La Shanda Sugg
The Labors of Love Podcast
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
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Latest episode
Jun 10, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 158 - Kintsukuroi: Discovering Beauty As We Heal 10.10.2023 1:06:22
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....
Episode 157: Being Unbound 03.10.2023 58:57
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 L...
Bonus Episode: Parenting Through Our Own Trauma 30.09.2023 49:42
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
Best of the #thelolpod: Episode 42: The Nature of Trauma 26.09.2023 45:05
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...
Episode 156: Finding Freedom in Being Seen 19.09.2023 1:13:24
In this episode, former guest and new co-host, Heddy Nam, has Shanda as a guest! During this podcast they discuss authenticity, being a reflector, and connection. 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 YouTu...
Bonus Episode: Our Story 06.09.2023 1:11:15
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
Episode 155: Safety in the Darkness 29.08.2023 1:14:50
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 a...
Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 86: Financial Freedom as Self-Care 22.08.2023 52:26
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/Lab...
Episode 154: Self And Its Feelings 08.08.2023 1:04:35
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 Kit https://www.intelligentemotions.com/firstaidkit Intelligent Emotions waitlist https://www.intelligentemotions.com/waitlist Facebook: www.facebook.com/intelligentemotionscourse Instagram: www.instagram.com/intelligentemotio...
Episode 153: Loving & Celebrating Self 25.07.2023 1:03:05
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: @Labo...
Episode 152: Deconstructing Healing 18.07.2023 1:06:54
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...
Episode 151: Translating Stories 11.07.2023 1:09:43
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.t...
Episode 150: Social. Work. 27.06.2023 53:18
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: @L...
Episode 149: True Reflection 20.06.2023 1:09:48
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_l...
Episode 148: For the People 13.06.2023 1:15:04
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: @Labor...
Episode 147: Accepting Me 06.06.2023 59:52
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:...
Episode 145: The Storytelling Therapist 23.05.2023 39:14
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 Twitt...
Episode 144: You, Too, Can Be a Mermaid 16.05.2023 1:00:14
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/...
#TherapyThursday - Justifying Joy 11.05.2023 4:03
Today for #TherapyThursday, Shanda encourages us to live in joy and fulfilment without having to justify it.
Episode 143: Creating Goddesses 09.05.2023 1:04:28
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 Lo...
#TherapyThursday - Slow Down 04.05.2023 3:47
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to take a deep breath and slow down.
Episode 142: Showing Up For Me 02.05.2023 1:01:55
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.thelaborsoflov...
#TherapyThursday - Discomfort 27.04.2023 3:55
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.
Episode 141: Representation Matters 25.04.2023 1:12:11
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: @thebodyr...
Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 82: Community as Self-Care 11.04.2023 50:05
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 Co...
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