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The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThe Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter#12 – What Makes Audiences Tune In—And Stay? | LaDawn BlackIn this episode of The Truth In This Art, I chat with media personality and author LaDawn Black. We discuss her journey from Baltimore's airwaves to New York's legendary WBLS, highlighting her expertise in building engaged audiences through radio and beyond. LaDawn shares insights into her successful writing career, including her top-selling relationship guides and her award-nominated novel, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling and connecting with readers. We also explore her role as a relationship expert on various national media outlets, underscoring her commitment to providing informative and entertaining content on love and relationships.If you're...2025-03-2454 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep68 | The Reset Recap: How to Maintain Your Detox WinsHey Love! Ready to reflect, recharge, and move forward? In this final episode of our detox series, we’re wrapping up the journey of resetting your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re just starting or have already implemented these strategies, this recap will help you solidify your progress and carry it into the future with confidence. We’ll revisit the highlights from each episode, from holistic detox methods and breaking sugar cravings to emotional and digital detox strategies. But this isn’t just a summary—it’s your blueprint for sustainable transformation. If you’ve be...2025-01-2910 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep67 | Unplugged: Digital Detox Tips to Reclaim Your Time and Peace of MindHey Love! Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications and endless screen time? In this episode, we explore how a digital detox can help you reclaim your time, boost productivity, and find peace of mind.  Learn what a digital detox is, why it’s essential, and discover five practical strategies to help you create healthy boundaries with technology.  Whether it’s setting screen-free zones, turning off non-essential notifications, or scheduling tech-free time, these tips are easy to implement and will transform your daily routine. Ready to unplug and thrive? Tune in for ac...2025-01-2715 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep66 | Let It Go: Emotional Detox Strategies For Women Over 40Hey Love! This is the fourth episode in our Detox Done Right series. Today, we’re shifting gears from the physical aspects of detoxing to focus on the mental. If you’ve been carrying around emotional baggage or mental clutter that’s weighing you down, this episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll share four emotional detox strategies to help you release what no longer serves you, make space for peace and joy, and reconnect with what truly lights you up.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: The impact of emotio...2025-01-0219 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep65 | Gut Reset 101: Gut Reset 101: Simple Steps to Better Digestion, Immunity, and EnergyHey Love! This is the third episode of our Reset Playlist series: "Detox Done Right: A Holistic Approach to Energize Body, Mind, and Spirit." If you’ve been feeling bloated, low-energy, or like your immune system could use a boost, today’s episode is for you! In this episode, we’re talking all about gut health—why it matters and how simple, actionable steps can make a huge difference in improving digestion, immunity, and energy levels. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your gut is often called the "second brain" and how it i...2024-12-2610 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep64 | Your Sugar Detox GuideHey Love! Do you ever feel like sugar has a hold on you? Maybe you find yourself reaching for sweets when you’re stressed, tired, or even bored, and it’s leaving you stuck in a cycle that feels impossible to break. If you’ve ever wondered how to take control of your sugar cravings without feeling deprived, this episode is for you.  Today we’re diving into sugar cravings—a key focus of our holistic detox series, The Reset Playlist. I’ll uncover why sugar is so hard to resist, the impacts of sugar on your body...2024-12-1516 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep63 | Detox Done Right: A Holistic Approach to Energize Body, Mind, and SpiritHey Love! When you hear the word *detox*, what comes to mind? Juice cleanses? Strict fasting? Cutting out all the foods you love? Today’s episode is about redefining detox with a holistic approach—one that not only resets your body but also rejuvenates your mind and spirit.   If you’re feeling weighed down by unhealthy habits, low energy, or even mental clutter, this episode will give you practical, sustainable tools to feel lighter, more energized, and in alignment with your goals.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: What “detox” really means:How it goes fa...2024-12-1009 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep61 | Healthy Holiday Traditions Balancing: Festivities and Wellness GoalsHey Love! As we kick off the last month of the year, it's time to finish strong. In this episode, we’re tackling the all-too-relatable holiday food struggle—finding balance between enjoying festive traditions and staying true to your wellness goals. I’m sharing three practical tips to help you create healthier holiday traditions while savoring the special moments of the season.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Create Healthier Alternatives: Add a nutritious twist to your favorite dishes, like swapping mashed potatoes for cauliflower mash. Minimal taste differences with maximum...2024-12-0209 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep60| Mastering Emotional Eating This Holiday Season: Practical Strategies for a Healthier YouHey there!! In this episode of The Healthy Habits 180 Podcast,I dive into a topic that resonates deeply, especially as the holiday season approaches: managing emotional eating. This season is filled with joy, connection, and, unfortunately, emotional triggers.  