Unicorns Talk Podcast with Latrice Sampson Richards

I have worked as a counselor for the last 10 years. Recently, I decided to begin a transition out of mental health. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes within the industry, and today, I am lifting the veil on a few of the reasons why I feel compelled to make this shift in my life. We’ll Discuss: How I ended up in mental health to begin withThe business of mental health in the Black communityLack of cultural education amongst non-POC therapists Announcements Afros & Audio Festival, June 22-23, 2019 in Brooklyn, NY Get your tickets at www.afrosandaudio.com Check out Heart 2 Heart w/ Latrice Sampson Richards at https://www.blackmarriedfly.com/heart2heart Most Recent Post: “How To Find Compromise In Your Relationship” Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Show Music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Check him out on SoundCloud for exclusive mixes!

There is a battle brewing across the millennial age spectrum that rarely, if ever, gets talked about. As we make our best attempts to figure out adulting, many of us also find ourselves defending our decisions to our parents. It can be difficult for us to understand why they feel so justified in speaking up, so today I’m giving your 3 possible reasons why your parents just don’t understand you and the moves you’re making. We’ll Discuss: How generational differences influence your parents’ ability to understandThe most fundamental desire of every parentHow you can gain empathy for your parents, even as you establish boundaries with them Announcements Check out Heart 2 Heart w/ Latrice Sampson Richards at https://www.blackmarriedfly.com/heart2heart Most Recent Post: “How to Keep Your Parents Out of Your Relationships” This episode is brought to you by: Audible This month I’m listening to The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards

Last week I decided to do a random episode on FB Live and record it. After attending a conference Saturday, I was so inspired and wanted to share that inspiration with you. One of the top questions millennials (young and old) are asking ourselves is “What is my purpose?” We know that we are not where we used to be, but also that we are not where we want to be either. It’s hard feeling like your stuck in a place that doesn’t give you any fulfillment. Today we’re talking about what it really takes to find your purpose and create the kind of life you deserve. We’ll Discuss: The role of authenticity in purpose fulfillmentWhy you are struggling to find your purposeHow your facade is preventing you from building a support network Announcements Check out Heart 2 Heart w/ Latrice Sampson Richards at https://www.blackmarriedfly.com/heart2heart Most Recent Post: “How to Find a Real One” This episode is brought to you by: Audible This month I’m listening to The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Show Music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Check him out on SoundCloud for exclusive mixes!

This week I have a chat with Dr. Tursha' Hamilton, naturopathic physician and healer. Dr. Tursha and I discuss how our dient can positively or negatively impact our mental health and clarity. We Discussed:

Mardi Gras is officially behind us and the Lenten season has come. Christians believe that you are supposed to give something up as a replication of the sacrifice Jesus made for the 40 days he spent in the desert. Most people give up tangible things like cold drinks or candy, but this year, I would like for you to consider giving up something that will have a much more meaningful impact on your life. So, today, we’re gonna talk about 4 things you should give up for lent that will help you along your personal journey of healing and manifestation. We’ll discuss: How and why your feelings are always validThe benefit of letting go of toxic people and relationshipsRelieving yourself of the expectations of othersAllowing others to take responsibility for their shit This episode is brought to you by: Audible My March book selection is “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. Web: www.latricesampsonrichards.com IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards

Every week I get naked for ya’ll. I strip away my fears and allow myself to be vulnerable because I know that you need me to. I truly believe in the power of sharing our stories with each other, especially the stories that make us feel uncomfortable. So, yes, I do this for you. But in reality, I do it for me more than anything. Getting naked, is a surefire way to see yourself in your purest, most raw form- literally and figuratively. For many, the idea of nakedness evokes a fear that they are not sure they can handle. Today, we are talking about how to confront that fear, get comfortable with being naked, and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. We’ll discuss: How the fear of being naked affects our relationshipsThe benefit of shedding your clothesThe steps involved in truly getting naked This episode is brought to you by: Audible My March book selection is “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. Web: www.latricesampsonrichards.com IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Show Music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Check him out on SoundCloud for exclusive mixes!

