La Shanda Sugg

The Labors of Love Podcast

Health EN ↓ 343 episodes

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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La Shanda Sugg

Episodes

Episode 72: Running on Kindness 06.07.2021 1:00:26

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Stacey Smith, LPC, discuss being genuinely kind to our body, being accessible to others, and her current campaign for Cincinnati City Council. For More info on Stacy: StaceysmithCCC.Wordpress.com staceysmithccc@gmail.com Twitter: @StaceySmithCCC For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @Laborsof...

#TherapyThursday Throwback - Racing a Ghost 01.07.2021 6:00

In this #TherapyThursday Throwback, La Shanda discusses taking all the new obstacles and challenges into account when measuring ourselves against previous accomplishments. For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

Episode 71 - Aisle Less Traveled: Pride, Weddings, and Traditions 29.06.2021 1:02:31

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Queer Wedding Planner & Officiant, Cindy Savage, discuss inclusivity, the wedding industry, and Pride. For more information on Cindy:  https://www.aislelesstraveled.com Facebook: facebook.com/aislelesstraveled Instagram: @aislelesstraveled For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @Labor...

#TherapyThursday Throwback – N.A.A. 24.06.2021 7:10

In this #TherapyThursday Throwback, La Shanda encourages us to notice, acknowledge, and accept our sensations, feelings, and thoughts

Bonus Episode - Trauma in the Arts: Cartoon Movies 22.06.2021 18:51

On this bonus episode, La Shanda starts a series highlighting trauma in pop culture. For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

#TherapyThursday – Straw and Seed 17.06.2021 7:34

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to explore our authentic self. 

Episode 70: Bonnets, Boundaries, and Mental Health Breaks 15.06.2021 39:52

On this Episode, La Shanda discusses what's been going on in the world. She touches on bonnets, boundaries, mental health breaks and more!

#TherapyThursday – The Rest is Extra 10.06.2021 6:08

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda explores what's important and what's extra.

#TherapyThursday – Healing in Hindsight 03.06.2021 7:49

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to pause, look back, and examine our growth.

Episode 69: Racist Sh*t and Other Things 01.06.2021 48:56

On this Episode, La Shanda gives an update on what's been going on with her, and discusses some interesting things that happened on her trip to New Orleans. Photo: Cassandra Zetta For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC

#TherapyThursday Throwback – What Else Could Be True 27.05.2021 5:51

In this #TherapyThursday Throwback, La Shanda discusses our tendency to interact with the stories we make up and the importance of pausing and asking ourselves, "What else could be true?"

Episode 68: Finding Your Style 25.05.2021 1:00:42

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Wardrobe Stylist, Imani Smith, discuss fashion, the narratives we tell ourselves, and the transformative power of finding your own style. For more information on Imani: ImaniSmith. FolioHD.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imani.smith  Instagram: @Hey_Imani LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/imani-smith-b6882319 For more information about Labors of...

#TherapyThursday – New Service 20.05.2021 5:42

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda discusses a new service being offered at Labors of Love!

Episode 67 - Thanatology: Let’s Talk About Death 18.05.2021 52:19

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Cole Imperi, discuss destigmatizing death, dying, and grieving. For more information on Cole Imperi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanthanatologist Instagram: @imperi Twitter: @coleimperi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imperi/ For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLo...

#TherapyThursday Throwback– Making Mistakes 13.05.2021 4:10

In this #TherapyThursday Throwback, La Shanda talks about changing our perspective when we make mistakes.

Episode 66 - Bespoken: Your Story Matters 11.05.2021 1:00:37

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Executive Director of Bespoken Live, Brad Wise, discuss the transformative power of storytelling. For more information on Bespoken: bespokenlive.org storyinprocess.com For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod YouTube: Labors of Love Couns...

#TherapyThursday – Freeing Up Space 06.05.2021 4:49

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda invites us to consider freeing up space for relationships.

Episode 65 - Counseling Theatrics: Wrestling, Theatre, and Vulnerability 04.05.2021 1:07:29

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Kirk Sheppard, discuss theatre, wrestling, vulnerability, and counseling. For more information about Kirk Sheppard: kirksheppard.com and kirkthecounselor.com Facebook: facebook.com/kirksheppardwriter Instagram: instagram.com/kirksheppardwriter Twitter: twitter.com/kirksheppard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirksheppard/ YouTube: youtube.com/kirkshe...

#TherapyThursday – More Gratitude 29.04.2021 6:00

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to lean into gratitude.

Episode 64: Fostering Care 27.04.2021 1:04:40

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Ángela Quijada-Banks discuss the foster care system, intergenerational trauma, and holistic healing. For more information on Ángela Quijada-Banks: http://www.originalsoulflower.com www.blackfostercareyouthhandbook.com Facebook: originalsoulflower Instagram: @originalsoulflower Twitter: @mrs_angelabanks LinkedIn: angelaquijada-banks YouTube: https://www.you...

#TherapyThursday – Trauma Responses 22.04.2021 7:10

Today for #TherapyThursday La Shanda checks in and talks about a trauma response she recently had. 

Episode 63 - I Got You: Organizing Time and Space 20.04.2021 54:29

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Advocate and Organizer, Mykish C. Summers, discuss organizing their lives, their relationship with time, and setting boundaries. For more information about Mykish Summers: Instagram: @Getorganizedtnt LinkedIn: Mykish C. Summers For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram:...

#TherapyThursday Throwback – It's Too Much 15.04.2021 3:31

Unfortunately, The topic for today's #TherapyThursday Throwback still applies.  Today for #TherapyThursday , La Shanda discusses the pain many of us feel regarding the murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Episode 62 - Climbing Out the Box: Mindfulness, Tough Conversations, and Potty Training 13.04.2021 1:07:20

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Owner of Nomad Healing Practices, L.J. Lumpkin, LMFT, discuss mindfulness, having tough conversations, and even potty training. For More Information on L.J. Lumpkin www.nomadhealingpractices.com Instagram: LJ_the_Nomad LinkedIn: LJ Lumpkin III For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLo...

#TherapyThursday – Whose Fear Is It? 08.04.2021 6:01

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda asks if we are projecting our fears onto someone else, and whose fears are being projected onto us?