Lakisha R. Austin LICSW MBA MSW
Conversations with Coach LA
Hi, my name is Lakisha Austin also known as Coach LA. I am a psychotherapist and life coach with a down-to-earth approach to providing therapeutic support. I love using music, an emphatic ear, a witty sense of humor, and unapologetic clinical skills to debunk myths about therapy. Step into my office and listen to real people have candid conversations about this thang called LIFE. Don’t hesitate to Chime in & help me encourage individuals to own their stuff & set boundaries to fix their life! Share your experiences, relationship issues, and daily stressors on the live interactive Facebook chat!...
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Lakisha R. Austin LICSW MBA MSW
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Jul 2, 2026
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Making a way out of no WAY with author Vick Breedy 04.08.2022 59:13
In this episode, Coach LA has a conversation with author, Vick Breedy about her BETonSELF journey and her life as an author. She breaks down her coined term "Strong BLack Womanitis". Follow her on social media Visit her website www.vickbreedy.com 🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA! Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping...
It's OKAY not to be OKAY! Let's have a conversation about sitting with difficult emotions. 28.07.2022 1:00:18
Today’s episode was inspired by @Oprah and @drebonyonline Dr. Ebony said “Stop internalizing other ppl’s stuff! Ppl will project onto you what they are experiencing and if you’re not careful, you’ll take it to be your own. Give yourself permission to release other ppl’s judgments, opinions, fears, and limits. “ I could not agree more!! Have you ever been or felt disappointed? Of course, you hav...
Sis, it's just hair...Hair Therapy: Hair and It's Influence on Mental Health 22.07.2022 1:01:07
Let’s have a conversation about black women and our hair experiences this Sunday on Conversations with Coach LA (Radio Talk Show) on UrbanHeat981FM with hair care expert Kueen King Kings & Kueens Unisex Hair Salon ! After listening to @sarahjakesroberts daughter experience, I have questions for us to ponder… How has your hair played a role in how you show up? How do we start having these conversat...
Friends, how many of us have them? Let's have a conversation about co-dependency and loneliness. 06.07.2022 1:01:10
Loneliness, co-dependency, bounaries, and people-pleasing behaviors are unpacked and discussed in this episode of Conversations with Coach LA. What is Loneliness? Loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a gap between one's desires for social connection and actual experiences of it . Even some people who are surrounded by others throughout the day—or are i...
Got Purpose ???? 30.06.2022 1:04:13
Got Purpose? Consider this ... Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and, deep down, they're probably the measures you use to tell if your life is turning out the way you want it to. Ultimately, your values are your guide to discovering your purpose. Purpose and Values unpacked: noun the reason for which...
A man is not a plan (part 3) 21.06.2022 1:32:24
A man is not a plan (part 3) this episode sums up the 3-part series on changing the narrative and story we tell ourselves about relationships, marriage, dating, etc in terms of making us happy, whole, and financially stable in life. Question: Which gender has the longest life expectancy? Answer: Women Women outlive men in almost every society. In more developed countries, the average life expec...
A MAN is not a PLAN (part 2) Let's have a conversation about SEX 16.06.2022 1:01:38
Anorgasmia is delayed, infrequent or absent orgasms — or significantly less-intense orgasms — after sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation. Women who have problems with orgasms and who feel significant distress about those problems may be diagnosed with anorgasmia. Apr 30, 2022 Source: Anorgasmia in women - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic References https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstr...
A man is not a plan (part 1) 30.05.2022 1:01:33
Special Guest: Shaquera Ebony Robinson- Shaquera’s Story -founder and Executive Director of Shaquera’s Story Domestic Violence Consulting & Coaching. Shaquera Robinson is a mother of three. She graduated Suma Cum Laude from Rasmussen University, class of ’21, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, where she is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health. In 2004, Shaquera...
Ghosting, Stonewalling, Emotionally Unavailable...oh my I just need some space 30.05.2022 57:54
This is the Replay of the Live May 15th show, Title: Ghosting, Stonewalling, Emotionally Unavailable...oh my I just need some space ... Let's have a conversation about Communication and Attachment Styles. Attachment Style Quiz What can attachment theory teach you about yourself and your relationships? : Life Kit : NPR Official Video after the show Lyrics on chat, from what was played https...
A day in the life of a single mom. 26.05.2022 1:00:17
Single Mom (noun) a mother who brings up a child or children alone, without a partner. In 2020, there were about 4.25 million Black families in the United States with single mothers . This is an increase from 1990 levels when there were about 3.4 million Black families with a single mother. Source: • Number of Black single mothers U.S. 2020 | Statista 64% are single mothers, according to the...
Dear Mama 23.05.2022 55:11
Conversations with Coach LA - May 8th Title: Dear Mama Let's have a conversation about the influence of a mother in our lives. Tupac- Dear Mama You just workin' with the scraps you was given And Mama made miracles every Thanksgivin' But now the road got rough, you're alone You're tryin' to raise two bad kids on your own And there's no way I can pay you back But my plan is to show you that I...
Who Raised You? 20.05.2022 1:03:19
Episode 2 Who Raised You? Let’s have a conversation about learned behaviors and generational dysfunction! Songs Lalah Hathaway American singer Song Mirror Lalah Hathaway mirror lyrics - Google Search https://youtu.be/qiT9lbw8rY4 How to spot a toxic person in your life, SELF-reflection , are you the toxic person in someone’s life You leave feeling emotionally exhausted after an encount...
Compromise? For What? 17.05.2022 54:04
In closing, this conversation's takeaways are to do what’s best for you, compromise is a personal choice to make concession, to resolve conflict or dispute. Consider your values, needs, beliefs, and boundaries! Most importantly remember to #BETonSELF and trust yourSELF. YOU GOT THIS …TUNE IN FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH LA MY VIRTUAL OFFICE IS OPENS AT 10 PM, and I'll be bil...
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