Conversations with Coach LA

Hi, my name is Lakisha Austin also known as Coach LA. I am a psychotherapist and life coach with a down-to-earth approach to providing therapeutic support. I love using music, an emphatic ear, a witty sense of humor, and unapologetic clinical skills to debunk myths about therapy. Step into my office and listen to real people have candid conversations about this thang called LIFE. Don’t hesitate to Chime in & help me encourage individuals to own their stuff & set boundaries to fix their life! Share your experiences, relationship issues, and daily stressors on the live interactive Facebook chat! My virtual office hours are Sundays 11am-12noon on the UrbanHeat 98.1fm! Call-In 617.238.7111, Tune In, or Just Listen live at https://www.heat981fm.com/ weekly on Sundays at 10 pm. Listen to the replay weekly on Thursdays or watch it on the UrbanHeat Facebook page.

Conversations with Coach LA is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 172 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Conversations with Coach LA, a education show with 172 episodes published.

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  Episode #175

  The Writing Process: Love, Boundaries & Growth with StoryTeller Gordon

  Sep 23, 202654 minS10

  The Writing Process: Love, Boundaries & Growth with Story Teller Gordon What happens when poetry becomes a space to explore love, masculinity, mental health, boundaries, identity, and healing ? On this Poet Spotlight episode of Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA sits down with Brooklyn-born spoken word artist, author, curator, and community advocate Darnnell Dorvil, known as Story Teller Gordon , for an honest conversation about the stories we write—and the stories we sometimes have to rewrite in order to grow. Gordon shares his journey as a poet and storyteller, the vulnerability behind his creative process, and how his work challenges traditional ideas about Black masculinity, emotional wellness, relationships, and mental health . They also explore healthy boundaries, personal growth, community healing, and Gordon’s work creating healthier spaces for men through FORM NYC. Plus, Gordon joins Coach LA on the virtual couch for Therapy Tea , answers the signature question “What does therapy mean to you?” , and shares the moments that taught him to BET on SELF™ . In this episode: spoken word poetry • Black men’s mental health • healthy masculinity • relationships • boundaries • vulnerability • emotional wellness • storytelling • healing • personal growth ️ Conversations with Coach LA — Real People. Real Conversations. A Healthier You. ️ 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 11 AM 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. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

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  Episode #174

  BETTING ON YOUR VISION with Troi “Elektrik Kid” Durden

  Sep 16, 202653 minS10

  What happens when you can see the vision before the world can see it? On this episode of Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA welcomes artist, producer, and creative visionary Troi “Elektrik Kid” Durden to the virtual couch for an Artist Spotlight about creativity, identity, mental health, perseverance, purpose, and the courage to BET on SELF™. Troi takes us beyond the music and introduces us to the person behind the artistry. Together, Coach LA and Troi unpack a part of the creative journey that people don’t always see: the rejection before the recognition, the self-doubt behind the confidence, the reinvention, discipline, sacrifice, and determination required when you’re carrying a vision that hasn’t been validated yet. THERAPY TEA: WHAT DOES THERAPY MEAN TO YOU? Because you already know—if you sit on Coach LA’s virtual couch, we’re going there. Coach LA asks her signature question: “What does therapy mean to you?” The conversation explores the intersection of creativity and emotional wellness , including whether art can be healing, the difference between expressing pain and actually processing it , and why creatives must learn to protect the person carrying the gift—not just the gift itself. BET ON SELF™ MOMENT Troi shares his personal BET on SELF™ Moment , the experiences that helped shape Elektrik Kid , and what he has learned about trusting his creativity when the external validation hasn’t caught up with the internal vision. He also looks ahead to what may be possible in the next chapter of his artistry, purpose, and impact. This conversation is for every artist, entrepreneur, dreamer, creator, and visionary who has ever wondered: “Am I crazy for believing this can work when nobody else can see it yet?” Maybe the vision came to you first because you were supposed to believe in it first. The applause may come later. The recognition may come later. The validation may come later. But the BET on SELF™ starts now. COACH LA’S QUESTION FOR YOU What are you willing to believe about your vision before you have the validation to prove it? Drop your answer in the comments and share this episode with somebody who needs permission to keep betting on their vision.   Follow Coach LA: @therapist_coachla Subscribe: IamCoachLA.com   ️ 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 11 AM 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. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

