Do You Want to Be Made Whole?

Healing has a cost… and not just financially. In this episode, I take you on the journey leading up to my hysterectomy — the warning signs, the struggles, the decisions, and the moments that changed everything. I didn’t ask for iron deficiency anemia. I didn’t ask for my body to go through these changes. But I had to make a choice… to fight for my health, my life, and my future. This episode goes...

Title: I Didn’t Have Help… So I’m Becoming It | Overcoming Hardship, Healing, and Finding Strength Have you ever needed help… and couldn’t find it? In this powerful episode of Do You Want To Be Made Whole?, LaShanda M. Loughridge shares her real-life experiences with: Divorce and emotional healing Parenting a child with a disability Financial hardship and medical challenges Feeling overwhelmed, ju...

What does it really cost to be “her”? We celebrate the modern woman — educated, independent, resilient, accomplished. We applaud the CEOs, the mothers, the entrepreneurs, the wives, the single women building empires on their own. But behind the degrees, the promotions, the smiles, and the strength… there is a cost. In this deeply personal and generational conversation, LaShanda honors the women wh...

In this inspiring episode, LaShanda M. Loughridge reflects on 44 years of life, love, and self-discovery. From growing up searching for acceptance, to marriage, motherhood, career success, and ultimately pressing reset in 2020, she shares how healing began when she stopped seeking validation from others and started choosing herself. This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need permissio...

This episode challenges traditional New Year’s resolutions, calling them “reso-lies” that often lead to overcommitting and disappointment. Instead of drastic promises, the host encourages a simpler, more realistic approach: just do better—one choice at a time.

Author, LaShanda M. Loughridge, shares her story of overcoming triumph as she navigated her educational journey. Her story is inspirational and warmly heartfelt, as well as a true testimony that you can accomplish your dreams! There is a personalized and exclusive congratulatory message for graduates! This podcast is an excellent idea for a graduation gift from parents, family, friends, and/or lov...

Life can be even more beautiful when you are in a loving and thriving relationship. On this episode, you will hear the stories of strong women who married their first love, one married 3 times, one widowed, remarried, and married/divorced once. Prioritize yourself as a whole person first and take these words of wisdom. Apply what fits your needs and be the best you for you before you can be ANYTHI...

Spiritual wellness is a part of wholesomeness. Just as we addressed mental and physical in the first two episodes, we are now talking about our spiritual well being. It all works together. Maintaining spiritual wellness can include journaling, meditation, prayer, speaking affirmations, group therapy, having an accountability partner, or reading (just to name a few things). Your wellness is your re...

Physical wellness is a vital part of your wholesomeness. The body will tell you when something is not right. Preventative measures, such as wellness exams and physicals are covered by insurance at 100%. Dental checkups and eye exams are also important. You can find out a lot about the way you feel by listening to what your body tells you. I am super excited to have joining me and one who was a cri...

It is my hope and goal in going forth with podcasting to bring awareness to dark subjects that we as a community don’t like to discuss.  The stigma of the negativity associated with mental health and professional counseling has got to go!  It all works hand in hand - your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Nobody wants to discuss mental health until something tragic happe...

Life is hard and can make or break you! In dealing with the pressures of life, have you found yourself unable to get past what happened? Are you tired of the way you feel? Does your situation seem hopeless? This is a podcast that encourages you to heal, dare to dream, and be the best you for you! Life is meant to be lived! Tune in and let your pain be a light in your sky! See more