Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic
Shawna and LaLa's mission is to empower and advocate for women living with health challenges and disabilities. Through our podcast, we offer a unique blend of humor, honesty, and innovative solutions, providing practical advice and emotional support. Navigating life obstacles with honest product reviews. With laughter and resilience, we celebrate each victory, big or small. Our goal is to foster a vibrant community where every woman feels understood and valued. We strive to create a more inclusive and supportive world for all. Every episode, they tackle their health challenges and disabilities head-on, sharing personal stories that celebrate resilience and the power of vulnerability.
Episodes
September 25, 2025 • 42 mins
LaLa shares a wild story from a local dance party she attended with Giulina, where a total stranger walked up and asked her to hold her baby then disappeared. Neither LaLa nor anyone else had any clue who this woman was, but she trusted LaLa with her child! Shawna still can’t get over it. Also in this episode, Shawna and LaLa sit down with Ken Dabrow, who is a 95-year-old voiceover artist and author of Age My Ass. Ken brings his w...
Mark as Played
September 10, 2025 • 51 mins
This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa get brutally honest about sleepless nights, school beginning, and the heaviness of today’s world. LaLa breaks down in tears while talking about the heartbreaking stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, and in a shocking twist, the girls learn live while recording that activist Charlie Kirk had been shot. (This episode was recorded before news broke of his passing. Our deepest condol...
Mark as Played
August 28, 2025 • 39 mins
In part two of our Nashville adventure, hosts Shawna and LaLa dive deeper into the city's vibrant culture, from luxurious stays to unforgettable nights out.First, they check into the stylish Holston House Hotel Nashville, an Art Deco masterpiece in the heart of downtown Nashville. They explore why this Nashville hotel is a standout, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury with its rooftop pool and prime location near a...
Mark as Played
August 20, 2025 • 47 mins
What was supposed to be a fun night out in Nashville nearly turned into a true crime podcast story. Shawna and LaLa share how LaLa’s terrifying encounter with a creepy “Dexter” type stranger was stopped thanks to two heroic men who came to her rescue. After the chaos, the hosts shift gears and dive into the Nashville music scene, spotlighting Hudson Valley talent making waves in Music City and chatting with rising indie artist Coe...
Mark as Played
August 14, 2025 • 35 mins
LaLa shares how her family trip to Florida took a scary turn when her daughter had a severe allergic reaction to mosquito bites and ended up in the ER. Never heard of Skeeter Syndrome? Parents, you’ll want to pay attention.
Back home, chaos continues as LaLa juggles last-minute packing for Nashville and gets pulled into a neighbor’s impromptu BBQ. Her kitchen lifesaver? The Seal Vax, which helped her marinate chicken in half the t...
Back home, chaos continues as LaLa juggles last-minute packing for Nashville and gets pulled into a neighbor’s impromptu BBQ. Her kitchen lifesaver? The Seal Vax, which helped her marinate chicken in half the t...
Mark as Played
July 23, 2025 • 21 mins
This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa unpack one of the most talked-about viral video from Coldplay’s concert. Is there more to the story? Shawna shares a personal health update that she’s been diagnosed with a hernia and is preparing to meet with a surgeon. She opens up about how she’s feeling, what’s next, and how she’s navigating it all. Meanwhile, LaLa introduces the newest visitor in her life... A baby squirre...
Mark as Played
July 10, 2025 • 29 mins
This week, Shawna and LaLa unpack the heartbreaking floods in Kerrville, Texas that devastated a girls' camp and left many kids missing or worse. They also vent about the endless rain in New York. LaLa prepares for a trip to Florida and asks listeners—do you eat at chain restaurants on vacation or keep it local?? Plus, the girls tackle adult internet trolls and why some people just can’t scroll on. Shawna shares a must-hear review...
Mark as Played
June 26, 2025 • 47 mins
In this inspiring episode, Shawna and LaLa explore the deeper meaning behind the question: Are you hauling rocks or building a cathedral? They reflect on how sunny summer days have boosted their mental health and share powerful life lessons they wish they knew in their 20s, like following your dreams and proving naysayers wrong.The episode also features an exclusive interview with Elisa Gilbert, founder of Vivienne Charles Jewelry....
Mark as Played
June 19, 2025 • 28 mins
This week, Shawna and LaLa discuss the never-ending rain, school memories that still linger, and their best summers filled with adventures in the woods, family trips, and AOL IM chats. Don’t miss LaLa’s review of the educational Lingo Kids app and why Tom from MySpace gets under her skin!
