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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May 08, 2024 F Other People's Standards
No matter who you are or where you're from, someone at some point in your life has imposed their beliefs of what is right for you onto you and possibly even shamed or scolded you for not living within that ideal. Why is that?! Whether it's society, your parents, or the patriarchy, there are so many standards put into place as to how we should live our lives. But at the end of the day, you are the only one living that life, Boo, so do you! In this episode Valery, Alikona, and returning guest Yael Tygiel, discuss defying parental and social expectations for your career, marriage status, the desire to pop them babies out, open relationships, and more. So if you're a people pleaser or feeling unhappy with the direction you've been going in, this episode is a nice reminder that the only standards you need to live up to are your own! And perhaps even question where you developed those standards and beliefs. Did YOU create them based on what feels good to you, or did you adopt them because someone else taught you that's what you "should" do? Hmmmm... Think about it! And in between that think sesh, find us on Patreon for some fun extras then keep up with us on social @yourunpaidthereapists and our guest @yaeltygiel XOXO Besties!
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May 01, 2024 Rebooting Health With Reiki & Sound?!
Can miracles really happen when you realign your body’s energy? Reiki Master, Sound Healer, and Movement Intuit, Gina Starbuck, discusses her experiences as both a healer and witness to reiki healing injuries, diseases, and terminal illnesses as well as having clients who’ve accepted their time to transition. Valery questions how a child could possibly “manifest” something like cancer while Gina breaks down her own beliefs of a soul’s purpose, sacrifice, and choice to leave early as a part of their journey. Alikona shares her current experience with a “terminally ill” family member who is not ready. Then things heat up as they dive into the topic of autonomy when it comes to suffering and wanting to leave on your own terms vs being forced to live despite mental or physical pain. This episode is loaded and we want to know your thoughts, Bestie! Be sure to leave comments, reviews, and subscribe to the pod! You can also stay up to date on IG @yourunpaidtherapists as well as grab your goodies on Patreon at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists Also, be sure to find Gina on IG @ginastarbuck as well as @awakenyoursoul For information on classes, healings, and more go to stan.store/GinaStarbuck

About our guest:
Gina Starbuck is a dynamic medicine woman & healing artist. She's a Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Intuitive & Master Teacher Of Embodied Movement. With a background as a world-renowned performer, she guides individuals to rediscover their inner divine essence through creative expression and soul connection.
Gina is a published author and inspiring speaker, captivating audiences with her insights into the human spirit and the power of self-expression. As the co-founder of Awake & Soulful, she offers deeply spiritual retreats worldwide, empowering people to integrate their spiritual gifts into their daily lives.
With decades of study and practice in various forms of healing art and energy medicine, she creates safe, nurturing environments for transformative journeys where individuals can feel seen, heard, held, and loved.
As a devoted mom, Gina brings her nurturing essence and wisdom to all aspects of her work and life, guiding others to embrace their true essence and live with purpose and vitality.
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44min
April 24, 2024 "Call Me Fat, That's What I Am."
MOST of us dance around the "F" word and wouldn't dare call someone fat to their face, none the less behind their backs. Hurt, shame, and an array of other feelings are associated with that 3 letter word, but not for Yael Tygiel. She sees it as a fact, and she embraces it as part of her beauty. The plus size model and Electric Now on-air host proudly owns her gorgeous body and reminds us all that "EVERY body is a good body," so why do we waste so much of our time shaming ourselves? Her wisdom and confidence are incredibly inspiring and enlightening, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts! Leave those comments below and find us on the gram @yourunpaidtherapists You can also find our guest @yaeltygiel annnnnnnd for stellar perks like private Zoom parties & opportunities to guest on the show, find us on Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists XOXO Besties!
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51min
April 17, 2024 Why You SHOULD Touch Yourself
The shame, the guilt, the pleasure...there are so many mixed messages and emotions behind self-touch. Whether it's sexual or soothing, most of us are not taught or encouraged to touch ourselves, especially as women. In this episode Patreon member and special guest, Brandie Velazquez, joins Valery & Alikona for a juicy conversation about getting to know your body so you can be its best friend, lover, and everything in between. And if you find yourself a little jelly of Brandie, then head on over to our Patreon to see how you can be a guest host too! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists. And, as always, be sure to stay in touch on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and find Brandie @velazquezmom5 XOXO Besties!
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41min
April 10, 2024 Death: Losing Someone You Love, Losing Someone You Resent
Losing someone. Most of us have experienced it and all of us deal or will deal with it differently. Sometimes it's comforting to know that you're not the only one processing the complex emotions of seeing someone transition. This week Alikona shares her ability to stay grounded during chaos and process later while also letting us know that it's okay to feel relief when someone passes on. Valery opens up about facing the day when her parents depart and both besties acknowledge the beauty in their difference perspectives. At the end of the day, just know that there is no right or wrong way to look at the final chapter of life. There isn't a given time frame to process, and you're never alone. Your Unpaid Therapists are just a "comment" away. <3 Let them know you're thoughts on IG @yourunpaidtherapits XOXO Bestie!
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35min
April 03, 2024 You Say“Hippidy-Dippity,” We Say It’s Legit!
Besties!!! Today’s guest is a MASTER in multiple genres of alternative practices that can realign your body into optimal health, shall you keep an open mind. Alikona and Valery wanted to break the stigma of practices like Reiki, sound baths, and energetic realignment being woo-ey or being “sooooooo L.A.!” So they invited healer, Gina Starbuck, to educate us all on how energetic practices can transform both your internal & external life tremendously. And of course Alikona, master of going left field mid-conversation, squeezes in questions on inter-dimensional travel during dreams after having heard that souls leave the body to play while we sleep. This convo gets real interesting, so you’ll want to stay tuned until the very end. We thing you’ll adore Gina, so be sure to find her on IG @ginastarbuck as well as @awakenyoursoul For information on classes, healings, and more go to stan.store/GinaStarbuck

