growing up with a teen mother and an absent father to discovering the power of bibliotherapy, Emely explores how books can help individuals process grief and trauma. She delves into the intersection of faith, spirituality, and mental health, discussing the importance of a holistic understanding of spirituality. Emely also introduces her upcoming book, Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, and offers insights into the therapeutic potential of literature. Listen to her powerful reflections on reclaiming personal stories and the transformative role of storytelling.
Read the full blog post here.
In this episode, we cover:
(17:40 - 18:02) Understanding Bibliotherapy as the intentional use of literature as a therapeutic tool to support emotional healing and self-discovery.
(30:09 - (30:40) Emely discusses how engaging with stories can create a safe space for clients to explore emotions, making it easier to process difficult life events and experiences.
(24:01 - 24:36) The conversation touches on the intersection between spirituality and mental health, emphasizing that both can coexist and that seeking mental health support does not dishonor one's faith.
(40:05 - 40:26) Emily recommends the book "The Day God Saw Me as Black" by Danielle Thomas, which addresses the importance of reclaiming Christianity from a holistic perspective, particularly for Black Americans.
(62:28 - 62:38) “Bibliotherapy in the Bronx,” is available April 29, 2025.
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT :
- Episode 3 - How Understanding Your Inner Child Helps You Heal Emotional Wounds with Joan Mwangi
- Episode 15 - Mindfulness Practices to Heal Childhood Trauma with Rashad Sanders
- Episode 20 - The Value of Self-Awareness for Breaking Generational Patterns with Alisha Woodall
WORK WITH LASHONDA
Explore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.
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Emely Rumble, Psychotherapist | Bibliotherapist
Order Bibliotherapy in the Bronx
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26. Feel Safe In Your Body: How Your Beliefs Inform Stress Hormones
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
10/07/24 • 27 min
There’s a powerful connection between our beliefs and stress hormones, particularly during midlife. Unconscious beliefs, often formed in childhood, can trigger stress responses like fight or flight, leading to heightened cortisol levels. Then elevated cortisol impacts our health.
The episode discusses the impact of chronic stress on your body and emotional health, especially as hormonal shifts occur during midlife. You'll learn practical tools like mindfulness, breathwork, and journaling to uncover limiting beliefs and shift them for greater emotional balance and well-being. Learn simple actionable steps to reduce stress and improve overall wellness.
Read the full blog post here.
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00 - 01:160) Understand the impact of beliefs on stress responses and overall well-being.
(01:37 - 02:41) The relationship between beliefs and stress hormones, including the distinction between conscious and unconscious beliefs.
(10:06 - 11:20) The stress hormone cortisol, its role in the body, and how chronic stress can affect physical and emotional health, especially during midlife.
(24:01 - 25:04) Summary of key strategies for managing stress, including mindfulness, journaling, and challenging limiting beliefs.
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT :
- Episode 15 - Using Mindfulness Practices to Heal Childhood Trauma with Rashad Sanders
- Episode 18 - How Breathwork Can Rewire Your Brain for Better Health with Brittney Hall
FREE RESOURCE: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/self-worth-guide
The Self-Worth Guide is a free downloadable pdf designed to help individuals build confidence, recognize their inherent value, and develop a positive self-image through practical exercises and empowering insights.
WORK WITH LASHONDA
Explore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.
Connect with LaShonda
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/
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10. Setting Boundaries: Your Guide for a Balanced and Fulfilling Life
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
11/06/23 • 26 min
In today’s episode I discuss the crucial topic of creating, communicating, and reinforcing boundaries in relationships.Boundary setting consists of three core components: identifying your needs, understanding your values, and recognizing your belief systems. I will guide you through each step, providing practical advice on how to effectively establish these boundaries. I then explore the significance of communicating your boundaries to others. Clear communication is key to ensuring that your boundaries are respected and understood. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of consistency and consequences in maintaining these boundaries, as they serve as powerful tools for reinforcement. By the end of this episode, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to create boundaries, effectively communicate them, and reinforce them in a way that fosters healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
- Fostering self worth by unpacking unconscious beliefs
- Blind obedience: compliance with social norms can erode our boundaries
- Boundaries: the act of defining and communicating what you are willing to accept
- Self knowledge: what are your needs and non-negotiables
- Values: get clear on your values as they guide what you are and aren't willing to tolerate
- Belief systems: understanding how your beliefs affect your boundary setting
LINKS
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
Website - https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach/
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Produced by Wowow Podcasts
Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
Connect with LaShonda
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4. 5 Strategies for Connecting to Your Emotions to Build Greater Self Awareness with Joan Mwangi
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
09/25/23 • 71 min
In this episode we have an enlightening conversation about emotions, and discuss various facets of emotional intelligence and self-awareness that offer insights and strategies to nurture emotional well-being and connection with your authentic self. From understanding the significance of recognizing and embracing emotions to exploring the benefits of asking the powerful question, "How am I feeling?" We'll also examine the consequences of suppressing emotions and the impact of parental projections onto children's emotional landscapes.