Mark as Played
June 11, 2025 • 28 mins
This week is a rollercoaster ride! Shawna talks about her frightening late-night encounter when her Vivint security system alerted her to a possible break-in, and LaLa shares her frustration over Shakira’s concert being canceled due to a crushed stage. The girls turn the focus to the fun as they attend Whoopi Goldberg’s "Whoop-Tea" launch party, rubbing elbows with Genesis Infused founders Faye Coleman and Priscilla Wynn, hip-hop a...
Mark as Played
May 29, 2025 • 36 mins
Shawna’s Memorial Day birthday might’ve been cold, but this episode is bringing the heat! Shawna spills on her birthday weekend woes, and the debate of the century: Would your partner be mad if you vacationed solo while they worked? Head over to our Instagram and let us know what you think in our poll!LaLa opens up about the mom guilt that comes with raising a teenager, while Shawna dives into the unique guilt of juggling work and ...
Mark as Played
May 23, 2025 • 31 mins
From dreamy cruise getaway to total disaster — LaLa spills all the tea on her Bermuda-bound trip that took a wild turn (and let’s just say, it’s anything but smooth sailing). Will she ever cruise again?Meanwhile, Shawna opens up about her latest health journey and how Eat Clean To Go is changing the game for her diet. Plus, she shares a must know solution for post-surgery hair loss.
spoiler: Musely’s Hair Solution might just be a mi...
spoiler: Musely’s Hair Solution might just be a mi...
Mark as Played
May 8, 2025 • 88 mins
In this episode, LaLa opens up about her rising anxiety as she prepares for a new cruise, reflecting on the terrifying storm she encountered during her first one. Shawna and LaLa also dive into the fascinating world of red light therapy with Clearlight's Marketing Manager, Melissa Van Riper, who explains the science behind it and its incredible benefits for health and wellness. Next, they sit down with Sarah Sparks, author of The...
Mark as Played
May 1, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode, Shawna opens up about her ongoing health struggles, sharing her journey through weeks of uncertainty, endless tests, and the importance of advocating for yourself in today's ever-changing medical field. The girls reflect on how the healthcare system has evolved and why speaking up for your own well-being has never been more crucial.
With Mother's Day just around the corner, Shawna and LaLa share their top gift ideas...
With Mother's Day just around the corner, Shawna and LaLa share their top gift ideas...
Mark as Played
April 3, 2025 • 23 mins
Shawna and LaLa are back after being under the weather! Shawna shares her frustrating health journey, ending in an ER visit where she was finally diagnosed with a GI tract infection and a UTI—proof that self-advocacy is key! Plus, they dive into Easter fun with Good Pops, a tasty dairy-free treat for kids, and LaLa gives an update on Giulina’s potty training success. And you won’t believe what one mom asked for in a parenting group...
Mark as Played
March 6, 2025 • 32 mins
Shawna shares the chaos of her MRI contrast allergy and her mom’s spine surgery recovery, while LaLa brings the heat with a chilling online threat against her children. They’re also taking on schools, digital dangers, and why parents need to stay sharp in today’s world.
Mark as Played
February 13, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode, Shawna and LaLa tackle two pressing issues: disaster preparedness and the alarming decline in modern manners. They explore doomsday prepping essentials while highlighting troubling trends like kids bringing their parents to job interviews, the rise of laziness in today’s workplace, and poor customer service experiences. LaLa shares her frustration with a staggering $1300 electricity bill, a concern shared by many a...
Mark as Played
February 5, 2025 • 41 mins
Shawna and LaLa are back, even with LaLa battling the flu. The Grammy Awards spark heated debates as Shawna and LaLa discuss Beyoncé’s unexpected win for Best Country Album and Kanye West’s wife’s Bianca Censori revealing ensemble. They also discuss the rise in plane crashes—coincidence or something more? Shawna’s conversation with Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, brings hope and perspective with his incredible story of tr...
Mark as Played
January 16, 2025 • 48 mins
Shawna and LaLa kick off 2025 with a bang! The girls are on the hunt for an intern, LaLa shares a lucky break involving her ZAGG camera cover, and Shawna recounts a creepy encounter with a would-be intruder stopped by her Vivint security system. They also dive into the devastating fires ravaging LA, discuss Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s plea for donations, and raise questions about celebrity privilege. Plus, they spotlight a mis...
Mark as Played
December 19, 2024 • 36 mins
Shawna and LaLa are back, and this time they’re sharing their ultimate holiday gift guide! After both experiencing unexpected hospital visits on the same day, they’re ready to lift the holiday spirit with their favorite gift picks.From must-have toys to wellness essentials, they wrap up their guide featuring amazing brands: Air Doctor, Day Break Skincare, Fifth Dimension Skincare, Hatchimal, iHealth, Latitude Board, Melii Baby, Mop...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.