I share three actionable strategies to help you navigate these challenges and maintain a healthy balance between enjoyment and mindfulness. Whether you’re dealing with the stress of hosting, traveling, or missing a loved one, these tips will empower you to approach this holiday season with intention and grace. What You'll Learn in Thi...2024-11-2510 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep59 | 5 Secrets About Belly Fat for Over 40 Women and How to Tackle ThemHey Love! In this episode of *Healthy Habits 180*,we dive deep into one of the most challenging areas of weight loss for women over 40: belly fat.  This episode uncovers five crucial yet often overlooked factors that contribute to abdominal weight gain. From understanding the role of hormones and cortisol to optimizing gut health and metabolism, I share essential insights that every woman should know. In this episode we cover:  The impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause on belly fat. How chronic stress and high cortisol levels contribute to weight gain in...2024-11-1215 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep58 | Hormone Balance for Weight Loss After 40: Key Hormones Every Woman Needs to KnowHey there! As a woman over 40, are you struggling with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or mood swings? Balancing your hormones may be the missing link! In today’s episode, we explore how key hormones impact weight management and overall wellness, especially for women in midlife and beyond.  Discover the *“Sexy Six”* hormones—Insulin, Cortisol, Leptin, Ghrelin, Testosterone, and Estrogen—and learn the signs of imbalance and actionable strategies to bring these hormones back into balance naturally. To support you on your journey, I’m offering a free *7-Day Meal Plan and Recipe Guide...2024-11-0420 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep57 | Macros Made Simple for Women Over 40 - Boosting Energy and MetabolismHey Love! In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to create a simple action plan to fuel your body with the right macros for lasting energy, satisfaction, and weight loss.  And yes, I said “simple”! When it comes to losing weight, simplicity and consistency are key.  If you’re tired of over complicated diets that leave you feeling frustrated and stuck, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to break down your meals using the right macros that work for your body, so you can finally start seeing real results. ...2024-10-1518 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep56 | 3 Tips To Finish The Year Off StrongHey Love! We are headed into the last 90 days of 2024 and in this episode, I’m sharing three tips on how to make them the best 90 days of the year.  Tune in as I share simple, yet effective tips that will help you meet your wellness goals.   I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?!  Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! ...2024-09-3010 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep55 | Consistency Tips to Help You Lose WeightHey Love! Today's episode is all about overcoming some common obstacles that may be keeping you from being consistent.  I’m going to give you some  practical tips and strategies to help level up your consistency game and lose weight. I hope you find this episode inspiring and motivating.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?! Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickm...2024-09-2320 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep54 | Self Accountability - How It Can Help You Achieve Your GoalsHey Love! Today’s episode is about accountability!  The kind of  self accountability you need to meet your goals and benefits of having partner accountability. Listen in as I share why you don’t want to miss out on either.   I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?! Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min  2024-09-0911 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep53 | Where I've BeenHey Love! I know it’s been a while since I’ve released an episode so listen as I share where I’ve been. I truly hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessings!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?! Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min 2024-09-0504 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep52 | 5 Ways Walking Can Ignite Your Weight LossHey Love!   Quite often, we make it harder than it needs to be when it comes to exercise. Simply lacing up our shoes, and putting one foot in front of the other can have tremendous benefits. So listen in as I share five of the countless benefits of walking.  I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?! Want a customized plan? Book a...2024-05-1412 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep51 | Healthy Kitchen Shortcuts: Quick and Healthy Meal Prep for Women on the Go!Hey Love! If you want to ensure you are eating nutrient dense meals but don’t want to spend all weekend in the kitchen prepping food, then this episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll be sharing ten kitchen tips that will level up your meal prep game, by saving you time while helping you stay on track with your health goals. From meal prep strategies to time-saving gadgets, I got you!! These tips can help streamline meal prep and make it easier for you to maintain a healthy diet, even on y...2024-05-0618 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep50 | Celebrating 50 Episodes and Why You Should Celebrate Your Wins - Big or Small!Hey Love! Today I'm celebrating my 50th episode!!! In this episode, I’ll be diving into three exciting topics. Firstly, I’ll discuss the importance of celebrating your wins. Secondly, I'll talk about the relaunch of The Healthy Habits 180 Facebook group as my goal is to create a supportive community for all of you. Lastly, I'll share insights into what you can expect from future episodes. As always, I hope you find this episode motivating and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrit...2024-04-2914 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep49 | Stop Dieting and Start Living to Lose WeightHey Love! Ever caught yourself in that familiar cycle? You know the one—promising to start that new diet every Monday, or swearing you'll kick it off at the beginning of next month, or making those grand declarations to eat clean and slim down in the new year? Yep, been there, done that, got the t-shirt, got the hat! If you're nodding along, you're in good company because, let's be real, we've all been on that roller coaster more times than we'd care to admit. But guess what? I’ll let you in on a...2024-04-2217 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep48 | 5 Tips for Managing Toxic Relationships with Friends, Family, and Social MediaHey Love! In today's episode let's dive into something we all need to chat about: the kind of "brain food" we're serving ourselves every day. You know, like the content we devour on social media, the shows we binge-watch, and the people we surround ourselves with. Just like a not-so-great diet can mess with our physical health, these things can seriously impact our mental well-being if we're not mindful about it.  Which by the way can impact our physical health in the long run. Join me as we explore how what we consume, b...2024-04-1518 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep47 | 5 Meal Planning TipsHey Love! In this episode, I talk about the importance of meal planning and I also share five tips to make the process easier.  Join me as I dive into the importance of meal planning.    I hope you find this episode motivating and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach     Want a customized plan?  Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min   Join the Commun...2024-04-0817 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep46 | Weight Loss Expectations - 3 Tips for Women Over 40Hey Love!  It’s that time again, March Madness, well technically it’s April - but go with me on this!!!  And I’m not talking about the sweet 16, final four or the championship.   I’m talking about the time of year when some of us realize, spring is here and in full effect, summer is coming up fast and you’re not even close to your summertime goals. So this is where the madness begins, we start trying all the things to drop 10, 20 or more pounds to fit in into that dress for a class reunion...2024-04-0115 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep45 | Protein Powders - Do They Harm or Help Your Weight Loss GoalsHey Love! You already know that protein has countless benefits, especially for us, women over 40 and 50.   But it can be a challenge to get the amount of protein you need on a daily basis.  So many of us, self included, use some kind of protein supplement to help meet our protein goals.   But how good are these protein supplements?  Particularly protein powders, are they really worth the investment?  Because let's be honest, food in general is expensive these days – not to mention adding the costs of supplements.   So listen in as I share my...2024-03-1818 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep44 | Top 10 Non-Negotiable Habits for Weight Loss Over 40 - P3Hey Love! This episode wraps up my three part series on top 10 habits I consider “non-negotiable” for weight loss.   If you missed the first two episodes, I’ve linked them below so you’ll know these foundational building blocks of weight loss and to your overall health and wellness journey. I hope you find value and encouragement in this episode to keep working on your fitness goals.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next...2024-03-1117 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep43 | Top 10 Non-Negotiable Habits for Weight Loss Over 40 - P2Hey Love! Listen to the second episode of this three part series as I share more of the top 10 habits I consider “non-negotiable” for weight loss.   If you’ve been on your weight loss journey for any amount of time, then you know there is a lot to consider and everyone’s journey is different. But in my opinion, these 10 habits can apply to anyone on their weight loss journey because they are the building blocks of weight loss. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessi...2024-02-2623 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep42 | Top 10 Non-Negotiable Habits for Weight Loss Over 40 - P1Hey Love! Knowing what I know now, if I was just starting my weight loss journey, there are the top 10 habits I would consider “non-negotiable”. Because if you’ve been on your weight loss journey for any amount of time, then you know, there is a lot to consider and everybody's journey is different and everybody’s body is different. But in my opinion, these habits can apply to anyone on their journey and as I stated before - they are non-negotiable because they are the building blocks of weight loss. Listen t...2024-02-0710 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep41 | Mind, Body and Soul- A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss for Women Over 40Hey Love!   In this episode, I talk about how to take an integrated approach with your health, wellness and weight loss goals.  The physical aspects alone are just not enough, especially when it comes to maintaining weight loss and sustaining  a healthy lifestyle.   Our mental and emotional well-being are equally as important as physical well being.  Listen in as I share ways to help you embrace a holistic perspective on your weight loss journey. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!  ...2024-01-2615 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep40 | Don't Quit Your New Year Goals - 3 Things To Do InsteadHey Love! Did your New Year start with a bang but now you’ve lost some of that razzle-dazzle?  Have you lost steam already?  If so, this is the episode for you.  I will be talking about what to do when motivation is not enough to keep you going on your weight loss goals for the New Year. Instead of dragging those old habits into the New Year, it’s okay to do a reset and I’ll be giving you three things to do before you call it quits on your health and wellness journey2024-01-1514 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep39 | The 3 Super Spices You NeedHey Love! Listen in as I share the “Top 3 Super Spices” you need to add into your weekly rotation.  