Live Life Free: A Journey of Awakening to Love

How often do we silence ourselves, shrink our truth, or abandon our own needs just to keep the peace? 

This is a conversation about releasing the need for permission, trusting the gentle whisper of Love, and honoring the path you’re walking—even when others don’t understand it.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you’re becoming and who others expect you to be, this episode is for you.

Stop abandoning yourself. Your life is meant to be lived.

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In this episode, I speak honestly about outgrowing an outdated version of myself, the quiet ways we abandon ourselves to stay safe, and what it means to stop letting labels, trauma, and other people’s perceptions define who we are.

For a long time, I tried to live free while still holding onto an old version of myself — one shaped by fear, survival, and concern about how others might perceive me. Eventually, that way of living became too painful to maintain.

As Tony Robbins says, “Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.”

This episode is a raw reflection on identity, freedom, and choosing to live defined by Love, not by labels.

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This isn’t a structured episode—it’s a reflection. A soul-led, heart-honest moment I needed to speak aloud.

In this episode, I share what’s been rising up within me: the realization that I’ve spent far too long shrinking, silencing, and softening myself to make others more comfortable. But something inside me has shifted. I’m no longer willing to abandon myself to keep the peace.

This awakening is about wholeness. It’s about remembering that choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. If you’ve been feeling the nudge to come home to yourself too, this reflection is for you.

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In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the weariness that set in after pouring myself out on social media and how it led me to a deeper revelation about the difference between doing and being. I share the moment I realized I had shifted from authentic expression to striving for outcomes—and how that striving left my soul exhausted. If you’ve ever felt the fatigue of forcing things or the nudge to return to Presence, this episode is for you. Let’s journey back to flow—where Love leads, and life unfolds from a place of rest, not effort.

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In this heartfelt episode of Live Life Free, LaShawn shares a powerful reflection on the beauty of trusting the voice of Love within. Too often, we’re taught to search for the “right” decision, to look outside ourselves for validation, clarity, or approval. But what if the invitation isn’t about getting it right… but about walking in trust?

LaShawn gently explores the sacredness of inner stillness, the peace that comes from divine connection, and the freedom found when we stop outsourcing our knowing. Whether you’re navigating a big decision or simply learning to trust yourself more deeply, this episode is an invitation to slow down, lean in, and walk hand in hand with Love.

Listen in and rediscover the quiet power of your own inner voice—the one that has always known the way.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Live Life Free! I’m LaShawn Dobbs, and today we’re embarking on a journey together—a journey of unlearning, releasing, and stepping into the freedom of who Love created us to be.

In this episode, I share the heart behind Live Life Free and my personal story of awakening to Love’s call. We’ll explore what it means to release fear, let go of others’ opinions, and walk in freedom, guided by trust and surrender.

This episode is an invitation—a whisper and a roar—to step into your own journey of freedom and Love.

Tune in to hear:

• The inspiration behind Live Life Free.
• How my journey of awakening began.
• Reflections on freedom, surrender, and stepping into authenticity.
• A few heartfelt questions to help you reflect on what it means to live free.

Ready to begin? Take a deep breath, grab your favorite cozy drink, and let’s walk this journey together.

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This episode comes with a Seven-Day Reflection Journal to help you stay connected to freedom and love throughout your week. Download your free copy and journey through the prompts at your own pace. Each day’s prompt will deepen your reflections, inspire intentional living, and guide you into a closer connection with your true self and the truth of Love. 

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This episode is part of a series I’m calling Unfiltered Thoughts—where I share honest, spontaneous reflections straight from my heart without a script. These episodes are unedited, capturing what’s on my mind and spirit in real-time.

Recorded on February 27, 2025.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some honest thoughts on something that’s really hard for me—being still. As someone who finds energy in constant motion, pressing pause feels like losing momentum. But after weeks without rest, I knew something had to change.

With a quote from my word search book, Becoming, as a starting point, I reflect on why rest feels uncomfortable and why it’s actually a necessary part of becoming—of living life free.

If you’ve ever struggled to rest without guilt or felt the weight of perfectionism, this episode is for you.
Until next time, may we live loved and live free.

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What if God is not who religion taught us He is? What if, beyond the rules and the fear, God is simply—Love?

In this episode of Live Life Free, I share my journey of unlearning the fear-based image of God I grew up with and awakening to the truth that God is Love. I open up about how I spent years trapped in the cage of religion—afraid to live freely, afraid of getting it wrong, and always striving to earn love that was already mine.

But in 2015, everything began to change. Love met me where I was and spoke to my heart:“Beloved, be loved.”

From that moment, I started to see God differently—not as the God of the cage, but as the God of everything. This episode is an invitation to explore a Love that is bigger, deeper, and freer than we’ve ever been told—a Love that calls us to live free.

Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or just curious about what it means to know God as Love, you’re welcome here.

Let’s walk this real, raw, and authentic journey of awakening together.

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Welcome to Live Life Free – a space where you’re invited to release every restriction, expectation, and judgment you’ve ever felt. Here, you’re free to scream, laugh, question, and create without limits. This podcast is for the seekers, the dreamers, and anyone ready to step into the fullness of who they truly are. Your journey to authentic freedom begins here. Let’s walk it together. Live life free.

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Welcome to Live Life Free: A Real, Raw, and Authentic Journey of Awakening

In this podcast, we embrace healing, discover true freedom, and grow into the fullness of who we were created to be—together. Hosted by LaShawn, Live Life Free is a space for real, raw, and authentic conversations about healing from trauma, navigating life’s challenges, and stepping into your divine design with courage and love.

If you’re ready to break free from fear, shame, and the expectations of others, this is for you. Join me on this journey of awakening, healing, and embracing the beauty of being fully you.

Hit play, subscribe, and let’s Live Life Free!

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