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The Labors of Love Podcast

The Labors of Love Podcast

By La Shanda Sugg

Getting Real about Mental Health, Trauma, and Relationships. Conversations with guests asking what’s their “Labor of Love” and exploring how they impact our communities.

www.thelaborsoflove.com
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Episode 43: Food for Thought

The Labors of Love PodcastNov 24, 2020

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Episode 177: It Can All Be So Simple

Episode 177: It Can All Be So Simple

In this episode, Shanda and Heddy discuss the process of Spring, complex vs complicated, and the beauty of simplicity.


Leave us a Message!

⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/thelolpod⁠


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Mar 19, 202401:14:14
Episode 176: Your Care Down There

Episode 176: Your Care Down There

In this episode, Shanda and her guest Jamie Bolden, discuss reproductive women's health, breast feeding, and body image.


Leave us a Message!

⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/thelolpod⁠


For more info about Jamie and Your Care Down There:

yourcaredownthere.com

Facebook: YourCareDownThere

Instagram: @YourCareDownThere


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Mar 12, 202458:17
Episode 175: Full Alignment

Episode 175: Full Alignment

In this episode, Shanda and Heddy process Shanda's trip to Jamaica, discuss being, and alignment.

Leave us a Message! ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/thelolpod⁠


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Mar 05, 202401:12:47
Episode 174: Humor, Urban Decay, and the Wu

Episode 174: Humor, Urban Decay, and the Wu

In this episode, Heddy interviews her husband, TJ Firestone, and they discuss humor, observation as a mindfulness practice, and how expressing yourself can profoundly impact others.

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https://www.speakpipe.com/thelolpod


For more about TJ, check out his work at:

 https://staypuft420.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@STAYPUFT
https://channel.hammer.ucla.edu/


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Feb 27, 202447:05
Episode 173: Thoughts From The Middle

Episode 173: Thoughts From The Middle

The Labors of Love Podcast is 4 years old!!! On this episode Shanda, Heddy, and Jay drop nuggets of wisdom as they reflect on the journey and share some exciting things that are coming for the Labors of Love Community.  Leave us a Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/thelolpod

Or write us a note!


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Feb 20, 202401:11:55
Episode 172: Regulators

Episode 172: Regulators

In this episode, Shanda, Heddy, and their guest Cecily Engelhart, discuss their journey after completing their Coaching for Healing, Justice, and Liberation program, regulation, and the power of curiosity.


For more info about Cecily:

www.cecilyrose.co and www.rosiematho.com

Facebook: Cecily Rose LLC and Rosie Matȟó

Instagram: @cecily_rose_llc @rosiematho @rezrenovation_1904

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-engelhart-coaching/


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Feb 13, 202401:13:06
Episode 171: Just Dance

Episode 171: Just Dance

In this episode Shanda and her guest, Kim Popa, talk all about dance; it as a technology, the need for it to be equitable, and the barriers that keep people away.


For more info about Kim and Pones:

www.pones.org

Facebook: Pones

Instagram: @PonesInc

Twitter: @PonesInc

YouTube: @PonesInc


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Feb 06, 202401:11:55
Episode 170: Reflections From Hibernation

Episode 170: Reflections From Hibernation

In this episode, Shanda and Heddy reflect on their experiences from hibernation, the lessons they learned, and their emerging core values.


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jan 30, 202401:02:27
Episode 169: We All Have Parts

Episode 169: We All Have Parts

In this episode, returning guest, Haleigh Young, and Shanda discuss her recent diagnosis, the role of parenting in healing, and how we all have parts. 


Book Mentioned This Episode:

All Parts Are Welcome: A Dissociative Living Journal

By Dr. Nicole Black 


For More Info on Haleigh:

Email: haleighyoung@sbcglobal.net

For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jan 23, 202401:22:28
Episode 168: Hibernation

Episode 168: Hibernation

In this episode, Shanda and Heddy discuss time, rest, and why they are going into a period of hibernation.


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Dec 19, 202301:20:42
Episode 167: Stopping The Stigma

Episode 167: Stopping The Stigma

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Sherry McCamley, discuss her play, She's Crazy: Mental Health & Other Myths, and it's role in stopping the stigma around mental health and addiction.