The benefits and ways to use these spices are endless.    I hope you find this episode inspiring and motivating. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?!  Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min   Join the Community! If you would like more support and t...2023-12-1111 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep38 | Handling Holiday Emotional EatingHey Love!   Listen to this short but inspiring episode about handling holiday emotional eating.  I'm sharing with you two easy and effective strategies to help you cope with stressful holiday situations.    I hope you find this episode encouraging. Peace and Blessings!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   What’s Next?!   Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min   Join the Community!2023-12-0610 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep37 | 3 Ways To Establish Healthier Holiday Food TraditionsHey Love! We are in full tilt holiday mode and this is the time of year when we can let holiday traditions, especially those delicious traditional meals, derail our weight loss or maintenance goals. But don’t worry, I got you!  Tune into today’s episode where I share some thoughts on how to create new rituals that will keep you on track and remember the real reason for the season.   I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight...2023-12-0412 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep36 | Setting Boundaries and Saying No!Hey Love!  Do you struggle with setting boundaries, saying no with confidence and being okay with saying “NO”?  If so, then this episode is for you.   As you navigate this holiday season, it’s important that you are clear on your boundaries to protect yourself from physical and mental burnout.  Listen in as I share tips on setting boundaries and saying “NO” with confidence.  I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   Wh...2023-11-3013 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep35 | Fit and Festive : Navigating Holidays Over 40Hey Love! We are in the THICK of the holiday season with four weeks left in the year.  This is the time when many of us are overcome by all the holiday festivities and put our exercise goals on the shelf. We’ll don’t worry, I got you covered.  Tune in while I tell you all the reasons why you should stay active during the holidays and I have five quick workouts that will set you up for success. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace a...2023-11-2817 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep34 | Negative Body Image and the Power of Positive AffirmationsHey Love! It’s Wellness Wednesday and I want to chat about something really important, negative body image.  I know it can be challenging and I’m here to help. In this short and encouraging episode, I want to share the power of positive affirmation.  They might sound simple, but they have the potential to make a significant difference in how you perceive yourself.  By crowding out those negative thoughts with positive affirmations, you can make room for thoughts that will help you to change the way you see your body and yourself. I...2023-11-0813 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep33 | Macros and Mindfulness - Women Over 40 Decode Dieting - Part 2Hey Love! In this series, “Macros and Mindfulness: Women Over 40 Decode Dieting - P2” I’ll be talking about eating intuitively versus macros based eating. Tune into this episode to hear how you may benefit from a macros based approach to weight loss and management. I’ll also be wrap up this series by sharing my experience, thoughts and perspectives on “Macros and Mindfulness”. I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountabilit...2023-11-0722 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep32 | Macros and Mindfulness - Women Over 40 Decode Dieting - Part 1Hey Love! In this series, “Macros and Mindfulness: Women Over 40 Decode Dieting”, I’ll be talking about eating intuitively versus macros based eating. Tune into this episode to hear how you may benefit from an intuitive approach to weight loss and management. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   Links To Intuitive Eating articles mentioned in the show: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7902094/#:~:text=Th...2023-10-1818 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep31 | 5 Tips for Mindful EatingHey Love! If you are eating in your car or eating while scrolling your phone, texting, working or you are just plain out distracted while eating, this episode is for you!!! I’m going to talk about how mindless eating and snacking can lead to overeating, which can lead to what?  Unwanted weight gain my friend.  But dont worry, as always, I got you!!! I’m going to share five simple strategies to help you become a more mindful eater.  Also, I have a Healthy Habit Snack Challenge starting October...2023-10-0419 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep30 | Self Trust and Your Weight Loss JourneyHey Love! When starting on a health and wellness journey or weight loss journey, hat is the first thing you need? I’ll give you a hint; it’s not an external person, place or thing!!!  You give up?  The first thing you need comes from within and it is “Self Trust”.  Listen to this episode as I share the importance of having trust in Y.O.U when it comes to your wellness journey.   I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Bl...2023-09-2718 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep29 | Don’t Lose Weight! Change Your Body Composition!Hey Love! So you want to lose weight right?  Or do you want to lose fat? Or do you want to gain muscle? Or do you want to do all of the above.  In this episode, I’m going to talk about why you shouldn’t focus on weight loss and the number on the scale.  Instead, focus on changing the composition of body!  