Opinions? There are many. Feelings? A whole lot. And as "minority" women who are close friends with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Valery & Alikona are dumbfounded and still processing the reason why so many people were willing to overlook the blatant hate/discrimination and ignorance towards us and our friends by the two men that were just elected into office. While we try to rationalize and understand how religion & economics may have been the motivator in America's voting decision, we're still scared to see what the future may hold as policies that stand for our rights may or may not crumble. Regardless, we're here to talk it out with you and share our perspective while being open towards yours.

XOXO Besties!

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Diddy, Weinstein, Jeffries... the list of people finally getting caught for their abuse is continuing to grow. But with people like Diddy who have been accused of grooming talent and preying on those hungry to make their dreams come true, Valery & Alikona contemplate how far would you go? What would you do? Alikona even shares a couple experiences in her own life where she's both been propositioned and seen the product of a celebrity who was being abused. And this isn't just happening in the entertainment industry. History has shown us that when the wrong people get into a position of power, they take advantage. But the more we talk about it, the more we take action, and support each other, change will come.

If you've experience any trauma, abuse, or discomfort in your work, athletic, or even social environment, we encourage you to seek help.

XOXO Bestie!

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Ever wonder what it would be like to be psychic? Or have a weird hunch that you can't decipher whether it's your intuition, a psychic ability, or just a past trauma that's giving you that feeling? Alikona & Valery have!! Outside of being fascinated by the subject, your besties wanted to talk with someone who has been gifted with not just a psychic ability, but also took the time to study/train with the best of the best to hone in on her gift as not just a creative who happens to be psychic, but also a medium. Nikki Bryce tells us about her first surreal experience in hearing a message that freaked her out as well as trying to avoid using this gift because it was A LOT. However, once she embraced it, good things started to flow and a new chapter of her life's journey began. Even if you're not a believer, this episode will have you engaged and entertained!! XOXO Bestie!!!

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Ever hear one of your friends complain about how they always attract emotionally unavailable men/women, cheaters, losers, married men/women, etc.? Do you always seem to attract the same type of lovers or friends and can't seem to figure out WHY?! Often times we blame the pool of shitty men/women that are available in the dating world and forget to check ourselves and how we're showing up in the world. In this episode Valery & Alikona discuss why this might be happening as well as their own subconscious patterns that seem to keep showing up and how we can actively try to change them. This is a good one that we can all relate to whether single or not! Happy listening Besties!

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XOXO

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In a world where we've been bombarded with the terms "self-care" & "self-love" many of us don't realize that we've somehow confused the two. Most of us, especially women, THINK we are loving ourselves by getting that massage or pedicure, but the truth is those are not a means of loving ourselves the way we think. In this episode Alikona & Valery breakdown the two and workshop how we can start showing up for ourselves with love be it at work, in a relationship, or when we're flying solo! If you have any fun practices you'd like to share, your besties would love to hear about it in the comments below!! Until next time, XOXO!!!

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To say this week's guest is a survivor would be an understatement. Taking a series of back to back physical and emotional hits, the Universe (and W.O.W.) have turned her into a "superhero" whose strength is undeniable. For anyone who's ever dealt with any type of trauma, you are not alone and Jennyfer Roberts A.K.A. "Ice Cold" from WOW Women of Wrestling is sharing her story in hopes you feel seen and know that it can and will get better. We also hope that you'll feel inspired to reach out to friends, loved ones, and professionals to help cope with any traumatic events you might be currently going through or have had to endure in your past.

You can find Jennyfer on IG @jen_ro or watch her on WOW Women of Wrestling on your local CW affiliate or on Amazon Prime. If you haven't already, follow the podcast on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and look for all the bonus goodies at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

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This episode will drop your jaw! WOW Superhero, Keta Rush, sits with us to share her journey of being bullied - which landed her in the hospital followed by years of recovery - to becoming the founder of Team Bully Busters to help combat bulling. We cover both the physical and mental aspects of bulling and how to take matters into your own hands, especially if you are a parent and/or your child is the one doing the bullying. Keta is filled with gems of wisdom and we hope you leave this episode feeling empowered. Be sure to follow Keta @KetaRush_wow as well as watch her on WOW Women of Wrestling. XOXO Besties! P.S. If you're interested in Team Bully Busters, find more info here: http://teambullybuster.org

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