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That's My Therapy

Alicia Belzer, Amanda Reedy LCSW

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Mental Health extends far beyond the walls of the counseling office—it's a continuous exploration that permeates every aspect of our lives...Two mental health professionals, sisters, friends, and self-diagnosed therapy nerds demystify what "therapy" can look like.
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Cookies & Conversation Podcast is the beginning of the expansion of The MonAlicia Bakes (themonaliciabakes.com). Alicia Reedy, the owner of The MonAlicia Bakes, has an 9-year background of hosting, managing & producing online radio shows/podcasts. The Cookies & Conversation Podcast highlights real conversations with real people, and gives them a platform to be their most real and authentic self. Nothing is censored, nothing is off limits & cookies will be served. Episodes will be coming to y ...
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In continuation with Episode 3: Shadow Work On Steroids, I come to the mic to tie up loose ends. People I released were chasing clout, and I was out here chasing all of the good life has to offer me. From nurturing the family Malik, Tyler and I have become to making more room for joy, every day has become incredibly fulfilling... but I'm a firm bel…
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Life looks a lot different for your girl since July of 2022. My journey through motherhood is constantly evolving. Love found me, I let it in, and I've found myself in the deepest love with the most amazing man. Above all things, shadow work this time around is way more intense than I anticipated and I have a lot of work to do. Being physically ass…
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My sister sign and good Bess is back behind the mic, and he's getting raw and real... but what else is to be expected when it's THEE Greg Pinkney (S1, EP2) we're referring to? Greg is still deep in the Pray portion of his journey and has fully surrendered to what God has always had planned for him. Embracing a new level of stillness has come with a…
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For the inaugural episode of Season 4, your favorite baker and host is pulling up to the mic once again with her first built-in best friend, Kelci Reedy, right beside her (S3, EP5; S3, EP13). In honor of Cookies & Conversation Podcast's second anniversary on January 28th, it was imperative to have a full circle conversation and experience for the c…
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Your favorite baker and host is officially back with an earlier than anticipated Season 4 of Cookies & Conversation Podcast. On July 24th, 2022, I was seconds away from a death caused by the person I share my daughter with: Rehvon. Since that day, I look at life through a completely different lens. I move differently. Healing now is different. And …
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If you see me, you see her. To you, she's Foodish Ways with the coffee recipes and restaurant reviews for days. But to me, she's my Munchkin. Kelci is a DMV food/travel blogger and Black content creator that does it for the people who check the menu before going out. Once upon a time, her brand was called Apple of my Eye, a class assignment that st…
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It's been a year and a half since Ambrey's been behind the mic. Life is a bit different since then but her hustle remains the same. With graduation on the horizon, she's ready to tackle the next chapter of her life and welcoming new levels of growth that are bringing her closer to the life she desires with the one she loves the most: her boyfriend …
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Your favorite baker and host has retuned to give you the first episode of the second half of Season 3. Life tends to have an interesting approach when it comes to teaching you lessons, showing what or who is/isn't for you, and still bringing you exactly to where you deserve to be by way of the karma that you've earned. A month before my 28th birthd…
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My baby sister, the Pisces to my Virgo, Devin Rayne is back behind the mic. Devin made her first appearance on Cookies & Conversation Podcast during her freshman year in Season 1, Episode 9: I Have No Regrets, Period. She's approaching her junior year; stepping even further into her power; and is so close to the future she desires that she can damn…
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Just over a year later, I find myself sharing the mic and holding space with my favorite lion-hearted Virgo, LaShawn White. LaShawn made her first appearance on Cookies & Conversation Podcast in Season 1, Episode 5: Nothing Is An L. Soft-spoken in nature, she's amplifying the power of her voice and reaching new levels of confidence with every passi…
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Cookies & Conversation Podcast returns from its subtle hiatus with an episode highlighting a group of people that deserve a lot more credit than they receive: Black fathers. Michael Savoy shares the mic with me and wears his heart on his sleeve to give us all a very insightful, detailed conversation. The two times #GirlDad comes to the platform as …
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Your favorite baker and host is back with another solo episode of Cookies & Conversation Podcast. On a late, rainy night, I unpack a lot of shit with all of you and with my favorite cup of peppermint tea & honey in hand. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I come to the mic as my most vulnerable self. From very recent updates in my…