Listen in as I dig into body re-composition! Here are the links to the articles I referenced in this episode: Harvard Health Publishing - Strength Training Builds More Tha...2023-09-1813 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep28 | Should Women Over 40 Do Intermittent Fasting?Hey Love! Have you thought about trying Intermittent Fasting and wondered: Is intermittent fasting safe for women over 40? Can intermittent fasting help with menopause-related weight gain? How does intermittent fasting affect hormones, particularly during perimenopause and menopause? If you have, then this episode is for you.  In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the benefits and limitations of Intermittent Fasting for women over 40.  I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach If y...2023-09-1120 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep27 | Top Ten Foods For Women Over 40Hey Love! Listen in as I talk about the 10 foods that I eat as a wellness coach and that you should incorporate into your weekly nutrition line up.  These foods taste good, can help you feel energized, satisfied AND they can help you with your weight loss and maintenance goals. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   If you would like more support and to be a...2023-08-2921 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep26 | 5 Mindset Shifts You Need - Consistency Part 2Hey Love! Today’s episode is a follow up to episode 25 which is about hormones and inconsistency.  In this episode, I’m going to talk about five mindset shifts you need to make to help you stay consistent on your health and wellness journey. If you struggle with consistency, listen in and I encourage you to try these mindset shifts, implement them slowly and be patient with yourself through this process. I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight...2023-08-2115 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep25 | Consistently Inconsistent? Hormones and Your Weight Loss Struggle – Part 1Hey Love! Do you struggle with being consistent working out or eating in a way that you know will get you to where you want to be?  Do you start a plan on Monday and by Tuesday night you have decided to wait until next Monday? If that sounds familiar then tune in, this episode is for you!  I’m going to talk about that it is not always about willpower.  Sometimes our hormones play a role in our inconsistency.  I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace...2023-08-1419 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep24 | How to Reset Your Routine After VacationHey Love! Did you take some time off from your health and wellness goal after vacation and need some help getting back on track? If you did, don’t worry, I got you covered.  In this episode, I have six tips to help you to mentally and physically get back into or even get into a routine after you’ve taken some time off. I hope you find this episode motivating and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   ...2023-08-0714 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep23 | What Comes First, Cardio or Weights?Hey Love! Are you confused about if you should do cardio or weight training first when you’re working out?  If so, this episode is for you!  Today, I’ll be diving into what comes first, “the cardio” or “the weights”.  I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of both and help you figure out what’s best for you based on where you are in your health and wellness journey. I hope you find this episode inspiring and motivating. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutr...2023-07-3110 minThe Lesbian Dating App Disasters PodcastThe Lesbian Dating App Disasters PodcastWas I The Red Flag? - The Lesbian Dating App Disasters Podcast S2, Episode 4Welcome to The Lesbian Dating App Disasters Podcast! The Lesbian Dating App Disasters Podcast is hosted by Bréon LaDawn. This podcast chronicles the “disasters” she has experienced in online dating as a Black lesbian in Detroit, MI. Online dating isn’t easy. When you layer queer dynamics on top, it even gets stickier. Bréon is no stranger to creating, producing, or performing. Outside of her podcast, she is a professional Theatre actor, award winning film actor, and hand model, among other creative endeavors. The Lesbian Dating App Disasters streams on all major platforms.  To stream...2023-07-2714 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep22 | Most Effective Weight Loss Workouts for Women Over 40Hey Love! In this episode, I will be talking about the best workouts for our tribe, women over 40!   If you want find out how to ensure your workouts are effective and safe, take a listen to this episode.  I’ll also be sharing the workouts I do on a weekly basis! I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   If you would like more support and to be a par...2023-07-2414 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep21 | Juicing for Weight Loss - Pros and ConsHey Love! Have you ever thought about doing a weight loss juice cleanse and wondered if they actually work? If you've been thinking about it then you are in luck.  Today I’m going to be talking about the pros and cons of juicing for weight loss.  I’ll also share with you my weight loss juice cleanse experience, my thoughts and whether or not I recommend a juice cleanse for weight loss.   I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!  2023-07-1814 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep20 |3 Tips To Stay On Track While on VacationHey Love! Summer time is in full effect and for many of us that mean a well deserved break aka VACATION!!!! It’s time to get away from our day to day routines, travel to new places or visiting loved ones in familiar home towns. With vacation, we often throw all caution to the wind which can include our health and wellness goals. But that doesn’t have to be the case.  Listen in as a I share some easy tips on how you can have fun, enjoy the summer aaaand stay...2023-07-1018 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep19 | Hormone Harmony and Weight Loss for Women Over 40Hey Love!   In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about a hot topic for my tribe, HORMONES!!   Tune in as I talk about some hormones that need to be in balance for your overall health, wellness, weight management and weight loss.   