In this powerful episode, Coach LA sits down with Dr. Kimberly Claude, a nurse practitioner and community advocate, to explore what it means to mother the community. Together, they unpack the intersection of civic engagement, leadership as service, and the critical importance of breast cancer awareness—especially for Black women, who face higher risks and disparities in care.

With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Claude shares why she organized the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 4th, and how advocacy and wellness initiatives like this bring healing, resources, and hope to our communities.

Why civic engagement is a powerful form of leadership.

Breast cancer awareness and prevention: closing the gap for Black and Brown women.

The role of mental health in fear, stigma, and screening.

Organizing the walk: Dr. Claude’s story and her call to action.

BET on SELF™ reflections on showing up for your health and your community.

Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women (CDC).

Only about 65% of Black women receive regular mammograms (ACS).

Anxiety and depression are common after a cancer diagnosis—yet often under-treated.

Where can you “mother” your community this week?

How can you turn fear into empowerment when it comes to your health?

What steps can you take to BET on SELF™ by prioritizing screenings and wellness?

“Mothering the community is about nurturing beyond bloodlines—it’s about service, advocacy, and legacy. Whether through breast cancer awareness, mentorship, or simply showing up, your leadership leaves a mark.” – Coach LA

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This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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In this episode, Coach LA sits down with author and Boston native Eric Jones (The Scars That Healed) to talk openly about mental health stigma and Black masculinity. From his childhood in Mattapan during the 70s–90s, to becoming a father at 18, to his journey as an author and professional, Eric shares his story of resilience, growth, and breaking cycles of trauma.

This episode explores why so many Black men are suffering in silence and provides evidence-based tools for healing, self-care, and creating safe spaces for men to reclaim their mental health.

Men die by suicide at 4x the rate of women (CDC).

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10–34.

Among Black and Hispanic men aged 18–44 with daily depression or anxiety, only 26% seek treatment (CDC).

The cultural stigma of therapy, generational silence, and systemic racism continue to be barriers.

Evidence-based practices like Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, Men’s Healing Circles, and Narrative Therapy can support healing.

Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s a form of survival and resistance.

📚 Connect with Eric "EJ" Jones: The Scars That Healed | Email: ejones4175@gmail.com

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Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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In this episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we continue our Reclaim series with a transformative conversation on faith, healing, and collective freedom.

Joining Coach LA is the legendary Queen Sheba—a 2x Grammy®-nominated spoken word poet, author, professor, and activist—whose voice has ignited stages from the Apollo to international festivals. Sheba brings her truth, artistry, and lived experience to the mic as we explore how faith can help us break generational cycles of pain and trauma.

This conversation dives into Sheba’s newest project, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, and how spoken word becomes both a personal healing practice and a collective call to action.

✨ How faith and spirituality provide grounding for healing generational trauma

✨ The role of spoken word as a vehicle to reclaim identity, justice, and wholeness

✨ Why “Healed People Don’t Act Like That” is more than a poem—it’s a movement

✨ Reflections on breaking cycles of pain, both personally and communally

✨ How to #BETonSELF in your own healing journey

Queen Sheba (Bethsheba A. Rem) is a Grammy®-nominated poet, professor of creative writing at Clark Atlanta University, and internationally recognized performer whose work blends art, activism, and healing. Her latest album, A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like That, affirms her legacy as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary spoken word and social justice.

Learn more at: www.thequeensheba.live

Follow: @thequeensheba

What cycles in your life or community are you committed to breaking?

How has faith or spirituality played a role in your healing process?

In what ways can creativity help you reclaim your voice?

Who in your community supports your freedom and wellness journey?

🎤 Guest: Queen Sheba | IG & TikTok: @thequeensheba

📲 Host: Coach LA | IG: @Therapist_CoachLA

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💡 Did this conversation inspire you? Share this episode with your circle and tag @Therapist_CoachLA with your reflections using #BETonSELF.

⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube so more people can join the movement.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Episode #134 The Strength to Start Over—a powerful dialogue on betrayal, burnout, breakdowns, and building a bold new beginning.

🎙️ GUEST SPOTLIGHT 🎙️

Meet Dr. Lanecha Conner—therapist, speaker, podcast host, and the #1 Connection Coach for millennial women ready to be HER out loud. 🔥✨

Dr. Lanecha blends mental health expertise with transformational coaching to help women stop shrinking, speak with impact, and rewrite the stories that kept them stuck.

💬 From therapy rooms to podcast mics, she’s known for mirror-like truth-telling, wild creativity, and humor that gently slaps self-doubt across the face.

