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A refreshing podcast by licensed therapist, wife, mom, and lover of laughter, LaShawnda McLaurin, that provides weekly inspiration to encourage women to go further, push harder, and shine brighter!
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year!! It’s November, and during this time of year, I get all giddy. These last two months of the year are so action-packed with holidays and celebrations and I just love it. But with all this love and joy there is one thing that I absolutely despise and hate about this time of year and that is the end of daylight savings time. Now this one hour change on the clock may seem very insignificant, but for many people, this switch from daylight to more darkness leads to a rise in depression, sadness, and just a lack of motivation to do much of anything. So in today's episode I am going to help you out by giving you a few suggestions to help you thrive during this seasonal change and I hope to inspire you to shine in the darkness.
For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
You’ve been putting in work all year long, and it honestly feels like it’s taking forever for you to get there, where ever there is for you. You’ve been planning, working, adjusting, waiting, and everything in between, and honestly, you’re kinda tired of it. I mean, when is this going to be over and you can finally say, I made it?! I get it, I feel you, but in today's episode I want to provide some insight about the importance of embracing all that you are going through on this journey right now, toward success, happiness, and everything that you’re working toward. And so I hope to inspire you to trust the process. For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin.
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Have you taken the time lately to reflect on your accomplishments? Often times we get so caught up in what we need to do, what we didn’t finish, and our failures that we skip over all the amazing things we’ve accomplished. Well, today is the day that we pump the brakes and actually take a moment to relish in your greatness. In today’s episode I’m going to tell you all the ways and reasons why you are dope! I’m going to help you see that even though you may not be where you want to be, you have so much to be proud of, and so I hope to inspire you to pat yourself on the back. Visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com for the full show notes.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
How many times have you said man I wish I had an accountability partner? I know I’ve said that too many times to count and I’m sure you have to. What do you do when that’s not possible? As much as we would love to have an accountability partner one isn’t always available and sometimes the partner you have needs help with accountability themselves. So for today’s episode I want to help you learn how to be accountable for yourself. I am going to give you some tips and tools so that you don’t have to depend on others to ensure that you achieve your goals and so I hope to inspire you to hold yourself accountable.
Visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com for the full show notes. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
There are certain things that are trendy right now. Let’s be honest, therapy is trendy at this moment, and I think that’s a great thing. Another thing that is trendy is the use of the term “toxic.” Toxic relationships, toxic childhood, toxic masculinity, and so on. But what does “toxic” truly mean and what does a toxic relationship really look like. So for today’s episode we are going to discuss these very questions, along with how to manage toxic relationships, and how to heal after you leave a toxic relationship and so I hope to inspire you to get rid of the toxins.
For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
So I have a few questions for you. Have you ever laid in bed at night trying to go to sleep only to have your mind thinking about a situation to no end? Or have you ever had to do something and before you even begin you think of every possible scenario that could happen. Or maybe you’ve needed to have an important conversation with someone and you spend hours worrying about how the conversation will go causing you to think and think and think about what you should or shouldn’t say. If this sounds like you, you may be plagued with OVERTHINKING! We’ve all done it from time to time, but for some of use, overthinking is a way of life. It’s how we process everything and what we do before making any decision. But unfortunately, overthinking often leads to unnecessary stress, worry, and anxiety. So for today's episode we are going to discuss some root causes to overthinking, what overthinking can lead to and how to decrease it, and so I hope to inspire you to get off the wheel.
For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
So guys we’ve spent the last few weeks talking about goal setting and making your dreams a reality and over the coming few weeks we are going to be shifting gears. We will be talking more about having a healthy mind, because truthfully you can set all the goals you want, but if your mind isn’t healthy, it makes it harder (not impossible) for you to accomplish the things you want to achieve. So today’s episode was prompted by the recent passing of Pastor Jarrid Wilson, who was the pastor of a megachurch in California, a mental health advocate, and even though he was a man of faith he struggled with depression and ultimately committed suicide. So I want to discuss the misconceptions that many of us have about faith and spirituality and it’s relation to our mental health and so I hope to inspire you to seek help.
For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin
If you are having suicidal thoughts call the suicide hotline at: 1-800-273-8255
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Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Guys where has the time gone! We are halfway through September about to begin the new fiscal year. This is the perfect time to look at what you’ve accomplished this year and get ready to set your goals for the coming year. Now if you didn’t plan on doing this, setting goals that is, I have to ask why. What is keeping you from going for it, from following your dreams, and from reaching your goals? Well, for many, fear and anxiety take the lead when it’s time to move forward toward the unknown greatness ahead and I don’t want that to keep you stuck. So, for today’s episode, we are going to discuss how fear and anxiety can affect your dreams and I’ll give you practical tips to help you go from setting goals to achieving your goals and so I hope to inspire you to Don’t Settle!
For the full show notes visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
We finally made it!!! Today’s episode marks 1 year since I took the leap and started this podcast, Inspiring Women Weekly. Every single week for 1 year I have written, recorded, edited, and published an episode for you guys to hopefully be inspired by. I have learned so much along the way, about myself, and especially about success. In today’s episode I want to share with you the lessons I’ve learned through this year journey and I hope to inspire you to Give It A Try!
Visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com for the full show notes. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Confidence is key! How many times have you heard that quote? Probably too many times to count, but nonetheless, it’s true! A major key to success is confidence in yourself, in your skills, and your abilities. So what happens to your level of success is you don’t have confidence…well that makes things a little bit harder to achieve. Self confidence is at an all time low and it is preventing many of you from achieving your goals, facing your fears, and reaching the success you’ve dreamed of in your mind. So for today’s episode we are going to discuss confidence, why you may not have it right now, and how to get it back, and so I hope to inspire you to Believe.
Visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com for the full show notes. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to work with me. Follow me on instagram @lashawndamclaurin.
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