I’ll also be sharing five things you should be doing to help you naturally balance your hormones   I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging.   Peace and Blessings!   LaDawn Hickman Holist...2023-06-2216 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep18 | Let’s Talk Mindset 5 Tips To Keep a Positive MindsetHey Love! On today's podcast, I’ll be talking about encouraging yourself on your health and wellness journey.  We often encourage and show support to those around us, but it's important to recognize that we need to do the same for ourselves. I’ll be sharing why it's necessary to take the time to evaluate our progress, give ourselves words of encouragement, and shift our mindset when needed. I’ll also be giving you five tips to keep a positive mindset.  I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging. Peace and Bles...2023-06-1512 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep17 | Balanced Eating for Women Over 40 Macros – Part 3Hey Love! In this last episode, I'll be finishing up this three part series on the importance of eating balanced meals and how to enjoy the foods you love while staying on course with your weight loss and management goals. Listen in as I share how managing my macros has been a game changer for me and how you can apply these strategies to your health and wellness journey. I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. As promised below are 10 simple strategies for balanced meals that include protein, carbohydrates...2023-06-1313 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep16 | Balanced Eating for Women Over 40 Macros Part 2Hey there!   In these next few episodes I’ll be talking about the importance of eating balanced meals and how to enjoy the foods you love while staying on course with your weight loss and management goals. Listen in as I share how managing my macros has been a game changer for me and how you can apply these strategies to your health and wellness journey. I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Acc...2023-06-0815 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep15 | Balanced Eating for Women Over 40 - Macros Part 1Hey there! In these next few episodes I’ll be talking about the importance of eating balanced meals and how to enjoy the foods you love while staying on course with your weight loss and management goals. Listen in as I share how managing my macros has been a game changer for me and how you can apply these strategies to your health and wellness journey. I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach...2023-06-0618 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep14 | Lessons I Learned From My Laptop - 10 Preventative Health Care Tips for Women Over 40Hey Love! Recently I had an extremely frustrating incident with my laptop.  It stopped working and I pretty much lost everything for almost two weeks.  Now to be fair to my computer, it gave me fair warning but I chose to ignore the warnings. Aaaand to me make it even more fun, I hadn’t backed it up.  Yes, you read it correctly – I hadn’t backed my computer up. Oh, what sad days these have been for me here lately, insert crying emoji.   While this event rocked my world for a bit, I wa...2023-06-0115 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep13 | Best Weight Loss Diets for Women Over 40 - Part 2Hey Love! Are you struggling with finding the right diet to meet your weight loss goals? Are you overwhelmed with all the options? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.  I’m going to be talking about some of the benefits and challenges of some of the most popular diets.  I’ll also share my experiences with some of these diets as well.  I hope you find these episodes informative and beneficial on your weight loss journey. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Account...2023-05-1814 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep12 | Best Weight Loss Diets for Women Over 40 - Part 1Hey Love! Are you struggling with finding the right diet to meet your weight loss goals? Are you overwhelmed with all the options? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.  I’m going to be talking about some of the benefits and challenges of a few of the most popular diets.  I’ll be sharing my experiences with some of these diets as well.  I hope you find these episodes informative and beneficial on your weight loss journey.  If you would like more support and to be a part of a community...2023-05-1014 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep11 | 10 Ways to Make Healthy Living a LifestyleAre you looking for some encouragement to help you make a mindset shift to want to live a healthy lifestyle?  If so, then you are in the right place my friend.  In this episode, I’ll be talking about ways to shift your focus from thinking about weight loss as an “event” to making a positive mindset shift to wanting to live a healthy lifestyle.  I’ll be giving you some simple yet actionable tips you can implement today to help you on your health and wellness journey. I hope you find this episode ins...2023-05-0813 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep10 | Tone or Muscle - Which is better?Hey Love! Let’s talk about tone and muscle!  In the episode I’m going to talk about why you shouldn’t be afraid to lift weights and build muscle.  I’ll also tell you why building muscle will help you get the tone and definition that you’re looking for. I hope you find this episode informative and encouraging. Peace and Blessing! LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach If you would like more support and to be a part of a community of women like y...2023-05-0511 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep09 | The Mental and Physical Health Connection - 6 Ways to Focus On Your Mental HealthHey Love! In this episode, I’m going to talk about the importance of focusing on your mental health as well as your physical health.   As a mom of a kiddo on the spectrum for Autism, I’ve really had to ensure that I’m prioritizing my mental health right along with my physical health.  