For more info about Sherry:

stopthestigmaproductions.org

Facebook: SherryMcCamley

Instagram: @sherrymccamley

YouTube: Sherry McCamley


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Dec 12, 202358:05
Episode 166: Alleviating Suffering to Find Joy

Episode 166: Alleviating Suffering to Find Joy

In this episode, Heddy and her guest, Rev. Liên Shutt, discuss alleviating suffering - whether addressing structural racism or personal conflicts - using Buddhist teachings to engage, heal, and transform oneself and the world, the dangers of othering and falling into binary thinking, and staying resilient - with compassion and wisdom - in the midst of continuing violence in Gaza.


For more about Rev. Liên Shutt: https://accesstozen.org/  

View: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path 

Instagram: @accesstozen

BOOK: Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path

PODCAST: Opening Dharma Access


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC


Dec 05, 202301:03:35
Episode 165: Journey Design

Episode 165: Journey Design

In this episode Shanda and her guest, Iyobosa "Bo" Irabor, discuss recognizing your vibrations, time and its construct, and the power of your own narrative.


For more info about Bo:

www.insightfully.me

Enrollment for Journey Design is now open!

Course dates Jan 29 - Feb 29

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/iyo-irabor


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Nov 28, 202301:13:37
Episode 164: Grief and Humanity

Episode 164: Grief and Humanity

In this episode Shanda and Heddy discuss their grief journeys from losing parents to the humanity crises happening in the world right now.


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Nov 21, 202301:30:46
Episode 163: Laborless Love

Episode 163: Laborless Love

In this episode, Shanda, Heddy, and their guest, Aseanté Renee, discuss healing our littles, Ikea, and the importance of aligned community.


For mor info on Aseanté:

axongroupinc.com

Check out Aseanté hosting the Unraveled Mental Health Series on the Loveland Foundation Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rflMaO8i660&t=1s)

Instagram: @the.recovering.perfectionists

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseanterenee/


For more info about Heddy:

rosalee.org

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/

For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Nov 14, 202301:06:54
Episode 162: Seers and Their Prism Effect

Episode 162: Seers and Their Prism Effect

In this episode, Shanda, Heddy, and their guest, Victoria Cuellar, discuss being Seers and the power of naming what is, how we come here with what we need, and the joy of being in their 40's.


For more info on Victoria:

www.victoriacuellar.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcuellar/


For more info about Heddy:

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Nov 07, 202301:15:01
Episode 161: We Were Born Equipped

Episode 161: We Were Born Equipped

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Brandi Rahim, discuss how they've always possessed the gifts they use now, the role adults play in nurturing gifts in children, and finding your village.

For more info on Brandi:

Healyouwholeyou.com

Facebook: Heal You Whole You

Instagram: @Divine_empress_b


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Oct 31, 202301:13:56
Episode 160 - Unboxing: Finding Your Authentic Self

Episode 160 - Unboxing: Finding Your Authentic Self

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Melinda Olsen, discuss the Enneagram, and how they both have used it in their own personal healing and in helping others.


For more info about Melinda:

www.inviterracounseling.com

https://www.inviterracounseling.com/enneagram-growth

Facebook: @melindarolsen

Instagram: @inviterracounseling


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Oct 24, 202301:05:40
Episode 159: Authentically Yours

Episode 159: Authentically Yours

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Shelby Pressley, discuss the role of authenticity professionally, and personally. For more info on Shelby:

everevolvingwellness.squarespace.com

Instagram: Honeybee1018


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Oct 17, 202358:33
Episode 158 - Kintsukuroi: Discovering Beauty As We Heal

Episode 158 - Kintsukuroi: Discovering Beauty As We Heal

In this episode, Shanda, Heddy, and their guest, Sharon Hicks, discuss unlearning/deconditioning, the role of grieving, and Kintsukuroi.


For more info about Sharon:

sharonhicks.net https://kintsukuroicounseling.com/ https://kintsugigroups.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kintsukuroicounseling

Instagram: @sharonhicksrelationshipcoach

LinkedIn: Sharon Hicks

YouTube: @kintsukuroicounseling400. Kintsukuroi Counseling


For more info about Heddy:

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Oct 10, 202301:06:22
Episode 157: Being Unbound

Episode 157: Being Unbound

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, John Orr, discuss beliefs, systems, and what it means to be unbound.


For more info on John:

beingunbound.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/being.unbound.nyc

Instagram: @being_unbound

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-orr-lmhc-625268131/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Oct 03, 202358:58
Bonus Episode: Parenting Through Our Own Trauma

Bonus Episode: Parenting Through Our Own Trauma

In this Bonus Episode, Shanda discusses how the trauma you've experienced may come up again as you parent.


