Integrating Technology and Coaching for Mental Wellness with LaShonda Walker

Women's Digital Health

Have you ever wanted to tell yourself a different story about your past? A story that embraces challenges, restores joy, and stops you from reliving past trauma over and over again.
My guest today is LaShonda Walker, the founder of A New Life Story Coaching Service. Despite checking all the societal boxes of success, LaShonda found herself exhausted and unfulfilled. Her turning point came during the pandemic, which led her to embrace the Adult Chair Model and eventually become a coach to help others navigate similar struggles.
This model involves looking at life through the lens of three different chairs: the inner child chair, the adolescent chair, and the adult chair. By exploring past experiences and focusing on the present moment, individuals can uncover their authentic selves and make positive changes in their lives.
In our conversation, LaShonda also discussed the impact of social media on mental health and how individuals can navigate external influences while focusing on their own well-being.
Topics include:

A description of the three phases of the adult chair model, and how exploring them can help you to change your story

• The way that technology can enhance well-being and provide resources for clients to use in between coaching sessions
• The first step to take in order to stay present and address overwhelming emotions
• Recognizing the legacy of generational patterns and shame on mental health
• Where to find out more about LaShonda and her work

Throughout the episode, LaShonda provides valuable insights into how technology can enhance the coaching experience, making mental health support more accessible and effective. She encourages listeners to take small steps, like a minute of deep breathing, to start changing their life and legacy.
Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for the Women's Digital Health Newsletter
• Visit LaShonda at A New Life Story
• Connect with LaShonda on Instagram and Facebook
• Listen to the A New Life Story podcast

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Chapters

1. Integrating Technology and Coaching for Mental Wellness with LaShonda Walker (00:00:00)

2. Reshaping your past narrative (00:00:33)

3. Overcoming societal expectations and self-discovery (00:07:30)

4. The adult chair model (00:10:37)

5. Creating characters in life (00:14:25)

6. Chairs and life phases (00:17:37)

7. Shame and generational patterns (00:22:11)

8. Mental Health in Communities of Color (00:25:29)

9. Slowing down for self-discovery (00:30:38)

10. Virtual sessions and client connection (00:32:25)

11. The power of storytelling (00:37:47)