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Another trip around the sun and I've found myself sharing space with my fellow Mercury-ruled baby: Ariana Simoni (she/they). Ariana first made her appearance on Cookies & Conversation Podcast in Season 1, Episode 12: My Angels Got Me. Ariana is the owner of Witchy Organics, an incredibly proud mother and a genuine friend. With every ounce of confid…
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To know me is to know that I do not play about my bloodline. Most importantly, I don't play about my sisters. I'm incredibly honored to have three built-in best friends that understand me better than anyone else ever will. Some siblings mesh, some siblings don't, and it's more than a privilege to say that the four us gel perfectly. Ironically enoug…
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Taurus & Virgo are known to be a dynamic duo, and Kris Brewer (she/they) shared the mic with me on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to prove it to you. The two of us crossed paths almost nine years ago, and life has always managed to make sure that they remain aligned. With an infectious energy that allows people to gravitate towards them, Kris has fou…
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She's an event planner during the day and reading your natal chart to help you stack your coins during her free time. Michelle Weston, a dear friend of mine & one of my favorite Black astrologers, is here to share all of the things about astrology.Michelle was handed the cheat code at an early age with a book that focused on what each zodiac sign r…
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She's Amy every day but in the classroom, she's Miss B: a cool, calm & collected English teacher that's changing the education experience for her kids one lesson at a time. Empathic in nature, Amy wears her heart on her sleeve & shares her positivity with everyone she meets. Beyond being a teacher, Amy remains grounded with the help of her closest …
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To know me is to know that I like to switch things up from time to time, and that's exactly what Season 3's inaugural episode is going to give. In honor of Cookies & Conversation Podcast's first anniversary, the script is flipped. I'll be taking a seat in the guest chair & my big sister Kelci Reedy, a Maryland food blogger, takes the mic & opens th…
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Your favorite baker and host is back with a brand new, third season of Cookies & Conversation Podcast starting on February 17th. Over the last two seasons, the collective has gotten comfortable with the uncomfortable; we've stepped into new levels of power together; and it's time to honor the growth we've made. Cookies & Conversation Podcast is a s…
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Sweets, we made it to the end of 2021 better known as 2020, Part 2. The highs & the lows all of us have experienced have been a lot. And for each of us to still be here in this moment is an incredibly big deal. Just like each & every one of us have a journey, Cookies & Conversation Podcast does, too. What started off as the beginning of my brand's …
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One of the things I'm the most grateful for when it comes to my alma mater is the beautiful people that have become such an important part of my tribe. One of those beautiful people is Alex Myers, a true Aquarius and one of the faces of HBO Max's 12 Dates of Christmas. His authenticity & organic sense of humor on TikTok brought him to the astoundin…
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Not all mothers wear capes… Some wear suits, maybe sweats, maybe a t-shirt and jeans. Mine was dressed in a police uniform. Most importantly, she’s dressed in the protection of God with her heart made of gold on her sleeve to complement it. God-fearing and selfless, my mom has always been a favorite amongst the masses. To know my mother is to know …
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One of the most beautiful things about life is that we collectively travel different paths that somehow, someway intertwine. Many of us are looking at the same painting but we dissect the art differently. Throughout my life, I've encountered so many amazing individuals that inspire me. And I love to bring those same souls together to talk about wha…
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I'm a firm believer in safe spaces and the discussion of uncomfortable topics & real life matters being normalized. Often times, people tell you to sweep any & everything related to abuse or domestic violence under the rug but that only creates more space and opportunity for the following behavior to occur. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Mo…
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The tables have turned & I'm here to shake them. Your favorite baker & host is blessing your ears with a solo dolo episode for the one time to talk about a pretty controversial topic: COVID-19. To know me is to know that there are no cut cards. From learning that those close to me are anti-vax to me being pro-vaccine & unexpectedly contracting the …
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Christin and I bonded over the truffle case at Montgomery Mall’s Lolli & Pops and have been thick as thieves since the day. What started off as a business bond turned into an unbreakable sisterhood. Over the last four years, we’ve experienced many highs and lows. Together & apart, we’ve overcome obstacles that nothing could have ever prepared us fo…