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Sep 30, 202349:43
Best of the #thelolpod: Episode 42: The Nature of Trauma

Best of the #thelolpod: Episode 42: The Nature of Trauma

In this Best of #thelolpod, Shanda uses some of her own personal experiences to illustrate many ways that trauma can be activated within the body and shares some techniques she's developed throughout her healing journey.


For more info about Labors of Love:


www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Sep 26, 202345:06
Episode 156: Finding Freedom in Being Seen
Sep 19, 202301:13:25
Bonus Episode: Our Story

Bonus Episode: Our Story

In this bonus episode, Shanda and Jay celebrate their 8th Anniversary by sharing their story.


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Sep 06, 202301:11:16
Episode 155: Safety in the Darkness

Episode 155: Safety in the Darkness

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Marvin Toliver, LCSW, discuss people pleasing, finding safety, and the freedom of healing.


For more info about Marvin:

www.marvintoliver.com

Instagram: @mtoliver_lcsw

Twitter: @mtoliver_lcsw

LinkedIn: Marvin Toliver, LCSW

YouTube: TedX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q8j1kcfSi4&t=13s

Smithsonian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqnlKSv-f98

For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Aug 29, 202301:14:51
Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 86: Financial Freedom as Self-Care

Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 86: Financial Freedom as Self-Care

In this Best of #thelolpod, Shanda and her guest, Founder and Investor, Andrew Tudor, discuss financial freedom and the roles of investments and self-awareness.


For more info about Andrew:

www.alchemistwealth.com

Instagram: @MrWealthCoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-tudor-cfp%C2%AE-ricp%C2%AE-7b332127/


For more info about Labors of Love:


www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Aug 22, 202352:27
Episode 154: Self And Its Feelings

Episode 154: Self And Its Feelings

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Joanne Kim, discuss individualism, shame, and feelings.


For more info about Joanne:


www.intelligentemotions.com

BIG Feeler First Aid Kithttps://www.intelligentemotions.com/firstaidkit
Intelligent Emotions waitlisthttps://www.intelligentemotions.com/waitlist 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/intelligentemotionscourse

Instagram: www.instagram.com/intelligentemotions


For more info about Labors of Love:


www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Aug 08, 202301:04:35
Episode 153: Loving & Celebrating Self

Episode 153: Loving & Celebrating Self

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Daniel Penilla (he/him/el), discuss self-love, family, and healing.


For more info about Daniel:

www.dppresente.com

Instagram: @daniel.presente

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-penilla-84b51214b/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jul 25, 202301:03:05
Episode 152: Deconstructing Healing

Episode 152: Deconstructing Healing

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Domonique Broomfield, discuss assisting women, boundaries, and healing journeys.


For more info about Domonique:

www.thevisionrunner.com

Facebook: Domonique Broomfield

Instagram: Thedomoniquebrand

Twitter: @visioncoachdom

LinkedIn: Domonique Broomfield

YouTube: The Domonique Brand Show


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jul 18, 202301:06:55
Episode 151: Translating Stories

Episode 151: Translating Stories

In this episode, Shanda and her guest AJ Titong (She/Her), discuss storytelling, being a translator, and connecting with community.

For more info on AJ:

reimaginecollective.co

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reimaginecollectiveco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reimaginecollectiveco/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reimaginecollectiveco/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jul 11, 202301:09:44
Episode 150: Social. Work.

Episode 150: Social. Work.

In this episode, Shanda and her guest Marché Gendrew, discuss education systems, empowerment, and social work.


For more info on Marché:

Facebook: Marché Gendrew

Instagram: Mar_shay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marche-gendrew-masw-7950881a2


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jun 27, 202353:18
Episode 149: True Reflection

Episode 149: True Reflection

In this episode, Shanda and her guest Sunia Won Gibbs, discuss identity, self-worth, and representation.


For more info on Sunia:

www.suniawon.com

Instagram: suniawoncreative

LinkedIn: Sunia Won Gibbs


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jun 20, 202301:09:49
Episode 148: For the People

Episode 148: For the People

In this episode, Shanda, and her guest, Brandon Jessup, discuss their shared high school experience, working in the community, civil engagement.


For more information about Brandon:

www.upxmichigan.com

Instagram: @itsbjessup

Twitter: @itsbjessup


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jun 13, 202301:15:05
Episode 147: Accepting Me

Episode 147: Accepting Me

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Brandy Griffin, discuss self acceptance, self love, community, and relationship.


For more info about Brandy:

Brandys-jewelry-box-accessories.myshopify.com

Instagram: @brandysjewelrybox


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Jun 06, 202359:53
Episode 146: Genuine Connection

Episode 146: Genuine Connection

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Saira Hamidi (she, they), discuss connection, identity, and privilege.


