Taking a Deep Breath

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...

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…...

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, a...

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.

LaVonna welcomes her SISTER Friend, Margra Ferrier, to the conversation about the transitions and triumphs of marital love.  Margra inspires with her life story that gives insight into what she learned about herself and love as a very young woman and the "rebirth" of new love at 50.

LaVonna welcomes her first guest and friend of almost 40 years, Frederica Tokponwey. Frederica is the author of the podcast series 'Debunking the Myth of a Superwoman.'  Join them as they discuss Frederica's journey to unlocking her authentic "superpower" after many years of personal pain and tragedy.  

Episode 2 finds LaVonna celebrating a momentous occasion while revealing some of the roots of her underlying fears of change. Through her healing journey, which began four years ago, she comes to terms with the "aha moments" that led to her transition and triumph story.

It's never over; it just changes! Join LaVonna on the inaugural podcast episode that dives into her personal journey of learning the importance of "taking a deep breath" after the end of her illustrious athletic career and the difficult transition to life as a "normal person."

Intro of podcast series "taking a deep breath" hosted by 1992 Olympic Silver medalist LaVonna Martin Floreal