#Blacklove can be a complicated, and joyful topic. I’m excited to see it moving into the mainstream cultural conversation through shows like “Black Love” on Oprah’s OWN network. Still, I think the conversation needs to be expanded to include not only heterosexual romantic relationships, but also the ways that we love ourselves and each other on a daily basis. Today, Im talking with Bro Shack, one half of True Love Movement, to discuss what it means to love and be loved as a Black person. We do a deep-dive into the cultural history of blackness and the ways slavery has impacted our understanding of what it means to love others, but maybe more importantly, what it means to love ourselves. Bro Shack brings a deep love for the Black community to the show, and his takes on the multi-generational blocks to self-love have a lot to offer the current cultural conversation around blackness. We’ll discuss: Why it’s critical to understand the cultural legacy of slavery and the way it manipulated Black people into unhealthy love patternsThe concept of unconditional love and whether or not we should pursue itCore vs PRN people in your lifeDisassociation and how it impedes self-loveWorking through the differences between your ego and your true selfGentleness and how it relates to “tough love” Connect with Bro Shack: Website:www.truelovemovement.comIG:@truelovemovementTwitter:@tlmhrYouTube: The True Love Movement Hour This episode is brought to you by: Audible This month I’m listening to “Shook One”, by Charlamagne tha God. It is a very interesting perspective on anxiety in the black community. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Show Music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Check him out on SoundCloud for exclusive mixes!

Did you know that counselors complete at least three thousand hours of direct and indirect experience before they’re fully licensed? It’s a complicated journey, but I’ve always been fascinated by why and how people do the things they do, so it’s totally worth it. Pretty much everywhere I go someone wants to talk about my work. Once they find out I’m a counselor they end up telling me all about their lives and their personal struggles. Some may find this difficult to deal with, but it’s part of the job; and I LOVE IT!! I also get approached by those who are interested in beginning a career in the helping professions themselves. The same questions come up over and over, so today, I’m going to answer all of those questions once and for all. If you are looking at a career in the counseling industry, thinking about seeing a therapist and need to know what to look for, or just want to make sure I know what I’m talking about, this episode is for you! We’ll discuss: My personal journey into the counseling industryGeneral requirements for licensure including educational pathsThe difference between Counselors, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, and PsychologistsThe transition from counseling to coaching, andThe reality of making money in the helping professions This episode is brought to you by: Audible This month I’m listening to “Shook One”, by Charlamagne tha God. It is a very interesting perspective on anxiety in the black community. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ The Black Unicorn Project Come see what’s new at www.theblackunicornproject.com Join My FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Connect with Unicorns Talk! Did you know a group of unicorns is called a blessing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unicorns Talk on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; I’d love to have you join the family! Feel free to bless me with a review to help me reach more listeners, and use #UnicornsTalkPod to share your love with the world. About Latrice: Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Show Music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Check him out on SoundCloud for exclusive mixes!

It is inevitable that you will experience hatred when you don’t fit into the cultural norm. Being Black in America is a risk. Being Black and gay is a whole new level of risk. In the wake of the attack on actor Jussie Smollet, I’ve been thinking a lot about hatred; specifically, about the hatred expressed towards marginalized groups. This episode is all about the mental and emotional processes that create and feed that hatred. The psychology of hatred involves a complicated cocktail of fear, shame, and disgust, but what is it about human beings that makes us hate so powerfully and so violently? In today’s episode, we look at: We’ll dive into the groundings of hatred in self-preservation, survival, and pack-mindedness, as well as how our own fears that provoke us into hating others. We’ll talk about our deep-seated fear of what’s different, but also the deep seeded fear of what’s familiar. Why do we so often hate things in other people that we don’t like or understand in ourselves? My hope is that by the end of today’s podcast, you’ll be better able to understand the psychology that motivates hatred towards you and towards others (whether you are a member of the Black LGBTQ+ community or not), and to recognize and quiet anger you might feel in your own heart. It’s a serious episode, but I think it’s really important to address. Ready to dive in? Go ahead and give this episode a listen. Enter the Heart 2 Heart giveaway, courtesy of Black Married Fly Podcast: This week I announced my collaboration with blackmarriedfly.com for Heart 2 Heart with Latrice Sampson Richards. Enter for your chance to win a 60 minute Heart 2 Heart session with me. Just sign up for both newsletters to enter. www.latricesampsonrichards.com/heart2heart www.blackmarriedfly.com/heart2heart This episode is brought to you by Audible: I’ve been listening to Shook One, by Charlemagne tha God. It talks about anxiety and the black community, and I’ve been loving it. Get your free download and 30-day trial of Audible here: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ . The Black Unicorn Project: Come see what’s new on www.theblackunicornproject.com . Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation. Join Trust Village FB Group here! Today’s music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his SoundCloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosherplans. Connect with Unicorns Talk! By the way, are you subscribed to the show? I’d love to have you join the Unicorns Talk family. If you’re feeling generous, a review of the show on iTunes helps me reach more listeners and share the #UnicornsTalkPod love with the world. Links mentioned in this episode: Sistersoftheskies.orghttps://www.essence.com/lifestyle/money-career/path-to-power-beth-profile/ Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards

