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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February 28, 2024 Get Your Celebration On!!! With Matt Marr
How many times have we heard "celebrate your wins." then wondered, "Well how the fluff do I do that?" We all know how to celebrate someone's birthday or a festive holiday, but do you know how to truly celebrate achievements regardless of the size? Alikona's so focused on the big win she's clueless on how to celebrate the milestones, so she often just eats a "celebration cookie." Valery is the best at finding ways to celebrate both herself and others, while Matt is MATT! The wisdom keeper! In this episode we dive into how and why we celebrate ourselves in certain ways, and how to get better at it. Besties, we hope you get inspired and throw yourself a party, get that massage you've been meaning to treat yourself too, or take a moment to look in the mirror and give yourself the credit you deserve!! We love you and we hope you get a lot out of this one! XOXO Bestie!
P.S. If you're new to us, find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and Matt @themattmarr
P.P.S. If ya can't get enough of us and would like a shot at co-hosting the show with us or getting an invite to our private Zoom parties, find us on Patreon www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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February 21, 2024 But DO You Know How to Get Angry? With Matt Marr
Valery's reverse catfishing men, Alikona's face-flopping from 20 ft in the air, and Matt is...well, he's MATT! Need we say more! After getting out all the giggles we move into an often untapped energy for women, anger. And you might be thinking, "What?! Psssh, trust, I know how to feel angry." You might, but do you know how to unleash it? Like, reallllllllly unleash and feel it to its depths so that you can properly release it once it's done? Studies have shown that most women don't because they're not conditioned to believe displaying anger is proper. If your like Valery and Alikona you're anger might be a silent stillness that rumbles inside with the release of a few angry tears. However, there is something to be said about anger getting stuck and also giving noise and a voice to the energy that you're feeling so it doesn't turn into longterm resentment. Besties, we have so much to say and are so glad we have a professional like Matt to join us as we hash it out! If ya love him, find him on IG @themattmarr then stay up to date with us @yourunpaidtherapists! As always, don't forget to slide into that Patreon subscription for extra perks at www.tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists XOXO Bestie!!!
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February 14, 2024 To Soulmate or Not to Soulmate. THAT Is The Question;)
Happy Valentine's Day Bestie!!! We're celebrating with that age old question, are soulmates legit? Do they really exist or are me romanticizing an idea we hope is true. Do you only get one or do we get a few? Is my dog my soulmate??? Lol. Whatever you believe, we hope you find ways to celebrate love and loving yourself! As always, stay up to date on all things @yourunpaidtherapists on IG and dive into those Patreon perks at tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

XOXO Besties!!!
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29min
February 07, 2024 James LaRosa Makes us "HIT THE FLOOR!"
Writer & Creator of the hits series Hit The Floor has some fun little secrets about his past that we love to hear! From thievery to creating the T.V. Series that both Valery & Alikona have been on- - but mainly Valery- - and led to the creation of this podcast, you're gonna gasp and giggle your way through part one of our sit down with James LaRosa. And if you haven't watched Hit The Floor, Boo, get IN! It's so good! And, if ya wanna keep up with James find him on IG @jameslarosa! Be sure to also follow @yourupaidtherapists and subscribe on Patreon to get those perks! (tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists) XOXO Besties!
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February 07, 2024 When Hollywood Doesn't Call - PT 2 with James LaRosa
Whoop there it is! Part two of our candid convo with Hollywood writer, James LaRosa. In this episode he shares with us the challenges that came in his career as well a fun stories about casting the show annnnnnd why Valery Ortiz made the cut to play Raquel on Hit The Floor. We also find out which the other surprise celebrity auditioned for the role. James vivacious personality and storytelling kept us uber engaged and we having a feeling it will reel you in too! Find James on IG @jameslarosa and your girls @yourunpaidtherapists. If you're loving the show and wanna see more or attend our private zoom parties and even guest on an episode, subscribe to our Patreon! tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists
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30min
January 31, 2024 Barbie, The Witch Trials, and The Backstreet Boys?! With Matt Marr
"Oh my god Matt's back agaaaain..." We get to the real-real on his "long horn" past, how patriarchy & patriarchal wounds still have women by the wrists, and how the fluff Ken got nominated for an Oscar in Barbie's movie while she didn't. Okay, so that might sound silly, but there are most definitely some layers to this conversation. We get all sorts of history buff on you, but have not fear, you'll still find yourself giggling! If you love Matt as much as we do, follow him on IG @themattmarr and find us too @yourunpaidtherapists For extra goodies, subscribe to Patreon at tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists XOXO Bestie!
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39min
January 24, 2024 Would You Sacrifice for Love? With PATREON GUEST Brandie Velazquez!
Besties!!!! We have our FIRST EVER Patreon Perk recipient, Brandie Velazquez, join the podcast as an extra special guest as we discuss the sacrifices SOME of us have made for love and others, not so much! This was such a wonderful opportunity for Valery & Alikona to get intimate with a listener who has supported the podcast from the jump. We're so honored to have her not only on the podcast, but as a part of our Your Unpaid Therapists framily. (Friend+Family) Now you might be thinking, "What the heck? How do listeners become guest hosts?!" Or maybe you've heard Alikona's bah-jillion commercials so you know! But just in case you're new to us, join us on Patreon and ya just might find yourself an Official Unpaid Therapist too! We love you and we thank you!!! XOXO Besties!!
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40min
January 17, 2024 Walking/Tripping Into Change
How do you handle change? Are you a soldier or do have a complete meltdown? Sometimes life's not about the change, it's about the growth that will come with it and if you're willing to embrace it! Let's take that growth with grace, people! ...But if you're not in a place to be grateful, hopefully you'll at least feel like you're not the only that's had one heck of a 2023! We love you and we get it.

Stay in the loop with all thing Your Unpaid Therapists by following us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and subscribing to the Patreon here: tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

XOXO Bestie
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42min
January 10, 2024 The Power of The "P"
YES! The P stands for what you think it does. Ladies, we're owning our voices, bodies, taboo feelings, and getting loud about being a woman in a mannnnn's world. Cue Christina Aguilera's rendition of It's A Man's World! "Good little girls are seen not heard?!" Not in Alikona & Valery's world. This episode we talk about the shame surrounding a woman standing in the power of her sexuality and how to let go of being shy when it comes to our intimate pleasure and need for respect from men. Hold on to your seat or go grab your megaphone, we hope this episode sparks a fire in you!

Like the episode? AWE-SOME! Be sure to find us on IG @yourunpaidtherapists and on Patreon, which we've loaded with neat perks! tinyurl.com/YourUnPaidTherapists XOXO Besties!

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48min
January 03, 2024 Finding Your Dharma with Paul Benedict
Yogi and all around happy human, Paul Benedict, shares with us how he found his dharma (purpose) and how he helps other people find theirs through yoga practices, meditation, and personal mission mantras. It's an awesome way to kick off the New Year and we hope it inspires you to live your dharma despite natural ebbs and flows. Find Paul on YouTube and social @newrajayoga. For all those extra goodies, check out our Patreon at tinyurl.com/YourUnpaidTherapists

XOXO Besties!
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45min

FAQs about Your Unpaid Therapists:

How many episodes does Your Unpaid Therapists have?

The podcast currently has 67 episodes available.