And, of course, find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists as well as grab your goodies on Patreon at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

About our guest:
Gina Starbuck is a dynamic medicine woman & healing artist. She's a Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Intuitive & Master Teacher Of Embodied Movement. With a background as a world-renowned performer, she guides individuals to rediscover their inner divine essence through creative expression and soul connection.
Gina is a published author and inspiring speaker, captivating audiences with her insights into the human spirit and the power of self-expression. As the co-founder of Awake & Soulful, she offers deeply spiritual retreats worldwide, empowering people to integrate their spiritual gifts into their daily lives.
With decades of study and practice in various forms of healing art and energy medicine, she creates safe, nurturing environments for transformative journeys where individuals can feel seen, heard, held, and loved.
As a devoted mom, Gina brings her nurturing essence and wisdom to all aspects of her work and life, guiding others to embrace their true essence and live with purpose and vitality.
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47min
March 27, 2024 Sex Ed, Consent, & Abortion...Yes, We Went There.
Valery & Alikona are hitting some big topics today so buckle up because your moral compass might just go on a ride. And if these topics get under your skin, great! They should. We may not all agree, but listening to different perspectives might just make you think twice or at least be more compassionate and understanding to others beliefs. As Salt-N-Pepa once said, "Let's talk about sex, baby...Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that maybe..."
XOXO Besties!
As always, feel free to drop a comment, find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists, and get in on those perks at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists on Patreon
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30min
March 20, 2024 Why Men Love Bitches & Woman Love D-Bags...
This episode Alikona & Valery explore that age-old question, "Why Men Love Bitches" and why do successful, beautiful women love toxic men otherwise known as douche bags! After doing some research, the answers we found were not only interesting, but very relatable!! Ladies, being a doormat isn't a good look on us, but also being a bad-ass boss who's used to working hard for something doesn't mean we need to overwork in our relationships too. This episode is filled with some fun nuggets we think you'll enjoy! XOXO Bestie! And as always, find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists & all the goodies on Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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39min
March 13, 2024 Respect Yourself & Walk Away with Jason J. Carter
In this continuation of amazingness, Jason J. Carter gives us the real-real on what happens after you realize the dream job isn't so dreamy. Despite not having a clear next step, he was able to see his worth well enough to walk away from his cushy job as a network television host and into the unknown with the faith that something better will come. For most of us this would be way too scary. We'd spend a few moments fantasizing about shouting "I QUIT!" from the rooftops only to go back home, wake up the next day, and shuffle back into a situation that isn't as fulfilling as we hoped. Val share's similar feelings about her having to walk away from a loving relationship that just wasn't enough, and Alikona finds that the Universe likes to kick her out frequently when she lingers. Wherever you are at in your journey, we hope you are feeling joy and bliss, but if some reason you're not, perhaps this episode will give you the little nudge you needed to hear to change things up! We love you besties!!! XOXO
P.S. You know the drill! Find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and find extra perks like getting the chance to co-host with us or join us on our private zoom parties on our Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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37min
March 06, 2024 Behind the Hustle & The Real-Real with Jason J. Carter
No one can rock spandex better than today’s guest, besties! He’s spent 15 season’s serving as one of RuPaul’s right-hand men on Drag Race, was sought after and hired by Entertainment Tonight, hosted his own Morning Show in Miami, and spent years working for next to nothing before his break. And it was those years that Jason J. Carter and Alikona shared an apartment together! Today we talk about all the secret and not so secret highs and lows, where all that grit comes from, annnnnd somehow manage to work in ghosts and lore. Hey, what's an episode without a juicy Never Have I Ever, right?! Laugh, be inspired, and hit that heart button Bestie! Also, follow Jason @jasoncarterofficial, find us @yourunpaidtherapists, and get those perks on Patreon! www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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FAQs about Your Unpaid Therapists:

How many episodes does Your Unpaid Therapists have?

The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.