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  Episode #173

  Legacy Leadership: The Entrepreneurial Pivot with Genevieve Angelique

  Sep 9, 202654 minS10

  Legacy Leadership: The Entrepreneurial Pivot | Featuring Genevieve Angelique  What happens when the thing you successfully built no longer represents where you're going? In this episode of Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA sits down with Genevieve Angelique for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, legacy, mental wellness, and having the courage to pivot. After nearly a decade of building The Other Boston and growing a community of more than 10,000 people celebrating Black culture and experiences throughout Greater Boston, Genevieve is preparing to close that chapter and lean more intentionally into travel, experience curation, content creation, and her evolution as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur . The conversation explores an often-overlooked side of entrepreneurship: our work can become part of our identity. So what happens emotionally when it’s time to release the business, title, role, or dream people associate with who you are? Coach LA and Genevieve unpack professional identity, transitions, the emotions that can accompany closing a meaningful chapter, the freedom to explore what’s next, and why a pivot doesn’t erase your previous success. They also discuss what therapy means to Genevieve , her journey toward completing her MBA, the transferable skills she’s carrying into her next chapter, and her personal BET on SELF™ moments . Listen for this reminder: “Reinvention isn’t always starting over. Sometimes it means taking everything you’ve built, learned, and become with you into the next chapter.” If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, creative, professional—or simply someone who knows you’ve outgrown an old version of yourself— this episode is for you. BET on SELF™ — Believe. Empower. Transform. Share this episode with someone standing at the edge of their next chapter. ️ 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 11 AM 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. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

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  Episode #172

  Therapy, Culture & Breaking Stigmas with Phonz the Therapist

  Sep 2, 202654 minS10

  What happens when the therapist gets on the couch? On this episode of Conversations with Coach LA , licensed psychotherapist Coach LA (Lakisha R. Austin, LICSW, MSW, MBA) sits down with Alphonso Nathan, MS, LPC — better known as Phonz the Therapist — for an unfiltered Therapist Spotlight conversation about therapy, Black mental health, culture, vulnerability, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health care. Phonz is a licensed therapist, speaker, author, futurist, and mental health advocate who uses therapy, humor, media, and culturally relevant conversations to make mental wellness more accessible—particularly within Black and Brown communities. But this conversation goes beyond credentials. Therapists are human, too. Coach LA and Phonz pull back the curtain on what it means to be the person helping others heal while navigating your own emotions, relationships, boundaries, stress, and personal growth. Together, they explore: ️ What does therapy really mean? Why mental health stigma continues to impact Black and Brown communities ✊ Black men, vulnerability, emotional wellness, and asking for help Mental health stigma vs. legitimate mistrust of systems ❤️ Why culturally responsive therapy and representation matter The reality that therapists need therapy too Social media, mental health influencers, and self-diagnosis AI and the future of therapy and mental health care What graduate school can’t teach you about being a therapist Phonz’s personal BET on SELF™ journey And Coach LA asks the question at the heart of the Therapist Spotlight series: “Who is Alphonso Nathan when Phonz the Therapist clocks out?” This episode is for anyone who has ever considered therapy, questioned whether therapy is for them, struggled to find a therapist who understands their culture, or wondered what happens emotionally on the other side of the therapist’s couch. Whether you’re a therapist, social worker, counselor, mental health professional—or simply somebody doing your own healing work—this conversation is a reminder that seeking support is not a weakness. Healing is human. About the Guest Alphonso Nathan, MS, LPC (Phonz the Therapist) is a licensed therapist, speaker, author, futurist, and mental health advocate based in the Philadelphia area. His work centers on breaking mental health stigma, promoting self-care, creating safe spaces for healing, and making conversations about mental wellness accessible, relatable, and empowering. Follow Phonz: Instagram: @phonzthetherapist TikTok: @PhonzTheTherapist About Conversations with Coach LA Hosted by licensed psychotherapist and executive life coach Lakisha R. Austin — Coach LA , Conversations with Coach LA brings real talk, real healing, and real-life conversations to the virtual couch. ️ Listen, subscribe, share, and leave a review. Follow @conversations_withcoachla Follow Coach LA @therapist_coachla And remember: Believe in yourself. Empower yourself. Transform yourself. It’s time to BET on SELF™.     ️ 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 11 AM 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. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

