Taking a Deep Breath

LaVonna shares her journey of discovering inner permission to live authentically beyond roles and expectations, emphasizing self-love and honest living.

Sometimes life’s greatest lessons come through unexpected loss.

In this episode, LaVonna reflects on how a painful season became the beginning of a deeper journey of healing, self-discovery, and learning to be gentler with herself. As she approaches her 60th year, she shares what it means to protect her peace, tend to her own garden, and continue growing into the woman she is becoming.

Take a deep breath… and stop holding it. 💜

In the Season 3 premiere of Taking a Deep Breath, LaVonna reflects on the quiet ways we learn to hold our breath through responsibility, performance, transition, and the pressure of always being strong. Drawing from her journey as an Olympian, mother, leader, and woman stepping into her 60th year, this episode explores what it means to finally exhale and begin breathing fully.

Take a deep breath… and stop holding it.

Season 3 of Taking a Deep Breath is a reflection on release, growth, transition, and learning to breathe fully. As LaVonna steps into her 60th year, she explores the quiet ways we hold our breath through responsibility, performance, motherhood, relationships, and the pressure of always being strong. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, this season invites you to let go, exhale, and embrace life more fully.

Take a deep breath… and stop holding it.

LaVonna proudly salutes the U.S. Women's Track and Field Head Coach of the 2024 Olympic team, LaTanya Sheffield. Her dedication, expertise, and leadership is inspiring. Enjoy getting to know Coach Sheffield during this special Women's History Month episode.

LaVonna welcomes 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Carter and 2020 Olympic Finalist Tara Davis-Woodhall for a honest and in-depth discussion on the discoveries learned through transitions that take place as athletes prepares for the day "when it's over."   

LaVonna welcomes entrepreneur and fitness advocate Arnita Champion. Join us as we discuss how she is “Navigating the Aging Journey” as she approaches the big 6-0! 

Welcome to Season 2! LaVonna introduces the focus of this season with the discovery process of the "aha moments" in her own life journey.

LaVonna welcomes her High School BFF and Hoop Fitness founder, Tasya Lacy, as she discusses her childhood passion that became a new life mission.  Tasya inspires the audience with her journey of personal discovery that leads to health and wellness awareness for others.