Mental health and physical health are closely connected. When one is affected, it can have a direct impact on the other, I know that to be a fact as I’ve seen it up close and personal. It is vital th...2023-05-0315 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep08 | Want to WANT To Work Out - Tips on How to Make It an Automatic PriorityHey Love! If you’re struggling with WANTING to work out as much as you know you NEED to work out then this episode is dedicated to you.   I’m going to chat about a thought process that I know will help you to prioritize working out.    I hope you find this episode inspiring and encouraging.   Peace and Blessing!   LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach   If you would like more support and to be a pa...2023-04-0711 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep07 | How Much Weight Should I Lose In a Week?Hey Love!   Are you well on your way in your weight loss journey and wondering if all the claims and hype about losing five or even ten pounds in a week true?  Or are you just getting started and wondering, “How long is it going to take me to lose this weight?”  Stick around as I talk about how much weight YOU should expect to lose in a week.  I’ll also share some weight loss indicators that, in my opinion, are far better than the scale. I hope you find this episo...2023-04-0311 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep06 | Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss - 3 Reasons Why You Need to Prioritize Your RestHey Love! We all know that sleep is important, yet we often put it at the bottom of our priority list.  For good reason right?  All the other things we need to accomplish are more important, sleep can wait.  But should it?   Listen in as I share with you three reasons why you need to prioritize your rest and I’ll drop a few habits to help you do just that.   If you would like more support and to be a part of a community of women like you, please join my Facebook Community...2023-03-2211 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep05 | Fallen Off The Weight Loss Wagon; Have Grace With YourselfHey Love!   Being on a weight loss journey can be hard and at times, down right discouraging.   You fall off the wagon, stop and start over and over again.  Discouragement leads to beating yourself up and negative self-talk, which can be as toxic as comments from your favorite “frenemy”.  Staying in the space of negative self-talk for too long can hold you back from getting back on track.  This is one of the many reasons why it’s important to “have grace with yourself” on your weight loss journey.   Tune in as I share my perspective on ha...2023-03-1710 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep04 | 5 Ways to Keep Meal Prep SimpleHey Love! Do you want to meal prep but you’re overwhelmed with the process? Are you seeing all of the beautifully prepped meals on social media and think to yourself, “Who has time for all of that?!” Meal prep is a sure fire way to help you stay on track with your nutritional goals and in this episode, I’m going to be talking about five ways to help you keep the process simple.   I hope that you will use some of these tips and give yourself permission to create a meal prep plan...2023-03-0610 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep03 | 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing WeightHey Love! Today I’m going to be talking about three reasons why you may not be losing weight even though you're eating clean and working out.  This episode is meant to prompt you to evaluate what you’re currently doing and make adjustments to move you forward in your health and wellness journey. If you would like more support from me as well as a group of other women like you, please join my Facebook Community, “Essential Wellness w/LaDawn Hickman”. Peace and Blessings, LaDawn Hickman Holistic Nutrition Weight Lo...2023-02-2111 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal Prep01 | Why I started The Healthy Habits 180 PodcastIf you're listening to this podcast then you probably struggle with reaching your healthy and wellness goals and you’re looking for some help.  I’m glad you found this Podcast and I want to share with you why it was on my heart to start this podcast.     I am LaDawn Hickman a certified Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach and Accountability Coach and I help women over 40 get off the hamster wheel of dieting and quick fixes to lose the weight for good so they can look good, feel even better and show up with confiden...2023-01-0105 minHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepHealthy Habits 180, Fitness Over 40, Weight Loss, Quick Workouts, Easy Meal PrepTrailer | The Healthy Habits 180 PodcastDo you want to lose weight but you are sooooo tired of starting over? Are you frustrated with yourself because you can’t stay committed to your fitness goals? Do you need some accountability?? Do you wish you could stop the habits that you know are keeping you from reaching your goals?   You feel like you’re always starting over! You start strong on Monday morning and by Monday evening, you’ve decided that next Monday will be a better day to start.  Or the beginning of the next month, or after the holidays or after this vacation...2023-01-0104 minThe Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThe Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterRelationship Insights with LaDawn Black: Art, Advice, and Personal GrowthStep into the captivating world of relationships, love, and personal growth with LaDawn Black, a native of Washington, DC, and an accomplished Relationship Expert, Voice Artist, and Multimedia Personality. Join host Rob Lee on "The Truth in This Art" podcast as we delve into an intriguing interview with LaDawn, where she shares her inspiring journey and the profound influence it has on her work today. Discover the wisdom, insights, and advice that have made LaDawn a respected authority in the realm of relationships and media.In this engaging episode, we explore:LaDawn's personal story and the...2022-11-0944 minBeyond Belief SobrietyBeyond Belief SobrietyEpisode 280: LaDawn Did It For RealAre you ready to meet a secular force of nature? Then you won’t want to miss this episode. Our