The Strength to Start Over, featuring Dr. Lanecha Conner on Conversations with Coach LA, including segment goals, talking points, and suggested guest questions for an impactful and emotionally resonant show.

Talking Points:

• The emotional and psychological toll of betrayal or burnout
• Why breakdowns are often the gateway to clarity and courage
• Importance of honoring grief, shame, and regret while rebuilding
• The emotional and psychological toll of betrayal or burnout
• Why breakdowns are often the gateway to clarity and courage
• Importance of honoring grief, shame, and regret while rebuilding

This one will speak to the woman who’s been doubting her voice. And by the end, she’ll remember: your voice is not too much.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

Resetting doesn’t mean starting over — it means starting smarter.

In this powerful episode, Coach LA is joined by Manda — entrepreneur, yoga instructor, early childhood educator, and host of the Pandagasms Podcast. Together, they explore what it means to reset in real time when life takes an unexpected turn.

From BOS Affirmations™ (Believe, Engage, Trust) to strategies for re-framing survival as a foundation for purpose, this conversation dives deep into the power of self-talk, resilience, and reinventing yourself without apology.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How BOS Affirmations™ can transform negative self-talk into resilience

The role of survival experiences in shaping entrepreneurship and legacy

Why societal timelines create pressure — and how to break free from them

Practical strategies for resetting your mindset in real time

How to BET on SELF by believing, engaging, and trusting your own process

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

When you give yourself permission to create, you also give yourself permission to heal.✨

🎙️ When words meet melody, healing happens.

This week on Conversations with Coach LA, we’re unlocking the transformative power of art with two dynamic Poetherapy alumni—Rey Royale @ReyRoyale617 R&B recording artist and radio personality, and Reesa Write @ReesaWrite, author and spoken word artist.

From soul-stirring lyrics to unflinching poetry, these creatives have turned their personal journeys into powerful tools for healing, self-discovery, and community connection. We’ll dive into the real benefits of art therapy—what it is, what it isn’t—and explore how creative expression can help us process pain, reclaim our stories, and inspire change.

💜 Whether you’ve been holding back your voice, waiting for the “right” time to share your story, or simply looking for a spark to reignite your creative fire—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

✨ Tune in, be inspired, and discover how you, too, can BET on SELF through the art of expression.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

This week, Conversations with Coach LA takes an intimate and empowering look at the journey through grief. Our guest, Tia Washington, will share her personal and professional insights on navigating loss, cultivating growth in difficult seasons, and embracing grace when life’s challenges feel overwhelming.

From her lived experiences as a mother, advocate, and seasoned Behavioral Health professional, Tia will illuminate the ways grief can both break and build us — and how we can transform pain into a renewed sense of self, purpose, and hope.

ABOUT THE GUEST – TIA WASHINGTON

Tia Washington is a dedicated mother of seven and a seasoned professional in the Behavioral Health field. She has held influential roles including Family Partner and Field Training Specialist, and currently works with an interdisciplinary team of providers in the Children’s Community Support Collaborative (CCSC) — a program affiliated with The Home for Little Wanderers (HLW) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

A passionate advocate for systemic change, Tia serves on the Client Advisory Board (CAL) in the Child and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). She is also deeply committed to advocating for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence through her work with Together Rising Above Coercion (TRAC) and the Massachusetts Family Advocacy Coalition (MFAC).

Her professional expertise, advocacy work, and personal journey reflect her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of families and building stronger, healthier communities.

PERSPECTIVE-TAKING PROMPTS

Reframe Loss:

“If my grief could teach me one thing about who I truly am, what might that lesson be?”

Grace in Action:

“If I treated myself the way I treat my closest friend when they’re hurting, what would I do differently right now?”

Growth Lens:

“What is one skill, strength, or insight I’ve gained through this experience that I didn’t have before?”

Support Check-In:

“Who in my life makes me feel seen and safe — and how can I intentionally connect with them this week?”

BET on SELF Moment:

“What’s one choice I can make today that honors my healing, even if no one else understands it?”

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

Season 8 kicks off with a powerful conversation on rebuilding after life’s toughest transitions.

Coach LA sits down with Kym Kan—mentor, caregiver, and author of S.O.S. Stuck on Stupid—to talk faith, healing, and breaking free from cycles that keep us stuck.

From divorce and caregiving burnout to finding purpose again, Kym’s story is a blueprint for starting over with courage, humor, and grace.

🎧 Listen if you’re ready to rise after a setback and reclaim the best version of YOU.

#BETonSELF #KymKan #ConversationsWithCoachLA #FaithAndHealing #TraumaRecovery

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA!

Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 10PM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio.

Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest.

This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC, where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF:
🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.

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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media