The Labors of Love Podcast

The Labors of Love Podcast

Author: La Shanda Sugg Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by La Shanda Sugg, The Labors of Love Podcast sits at the intersection of personal well-being and our shared human experience. This isn't a clinical discussion, but a series of genuine conversations that get real about the intricate ties between mental health, past trauma, and the relationships that shape our lives. Each episode invites a guest to explore a central, revealing question: what is their "labor of love"? The answers unfold in unexpected ways, examining the personal costs, triumphs, and deep commitments behind the work people do-not just in their careers, but within their families and communities. You'll hear stories that are both intimate and far-reaching, focusing on how individual journeys of healing and dedication ripple outward to affect everyone around them. Tuning into this podcast means listening to honest dialogues that normalize difficult topics, offering connection and perspective. It’s a space where the focus on health and fitness expands beyond the physical to include the mental and emotional strength required to engage authentically with the world. Through these narratives, the podcast builds a clearer understanding of how our personal labors, often born from challenge, fundamentally impact the collective spaces we inhabit.
Episodes
#TherapyThursday - Slow Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:47
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to take a deep breath and slow down.
Episode 142: Showing Up For Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:55
In this episode, Shanda and her guest Quanita “Q” McRoberts (she/her), discuss the importance of self-tending and community care while acknowledging the impact of trauma and oppressive systems. For more information about…
#TherapyThursday - Discomfort [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda invites us to examine the relationship between discomfort and growth, and to explore the areas we feel discomfort to see where we have grown.
Episode 141: Representation Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:11
In this episode, Shanda and her guests, Christina Garrett and Brittany With The Brushes, discuss the photoshoot experience, empowerment, and their podcast The Body Representation Series. For More info on Christina and Br…
Best of #THELOLPOD - Episode 82: Community as Self-Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:05
In this Best of #thelolpod, La Shanda discusses how community, connection and a sense of belonging can be a form of self-care. For more info about Labors of Love: www.thelaborsoflove.com www.patreon.com/LaborsOfLove Face…
#TherapyThursday - Alignment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:53
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda invites us to examine if our actions and inactions line up with our beliefs.
Episode 140: Journey to Liberation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:37
In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Heddy Nam, discuss liberation, choice, and shares her story. For more info about Heddy: Instagram: @heddynam Twitter: @heddynam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heddy/ For more…
#TherapyThursday - Language [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:41
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to observe the language we are using about ourselves and others.
Episode 139: Radical Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:17
In this episode, Shanda and her guest, Sage Crump, discuss love, freedom, and liberation. For more info about Sage: https://www.culturalstrategy.space/ & https://npnweb.org/field/resources/lane/mixedmetaphor/ Facebook: @…
#TherapyThursday - Voice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to create space for our children to practice using their voice.