Latrice is joined by Trey Payadue to discuss the allegations of sexual predidation discussed in the Surviving R. Kelly docuseries, how we let it get this far, and what's next for the #muterkelly movement, and the overall consciousness of the Black community as it relates to protecting Black girls and women. Trey Payadue is the Curator of Music for theblackunicornproject.com. IG: @SumthinSevere Twitter: @SumthinSevere Check out Trey and his Spotify Playlists at The Black Unicorn Project. Latrice Sampson Richards is a mental and emotional wellness creative, licensed professional counselor, and certified life-enhancement coach. IG: @latricesampsonrichards Twitter: @lsamrichards Join Trust Village FB Group here. *** The information discussed on this show is not a suitable substitute for your own relationship with a mental health provider.

Latrice discusses why you should dream big and how those dreams represent something much bigger than you. Signup for The Road To Transformation: latricesampsonrichards.com/road-to-transformation Register for my Virtual Vision board Party on Jan 13, 2019: https://trust-village-academy.teachable.com/purchase?product_id=922978

Latrice is outlining the 4 Stages of Transformation so you can identify where you are in the process and be better equipped to come up with a plan to make 2019 the year you walk into your next chapter. Sign up to get daily reminders in your email when new videos are release on your Road to Transformation: http://bit.ly/road-to-transformation Get my FREE How Change Works Webinar and 4-page downloadable worksheets: http://bit.ly/change-freebie Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

Here are some tips to help you navigate the rocky waters of workplace conflict like a true professional. Check out Inayah Lamis on Instagram: www.instagram.com/inayah_lamis/. And purchase her new single “Fairy Tale” here: www.empire.lnk.to/InayahFairyTale/ Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: www.audibletrial.com/unicornstalk/ Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

Here are some tips for how to prevent and manage those Holiday Blues so you can experience the joys of life this holiday season. Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: http://audibletrial.com/unicornstalk Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

Latrice chats with Rhayne Coleman of Carefree Black Nerd Podcast. They talked about their relationship how we met stories, getting catfished, and what it takes to make a long distance relationship work. Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: http://audibletrial.com/unicornstalk Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

LIVE in Atlanta at A Pod Connection ATL. Topic: Overcoming the 30-Something Crisis. Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: audibletrial.com/unicornstalk Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

The last of our 3 part series celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Wiz, today we are talking about the Emerald City and what it teaches us about respectability politics. Check out “Who Is Quincy Jones?” on theblackunicornproject.com: https://wp.me/p7rPqa-md Get your free download and 30 day trial of Audible: audibletrial.com/unicornstalk Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

It’s important for us to understand the men in our lives so that we can have appropriate expectations for their behavior and can adjust our interactions accordingly. In addition to that, though, we need to be able to show up for them in ways that allow them to find peace in us. Today we are embarking on part two of our three-part series on the wiz and our focus is on the men of the wiz. Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​

This is the first of a three part series in honor of the 40th anniversary of the motion picture release of “The Wiz”. Latrice talks about the lessons we can learn from Dorothy, Glinda The Good Witch, Evilene The Wicked Witch of the West, and Miss One, The Good Witch of the North. Register for my FREE EmpowHER Your Vision Masterclass: http://latricesampsonrichards.com/empowheryourvision.html Join my FREE FB Group, Trust Village: Trust Village: A Safe Place for Healing and Manifestation music: DJ 2Kosher (@just2kosher across all social media). Also check out his soundcloud for exclusive mixes soundcloud.com/just2kosher​