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  • Don't Trust Anyone

    Don't Trust Anyone
    2026/04/30
    This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna shares a one month update on her TMS therapy journey and opens up about feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, and very much in need of a vacation — even if that “getaway” happens to be a trip to West Virginia with her mom’s senior group.Then, we sit down with Linda Perillo to discuss her new book Your Payment Method Has Been Declined and the unbelievable true story behind it, including the alleged mishandling and theft of a trust fund Linda’s father set up for his children involving family, lawyers, and banks. It’s a powerful conversation about betrayal, resilience, and what happens when the people and systems you trust let you down.Plus, Shawna catches up with RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad at the ReelAbilities Film Festival for a conversation about living with cerebral palsy, disability representation in film, how far Hollywood has come, and where inclusion still falls short.

    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Posting the Perfect Life… Then Asking for Money + Ali Stroker Speaks Out

    Posting the Perfect Life… Then Asking for Money + Ali Stroker Speaks Out
    2026/04/23
    This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna shares a real and honest update on her TMS therapy journey. Then LaLa asks a simple question that turns into a full conversation… what’s something people brag about that you can’t stand? From designer labels to posting the “perfect” life, things get real fast. In the middle of it all, LaLa brings up designer sunglasses and Shawna immediately thinks she’s being called out. Shawna also opens up about planning her mom’s 70th birthday and the unexpected stress of figuring out the guest list… including whether kids should be invited.

    Plus, they sit down with Ali Stroker to talk about the upcoming ReelAbilities Film Festival and what still needs to change in Hollywood. They dive into how the industry continues to get casting wrong when it comes to actors with disabilities, why authentic representation matters, and what real progress actually looks like.


    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    58 分
  • The Journal Farrah Abraham Should Start

    The Journal Farrah Abraham Should Start
    2026/04/16
    This week, Shawna and LaLa break down the Farrah Abraham drama after she allegedly stiffed a hairdresser and lashed out at anyone who sided with the stylist. Sometimes it’s not everyone else… sometimes it’s time to look inward. Shawna shares an update on starting TMS therapy and what this next step looks like after years of trying to find what works. Plus, Katie Wood joins the show to talk about her journal A Simple Seed and how putting pen to paper can be the first step toward real growth and change.

    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    33 分
  • Life Is Too Short… So Why Are We Living Like This?

    Life Is Too Short… So Why Are We Living Like This?
    2026/04/09
    This week hits on a lot of real-life moments that make you stop and think! LaLa’s husband, a police chief, heads to Kentucky for training focused on mental health and coping mechanisms for high-stress careers. It opens up a bigger conversation about how much pressure people carry and how important it is to actually take care of yourself. At the same time, LaLa realizes something simple but real… As adults, we just don’t sleep in anymore. Life doesn’t slow down. Then Shawna shares something that really puts things into perspective. Her mom is turning 70 and chose a one-day party over a full vacation just to avoid missing work. And it makes you think… why are we living like this? Life is too short to keep putting things off.
    Take the trip. Call the person. Be present. The girls are joined by life coach Patrick Mitchell, author of This Is My Moment, talking about stepping into your life now. Plus, Shawna catches up with Dr. Conchita Hernandez from the Maryland School for the Blind to talk about self-advocacy, independence, and how assistive technology has evolved over the years.
    This episode is a wake-up call.

    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    48 分
  • The Party Era vs Real Life + A Story That Will Change You

    The Party Era vs Real Life + A Story That Will Change You
    2026/03/26
    Spring is finally here, and this episode goes from wild throwbacks to real-life conversations we’re all thinking about.We sit down with Chad and Jazmine Faries from the documentary Iron Family, sharing Jazmine’s incredible journey living with Down syndrome, her confidence, resilience, and her dream of becoming a storyteller. Her story, and the strength of her family, is something everyone needs to hear, especially following Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Then… we shift gears. After a weekend event in the city, LaLa shares a moment that sparked a full throwback to the early 2000's, when partying Thursday through Sunday and still making it to work was just normal life.But what really gets us talking… Kids are hitting their parents?! We’re seeing more and more of this behavior being labeled as “gentle parenting,” and we honestly can’t believe some parents are just accepting it. When did this become normal? And what happened to discipline and respect?
    This episode is a mix of inspiration, nostalgia, and real, unfiltered conversations about how much things have changed.
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    1 時間 8 分
  • I Woke Up During My Colonoscopy…

    I Woke Up During My Colonoscopy…
    2026/03/23
    Shawna headed to Mohegan Sun for an overnight trip to see 3 Days Grace, rushing from one thing to the next—only to spend most of the night waiting on lines. The next day? More of the same. She rushed home to prep for her colonoscopy, arrived on time for her 1:15pm appointment… and didn’t get called back until 4:30.
    But that wasn’t even the craziest part.
    During the procedure… Shawna woke up.
    Instead of panicking, she found herself watching it happen in real time—and actually thought it was fascinating. Meanwhile, LaLa absolutely cannot stop laughing over the entire situation.
    As if that wasn’t enough chaos, Gio joins track and somehow ends up on a two-hour bus ride home… despite living just five minutes from school.
    Plus, we sit down with Wendy from Wendylandia to talk about her business and her experience at Modern Day Wife.
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    28 分
  • Life Beyond The Mic with Vic DiBitetto, Kaelynn Partlow & Matt Walst

    Life Beyond The Mic with Vic DiBitetto, Kaelynn Partlow & Matt Walst
    2026/03/12
    This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa recap their night seeing Vic DiBitetto live at Bergen Performing Arts Center, sharing some of their favorite moments from his performance and the humor that keeps audiences laughing. The girls also sit down with Kaelynn Partlow, author of Life on the Bridge, to talk about her time on Love on the Spectrum, the opportunities that experience has opened for her, and the importance of understanding that people experience and navigate the world in different ways. Plus, Shawna interviews Matt Walst of Three Days Grace, discussing the band’s new album Alienation, life on the road, and how their music continues to connect with fans around the world.
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    30 分
  • Vic DiBitetto: Everyday Frustrations and Viral Comedy

    Vic DiBitetto: Everyday Frustrations and Viral Comedy
    2026/03/05
    Comedian Vic DiBitetto joins Shawna and LaLa on Life Beyond The Mic for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, everyday frustrations, and the moments in life that everyone can relate to. The girls first share highlights from the Modern Day Wife event, where they sat down with longevity coach Erica Hollingdrake Weir to talk about the habits that can help people live longer, healthier lives and why small changes can make a big impact over time. Then the laughs kick in when Vic DiBitetto joins the show ahead of his March 7th performance at Bergen PAC in Englewood, NJ. Vic talks about the everyday things that drive people crazy, the frustrations of modern technology, and how those moments often become the inspiration behind his comedy. The conversation also turns to the real star of some of Vic’s viral videos, his famous cat Eddie, a fan favorite who has stolen the spotlight more than once. In one of the funniest moments of the interview, Vic also finds out LaLa is 40 and can’t believe it. Between the laughs and stories, the girls quickly decided Vic might just be their new “Uncle Vic”.

    Vic DiBitetto is known for his viral social media videos and stand up comedy that captures the everyday frustrations people are thinking but rarely say out loud.
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    34 分