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Who better than The Weed Doc to shut down all of those damn cannabis stigmas? Anything related to weed, Dominique "Domo" Smith is in it. Domo is a cannabis specialist & advocate and the owner of the rising brand Extreme Heights, a luxury Black-owned business that provides cannabis infused products & education for those curious to learn the science …
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Mimosa cookies from The MonAlicia Bakes, reiki sessions over FaceTime, and an abundant amount of laughs is what brought Daniel Ruggiero & I together. Daniel has practiced tarot for a little over 15 years. His experience fueled him to create the rising spiritual business The Tattooed Tarot. Raised half Christian, half Jewish, and full-time spiritual…
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Sasha D. is bold, honest, and organically positive. Throughout her healing journey, she released behaviors & bonds that no longer served her. Now, she allows doors that are meant for her to open bring her to different levels of expansion & growth. Her true Aquarian nature that goes hand-in-hand with her creative spirit brought her to developing her…
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Simone Miles is a renaissance woman that is beginning to embrace the titles that she fulfills. From being a creator to a connector of people, she brings her organic extroverted nature to the forefront with Nice To Meet You! Podcast. After a day's worth of work, Simone found herself at happy hour, connecting with strangers over cocktails, and discov…
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Synclaire E. Roberts is a new mother to a little Leo king; a woman blessed with the God-given talent of creating poetry; and the author behind Makings of a Woman. But above all things, she’s a wholesome soul on a mission to shed light on Black women. Synclaire is a DMV native that currently resides in Pennsylvania. She finds beauty in her duality &…
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Falon Turner is a Prince George's County native with an aura that impacts every person she crosses paths with. Her kindhearted nature and giving spirit go hand-in-hand with the family members before her that have a passion for education. As she steps further into her purpose, she also finds herself pursuing her passion & bringing joy to individuals…
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Welcome back to Cookies & Conversation Podcast, your favorite podcast with your favorite baker & host. Throughout Season 1, Alicia & her guests shared the depths of their healing journeys & the importance of embracing who they are. Season 2 is coming at you with the same energy & then some. Growth is nonnegotiable, peace is a priority, and Alicia i…
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In April 2018, I crossed paths with Erin Kirby, a true renaissance woman in the world of energy/spirit & healing. Erin gave me an unexpected message from my grandparents that crossed over & we've been friends ever since. She ended her work as a paralegal six years ago to pursue the reiki industry. Since then, Erin has assisted individuals in reachi…
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George Hawkins III is a wholesome Virgo (one of my favorites, to be exact), a man that speaks with good intention, and an individual that serves others in a way that God Himself could never be disappointed in. With ease, George steps into enhanced versions of himself that bring him closer to his purpose. He selflessly shares what’s on his heart so …
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To know Habeeb is to know that he could never be regular. With his mother being Wonder Woman, his father being the most solid man he knows and life experiences that shifted his focus, he effortlessly stands in his purpose: designing & styling. In 2015, his passion for looking fly & feeling good became a part of him & Flex came to be. Soon after, th…
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Zana Allen is a D.C. native, lover of life, and a true renaissance woman. The owner of Diaspora Botanica currently resides in Baltimore, MD and is on the path of becoming a clinical herbalist which perfectly suits the new lifestyle she has fully embraced. Through trial and error over the years, Zana learned that sharing her darkness & light with in…
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Six years ago, Maryland native Jonice Moody took a chance on herself & immersed herself in the love she has for fashion. One leap of faith brought her to a space of creating Styles of a Curvy Girl: a personal blog & clothing brand that touches people in countries that she has yet to visit. Confident in nature, her ultimate goal is to inspire women …
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Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH & I crossed paths a little over seven years ago in Queens, New York. Since then, she has become a public health professional that's proactively making her mark in all discussions about mental health. Priscilla is the CEO & founder of Saddie Baddies, a virtual sanctuary designed for people of color that has highlighted 75+ …
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Everyone's family is special but mine is a little different. I take pride in being a Quander, one of the oldest & largest documented Black families in America. My blood line means everything to me & being able to call to a number of amazing human beings my kin is the greatest flex of all time. Shameeka Butler, my cousin & Virgo twin, is an outstand…
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