For more info about Saira:

Instagram: @saira303

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saira-yasmin-hamidi-5672771ab/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

May 30, 202301:10:31
Episode 145: The Storytelling Therapist

Episode 145: The Storytelling Therapist

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Janay Harden, discuss storytelling, her books, and the controversy around them.


For more info about Janay:

www.naywrites.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/naywritesmelanin

Instagram: @AuthorJanay

LinkedIn: Janay Harden


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

May 23, 202339:14
Episode 144: You, Too, Can Be a Mermaid

Episode 144: You, Too, Can Be a Mermaid

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Chè Monique, discuss her life as a mermaid, community and representation. For more info on Chè Monique:

www.mermaidchemonique.com & www.societyoffatmermaids.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MermaidCheMonique & https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofFatMermaids

Instagram: @mermaidchemonique & @societyoffatmermaids

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MermaidCheMonique & https://www.youtube.com/@SocietyOfFatMermaids

For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC


May 16, 202301:00:15
#TherapyThursday - Justifying Joy

#TherapyThursday - Justifying Joy

Today for #TherapyThursday, Shanda encourages us to live in joy and fulfilment without having to justify it.

May 11, 202304:04
Episode 143: Creating Goddesses

Episode 143: Creating Goddesses

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Yodassa Williams, discuss her book The Goddess Twins, being a storyteller, and her writing process.


For more info on Yodassa:

Yodawill.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yodassa.williams?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: Yodawill12

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yodawill

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yodassawilliams457 For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

May 09, 202301:04:29
#TherapyThursday - Slow Down

#TherapyThursday - Slow Down

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to take a deep breath and slow down.

May 04, 202303:47
Episode 142: Showing Up For Me

Episode 142: Showing Up For Me

In this episode, Shanda and her guest Quanita “Q” McRoberts (she/her), discuss the importance of self-tending and community care while acknowledging the impact of trauma and oppressive systems.


For more information about Quanita:

https://www.chakraquan.com

Instagram: @chakra_quan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quanita-mcroberts-579b9968


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

May 02, 202301:01:55
#TherapyThursday - Discomfort

#TherapyThursday - Discomfort

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda invites us to examine the relationship between discomfort and growth, and to explore the areas we feel discomfort to see where we have grown.

Apr 27, 202303:56
Episode 141: Representation Matters

Episode 141: Representation Matters

In this episode, Shanda and her guests, Christina Garrett and Brittany With The Brushes, discuss the photoshoot experience, empowerment, and their podcast The Body Representation Series.


For More info on Christina and Brittany of The Body Representation Series:

www.thebodyrepresentationseries.com and Brittanywiththebrushes.com

Facebook: facebook.com/thebodyrepresentationseries

Instagram: @thebodyrepresentationseries and Brittanywiththebrushes

YouTube: youtube.com/@thebodyrepresentationseries


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Apr 25, 202301:12:11
Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 82: Community as Self-Care

Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 82: Community as Self-Care

In this Best of #thelolpod, La Shanda discusses how community, connection and a sense of belonging can be a form of self-care.


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Apr 11, 202350:05
#TherapyThursday - Alignment

#TherapyThursday - Alignment

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda invites us to examine if our actions and inactions line up with our beliefs.

Apr 06, 202303:53
Episode 140: Journey to Liberation

Episode 140: Journey to Liberation

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Heddy Nam, discuss liberation, choice, and shares her story.


For more info about Heddy:

Instagram: @heddynam

Twitter: @heddynam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Apr 04, 202357:38
#TherapyThursday - Language

#TherapyThursday - Language

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to observe the language we are using about ourselves and others.

Mar 30, 202304:41
Episode 139: Radical Love

Episode 139: Radical Love

In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Sage Crump, discuss love, freedom, and liberation.

For more info about Sage:

https://www.culturalstrategy.space/ & https://npnweb.org/field/resources/lane/mixedmetaphor/


Facebook: @sagecrump

Instagram: @sagesense

Twitter: @sagesense


Photo credit: Saddi Khali


For more info about Labors of Love:

www.thelaborsoflove.com

www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove

Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting

Twitter: @LaborsofLove513

Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod

Tik Tok: @labors.of.love

YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Mar 28, 202301:10:17
#TherapyThursday - Voice

#TherapyThursday - Voice

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to create space for our children to practice using their voice.

Mar 23, 202304:55