Your Unpaid Therapists

By Alikona Bradford

We all need our “Unpaid Therapists” in life, those bffs that help us move through life’s darkest chapters and hype us up the most during the moments we only dreamt about! We invite you to be a fl... more

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The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.

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September 04, 2024 Birthdays & Aging
Birthdays. We love them as kids and can't wait to be another year older! Wooo! But then something happens, especially for women, once we exit our early 20's. Suddenly the idea of getting older no longer seems fun. The world treats you different, your sex appeal in society may or may not change, and your body starts doing things it hadn't before. It can all seem so strange, when it's actually not. Society has normalized the fear of growing older, but in today's episode Valery & Alikona celebrate the miracle of living another year and also share their own insecurities that have popped up. This is an awesome episode that hopefully touches on a few thoughts that have crossed your mind as well. XOXO Besties! P.S. Find us on Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists and IG @yourunpaidtherapists
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August 28, 2024 Adventure Alone!
After marathoning across the Great Wall of China, Valery found herself in a whirlwind of emotions that reminded her of the precious moments created when stepping out of your comfort zone. In the is episode she and Alikona discuss some of their epic adventures in hopes of inspiring you to go out and have some of your own! From travel flops to burnt armpits, this episode will have you both laughing and ready to pack your bags! Happy listening, friends! XOXO Besties! P.S. Stay up to date on the podcast by following @yourunpaidtherapists. Annnnnd for extra goodies be sure to find your girls on Patreon! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

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50min
August 21, 2024 Healing Money Wounds & The Energy of Money
Teresa Espinosa is back in the house and we are talking about getting that monnnnnaaay!!! And if you're new to Teresa, she's just you know danced & choreographed for some of the hugest names in Hollywood as well as choreographed movies like Magic Mike. How you might ask? Using the same mindset she coaches others to do as they set out to accomplish their dreams and make great money doing it. However, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to money. From healing ancestral wounds to the vibration of wealth, we cover so much in this episode! So get ready to hype yourself up as we blow your mind! Or at least challenge it just a tad! XOXO Besties!
P.S. For more Teresa, follow her @teresa.espinosa22 P.P.S. For more Alikona & Valery follow @ yourunpaidtherapists and sign up to be a patron on Patreon~ www.tinyturl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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51min
August 14, 2024 Dealing with The D Word
Besties, in a day and age where we as adults are owning when a relationship may not be working and filing for that D, it doesn't mean that it's easy. We know what at least SOME of you might be thinking, so get your head out of the gutter! Not that "D!" We're talking about divorce. One of Valery's childhood O.G. Unpaid Therapists, Karina Rodriguez, shares her experience with coming to terms with what she needed to do and how she's found her strength and freedom in reclaiming single hood as both a mother and elevated woman. No matter where you are at romantically, this is one we think everyone can relate to! XOXO Besties! And if you can't get enough of Your Unpaid Therapists, find us on Patreon! There are fun extras that we think you'll love! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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1h 3min
August 07, 2024 The Rules of Courtship Vs. Being A Bug-A-Boo
This is such a hot topic for us in today's world of lazy daters! We're talking about the folks that put in little to no effort and the many that come on wayyyyy to strong. How do we deal?! Our returning guest, Yael Tygiel, has loads of opinions and we're here for all of them!

For more YourUnpaid Therapists be sure to follow us @yourunpaidtherapists & scope out our Patreon at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists Also! Find Yael @yaeltygiel
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1h 6min
July 31, 2024 The Dark, Bright, & Mental Health Side of Professional Sports with Kandi Krush
Besties! If you’re a fan of women with grit and tenacity, then you’ll love today’s guest! Known as “Candy Krush” on WOW Women of Wrestling, Amberly Shaw discusses her experiences before WOW as a future Olympian who stepped away due to the toxic and abusive nature of professional sports. In this intimate discussion she shares the sacrifices she made, the detours she took, reclaiming her mental health, and the accomplishments that followed. This one is sure to shock you, but also leaving you feeling inspired! Find Amberly on IG @sugarshaw_herself and your besties @yourunpaidtherapists XOXO!
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1h 8min
July 24, 2024 False Identities & The Fear of Being Yourself
We wear many masks and have many identities depending on who's looking. Most of us are also very aware of the stereotypes placed upon us at birth, be it because of our gender, race, sexual preference, financial status, etc. But what happens when you find yourself pigeon holed into an identity that others have place on you in your career? What if playing into that stereotype gets you out of trouble or more opportunities even though it's not really you? Would you do it?! Today's special guest, DeShaude Barner, is not only gracing us with his glorious vocals, he's also sharing his journey as a closeted queer R&B artist who started his career "playing straight" to appease the industry and the masses. Alikona & Valery talk about their own encounters in the entertainment industry, but ish gets real when DeShaude breakdown how he went from walking needles to not giving a fluff even when it created a huge ripple in his relationship with his father. Besties, this one is loaded and amaaaazing! And we know that you're going to melt when you hear DeShaude's pipes. Happy listening, friends! XOXO Besties! P.S. Follow DeShaude Barner @DeShaude on IG & of course stay up to date on the podcast @yourunpaidtherapists. For extra goodies be sure to find your girls on Patreon! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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54min
May 29, 2024 That's A Wrap!
That's a wrap on Season One, Besties!!! Valery & Alikona go in on what it means to take up space out in the world and how to have the confidence to boldly claim your right to be seen, heard, and even take up physical space in a society that doesn't always just give it to you. They also have some fun creating alter egos before wrapping it up with a reflection on some of their favorite moments from this season. And don't worry, there will be a Season Two, so stay tuned! XOXO Bestie!!
P.S. Stay in the know by following @yourunpaidtherapists on IG and find some stellar perks on Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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54min
May 22, 2024 Lazy Manifestation vs. Grit, Does One Work Better?
We're in the era of manifestation and energy awareness, which is stellar! HOWEVER, there's a fine line between dreaming and waiting for things to manifest and taking "inspired action" to allow things to manifest for us. Today's guest calls BS on manifestation and believes hard work and hustle is the key to success. Returning with Valery & Alikona is Mister Freddie Sheppard, a man of many successes, who came to debate, besties! Alikona feels strongly about the energy of attraction while Valery will meet you in the middle. Freddie also gives Alikona his best advice on networking her way to Dwayne Johnson. Will his advice work? Guess you'll just have to wait and find out... But rest a sure, if it does work, you will be the first to hear about it!!! XOXO Besties!

P.S. Be sure to do the dang thing! Follow @yourunpaidtherapists on IG and subscribe to the Patreon for a chance to host an episode and join private Zoom parties! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists or search for Your Unpaid Therapists on Patreon.com.
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54min
May 15, 2024 Alpha Men Need Tenderness Too!
Ladies & Queens, don't let those uber tough masculine men fool you. At their core, many Alpha's seek love & tenderness whether they know how to express it or not. This week our guest Freddie Sheppard (World Champion ATV rider, multi-business entrepreneur, monster truck announcer, and father) shares the simplicities of what he feels makes a relationship work with those "a man's man" type of guys. While he's not the spokesperson for all men, his perspective definitely gives Valery & Alikona some insight that sparks an awesome conversation!

If you're new to us, WELCOME! And if not, ya'll know the drill! You can find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and find some stellar perks on Patreon at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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44min

FAQs about Your Unpaid Therapists:

How many episodes does Your Unpaid Therapists have?

The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.