LINKS
Guest: Joan Mwangi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnEarthAConsciousYou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.w.mwangi/
Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won’t Save Black America
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Human Systems Body Sensations Wheels
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
Website - https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach
Produced by Wowow Podcasts
Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
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7. 5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Worth and Feel Empowered
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
10/16/23 • 20 min
In this interactive episode I challenge you to explore your self-worth through thoughtful questions. So grab your journal and get ready to engage in the process of self-discovery. First up, I explain the concept of self-worth—a foundation influencing your self-esteem beyond achievements or abilities. Building on this understanding, I introduce five powerful tools to boost your self-worth: spiritual practice, self-reflection, positive affirmations, setting intentions with our affirmations and seeking professional support. Remember, your self-worth lays the foundation for a life filled with love, respect, and success simply by being authentically you.
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Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
Website - https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach/
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Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
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38. From Reacting to Empowerment: Changing Your Mindset with Olivia Martinez
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
05/19/25 • 52 min
Sometimes, things happen in childhood that we tuck away so deeply, we convince ourselves they no longer matter. We grow up, move forward, and tell ourselves we’re “over it.” But just because something is buried doesn’t mean it’s healed. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, life delivers a trigger—a situation, a relationship, a loss—that stirs something old and familiar. Suddenly, the emotions we thought were long gone rise like a sleeping giant, demanding our attention.
This was the very experience of Mindset and Empowerment Coach Olivia Martinez. Olivia appeared to have it all—from a loving family and a successful career to a beautiful home. But behind the polished exterior, she carried a deep, unexplained void. Despite all the boxes being checked, she felt unseen, unloved, and stuck. It wasn’t until life presented her with a breaking point that she realized old wounds from the past were still shaping her present.
Read the full blog post here.
In this episode, we cover:
(03:49 - 05:05) Olivia shares the challenges she faced with feelings of not being loved or seen, which led to struggles with self-worth.
(09:06 - 10:14) A pivotal moment that served as a wake-up call, prompting Olivia to confront her anger and the impact it had on her family.
(30:07 - 31:02) The inner child work - uncomfortable but essential for her healing journey.
LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT :
- Episode 3 - How Understanding Your Inner Child Helps You Heal Emotional Wounds with Joan Mwangi
- Episode 15 - Mindfulness Practices to Heal Childhood Trauma with Rashad Sanders
- Episode 20 - The Value of Self-Awareness for Breaking Generational Patterns with Alisha Woodall
The Self-Worth Guide is a free downloadable pdf designed to help individuals build confidence, recognize their inherent value, and develop a positive self-image through practical exercises and empowering insights.
WORK WITH LASHONDA
Explore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.
Connect with Olivia
Email: [email protected]
Website: https:
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11. Discover Unconscious Beliefs to Transform Your Mindset with Jean Adero
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
11/13/23 • 55 min
In this episode I talk with Mindset Transformation Coach Jean Adero about how you can transform your mindset by understanding your life story.
Jean is a global leader who’s lovingly known as Africa’s Life Coach. She's the founder of Reimagine Africa - an Executive and Life Coaching practice where she has helped thousands of women Dream, Design and Double their life and personal success.
Jean reflects on her upbringing and how, as she grew older, she realized that the path she was on no longer served her. A life crisis became the catalyst for her to take a hard look at her life and acknowledge she had to change her Mindset.
We discuss how mindset transformation takes place through:
- Dismantling an organized system of thought rooted in fear and lack, providing practical tips on reframing thoughts to own fears.
- Investigating your thoughts to uncover the truth about your story. She delves into the importance of challenging the battle between desires and fears, providing a roadmap for listeners to navigate their own mental landscapes.
- Exploring the impact of old wounds and how they continue to affect your life today.
- Journaling for self-reflection by learning how affirmations, gratitude and blessing others helps transform your mindset.
Thank you for tuning in, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts to help my podcast get discovered by like-minded people. See you next week!
LINKS
Guest: Jean Adero
Website: https://www.iamafricaatlanta.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeanadero/
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
Website - https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach/
Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfuvfvi7hc
Produced by Wowow Podcasts
Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
Connect with LaShonda
Email: [email protected]
Join newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletter
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17. Harnessing Feminine Energy for Personal Growth
A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women
02/19/24 • 52 min
In this episode of the "A New Life Story" podcast, Jacinta Mutonga, a self-love, feminine energy, and relationship coach, shares insights on tapping into masculine and feminine energies for self-love and inner balance.
Self-love, beyond superficial acts, involves self-worth, acceptance, trust, and awareness. Jacinta stresses its role in personal growth and setting boundaries to prioritize one's well-being. Understanding and meeting physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and social needs are essential aspects.
Self-identity and awareness are crucial in this journey, connecting with the inner child for clarity and effective relationship navigation.
Balancing masculine and feminine energies is vital for healthy relationships. Masculine energy involves logic and goal-setting, while feminine energy embodies receptivity, intuition, and compassion. Imbalance can lead to issues, highlighting the importance of integrating both energies for emotional intimacy and fulfillment.
Tapping into feminine energy involves receptivity, intuition, compassion, and vulnerability, enhancing authenticity and inner balance. Self-love is fundamental in accessing and harnessing feminine energy, promoting healthier relationships and emotional intelligence.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Website: https://sublimeflow.com/feminine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sublimeflow_jacinta/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacinta.mutonga
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-mutonga-7798611aa/
Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Work With Me - https://anewlifestory.as.me/schedule.php
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoach/
Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfuvfvi7hc
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Note: Some of the links in this episode's show notes are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, A New Life Story may earn a commission or referral bonus if you make a purchase through these links. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will bring value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps sustain and improve the quality of our podcast. Thank you for your support!
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