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  Episode #171

  DJ ILL NEIL: Redefining Boston & Building Community | Music, Mental Health, Entrepreneurship & Legacy

  Aug 26, 20261h 26mS10

  ILL NEIL: Redefining Boston & Building Community — Music, What does it mean to BET on SELF™ when the doors aren't opening, the vision isn't being validated, and your community needs someone willing to create the opportunity? On this episode of Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA sits down on the virtual couch with Boston entrepreneur, producer, DJ and community connector ILL NEIL for an unfiltered conversation about Boston culture, music, entrepreneurship, Black men's mental health, community building and legacy. From the streets to the studio, ILL NEIL shares the journey behind the name, how Boston helped shape him, and what he's learned about turning relationships, creativity and experience into opportunities—not only for himself, but for his community. And of course, Coach LA takes the conversation beyond the résumé. ️ ON THE VIRTUAL COUCH What does therapy mean to ILL NEIL? What are Black men carrying emotionally that people rarely stop to ask about? How do you balance being the person everybody depends on while still making room for your own emotional wellness? And has his definition of what it means to be a strong man changed over the years? Coach LA brings a clinical lens to the conversation as they unpack vulnerability, emotional wellness, the importance of safe spaces, social connection and why even the strongest people need somewhere to put the armor down. ️ WE'RE ALSO TALKING ABOUT: The man behind the name ILL NEIL Growing up and building a name in Boston Boston's Black music and entertainment culture Creating opportunities when doors aren't opening Entrepreneurship and learning to BET on SELF Black men, therapy and emotional wellness Music as a form of connection and expression Why community spaces matter Supporting Boston artists, entrepreneurs and creatives The impact of community-centered events like All City Park Jam Who opened doors for ILL NEIL—and whose doors he's opening now What Boston needs to STOP doing and START doing Success, purpose and building a legacy bigger than yourself COACH'S CORNER Being the person everybody depends on doesn't mean you don't deserve somebody to depend on. Strength isn't pretending nothing hurts. Sometimes strength looks like asking for help, setting boundaries, resting, talking to somebody, allowing yourself to be vulnerable—and recognizing that you don't have to carry everything simply because you're capable of carrying it. ♠️ BET ON SELF™ TAKEAWAY BELIEVE your experiences have value. EMPOWER yourself to stop waiting for permission. TRANSFORM what you've survived and learned into something that creates opportunities for you—and somebody coming behind you. Sometimes BETting on SELF means building what you couldn't find. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Boston: What's ONE thing our city needs to do better to support local artists, entrepreneurs and community builders? And to the men listening: Who checks on YOU when everybody expects you to be strong? Share your biggest #BETonSELF takeaway from this episode and send this conversation to someone who needs to hear it. ️ Conversations with Coach LA Hosted by Coach LA — Licensed Psychotherapist, Executive Life Coach & Creator of BET on SELF™ Conversations with Coach LA explores the intersection of mental health, relationships, healing, culture, entrepreneurship, community and personal transformation through authentic conversations on the virtual couch. Also heard on Urban Heat 98.1FM | iHeartRadio Follow • Subscribe • Rate • Review • Share SPONSOR CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH LA Want your organization positioned alongside meaningful conversations about mental health, Black culture, entrepreneurship, leadership, wellness and community impact? Conversations with Coach LA offers sponsorship and strategic partnership opportunities for brands, businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits and community partners looking to authentically connect with an engaged audience. Sponsorship inquiries: admin@weroclives.com ️ 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 11 AM 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. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media

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