guest, LaDawn, shares with us the harrowing passage she made from hardened alcoholic to master of a YouTube channel that regularly delights, inspires and informs viewers on a range of mental health, lifestyle and sobriety-related topics. A woman unafraid to be 100% herself, LaDawn gets real in a way that will resonate with anyone who has ever had no choice but to make Alcoholics Anonymous their own. She has come back from childhood trauma and processed through tremendous loss in he...2022-09-141h 06LaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 60: A Soul UnsurrenderedThere is never a perfect time to make a long overdue change for your life... We wish that everything aligns at the same time but the truth is you proceed with caution, trusting your instinct while moving forward believing that you will not fall and when the time is needed a light will shine on the next step. In episode 60 of the LaDawn Townsend podcast we will talk openly about what it takes to make the pivot, keep your courage and flourish. To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-09-1316 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 55: A Call for LeadersLeaders are needed now more than ever before. With disruptions in the marketplace created by COVID-19, navigating DE&I conversations, winning over clients, and keeping the organization moving forward. The role of the leader within a company has evolved dramatically. In this episode of the podcast LaDawn Townsend, CEO & Founder of the VOS Group places a call for leaders to rise up and lead differently.  To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2423 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 54: Creating the C-Suite Team of TomorrowThe concerns within the CEO about the dwindling level of talent within the C-Suite team and the ever-growing need to improve performance within mid-level management it is understanding why CEOs are worried. On today's podcast LaDawn Townsend, CEO Advisor & Strategist shares the top three priorities to add to your 2022 strategy plan to support the employees while creating in-house top talent and strengthening employee retention.   To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2419 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 53: The Exhale Every Leader Must DoWhat do you NOT want to move into 2022 with?   In this bonus episode of the podcast LaDawn Townsend CEO & Founder of VOS Group shares insights on what to add to your leadership plan for 2022.    To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com  #leadershipdevelopment #ceosuite #2022planning2022-08-2408 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 42: From Nearly 400lbs to Fabulously Free (My Money Story Journey)I'm LaDawn Townsend, a former banker, corporate executive & teacher of wealth mastery and in this video I'm sharing the story of how I went from being nearly 400lbs, broke, busted and disgusted at my life along with how I changed it.    To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com  2022-08-2313 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 41: Realigning Leadership to Meet Goals"In the early years of forming my firm the VOS Group, I was focused, as many new entrepreneurs are, on scaling the business as quickly as possible. This is not the wrong move to make in actuality it helped to accelerate the success of our firm." However, along the way, I began to ask myself a question and that was "What is next for our clients and our employees?" - LaDawn Townsend, CEO of the VOS Group It starts with the leadership.  Today in episode #3 of our Vlog Leadership is focusing on how to re-aligning l...2022-08-2310 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 38: Companies Are Not a DemocracyCompanies are not a democracy nor are they a dictatorship however there is a fine line to follow. How do you get buy-in from your team while making the tough decisions?    In this episode  LaDawn Townsend, CEO Advisory & Founder of the VOS Group will share with you how.    To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2331 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 28: Four Foundations in BusinessWhen it comes to accelerating revenue businesses of all sizes need to have four core foundations in place. In this 5 minute training from a private client session archives  Strategist LaDawn Townsend teaches more on this topic.  To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2307 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 19: How to Manage a Work From Home Team During a Time of CrisisToday many companies are finding themselves in a position of having to pivot overnight and implement a work from home program for employees as the marketplace is taking precautions to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 virus.  In today's podcast CEO LaDawn Townsend shares 3 ways to implement a effective work from home program for your team.  1To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2312 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 16: Activating the Next GearActivating the next gear within a organization will unlock a new level of sales potential. In today's podcast CEO, LaDawn Townsend, will share with you how to create a new standard within your company that can activate this potential.   To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2312 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp15: When is it time to reward yourself in business?In every cycle of business, this inevitably happens to some. Things seem to be going well which then turns into increased employee benefits, expansion without consideration for profit margins and expanded time away from the business for leaders without the standards in place to ensure the work is being performed to standard.      In today's 7-minute podcast CEO LaDawn Townsend shares with you how to provide rewards while also moving towards the goal.    To learn more visit www.ladawntownsend.com2022-08-2307 minLaDawn Townsend PodcastLaDawn Townsend PodcastEp 13: Creating Choices in BusinessAll companies need choices within the organization. What are choices? Revenue. 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