In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Coach LA is joined by the dynamic duo Allysa Cambra and Nicolette Quashie, co-founders of Silver Lining Integrative Psychiatry (SLIPServices). Together, they unpack the complexities of identity and intersectionality, diving into how their personal and cultural backgrounds, professional experiences, and mental health journeys shaped their passion for inclusive, integrative care.More talking points about this episode:

IDENTITY & HEALING

• Identity is multifaceted: Race, gender, faith, socioeconomic background, culture, lived experience.
• According to the American Psychological Association (APA), individuals who feel their identities are invalidated or marginalized are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.

INTERSECTIONALITY & FAMILY DYNAMICS

• Definition: Intersectionality is the interconnected nature of social categorizations—like race, gender, class—as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage (coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw).
  
• Intersectionality shows up in family dynamics: respectability politics, survival-based parenting, generational trauma.Resources & Recommendations:

BOOKS & ARTICLES

• "Sister Outsider" by Audre Lorde
  
  
• "My Grandmother’s Hands" by Resmaa Menakem
  
  
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
  
  
• "All About Love" by bell hooks
  
  
• "Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self" by Dr. Thema Bryant
  
  
• "Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy" by Pamela A. Hays
  
  

STATISTICS & RESEARCH

• APA: Racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive culturally competent care.
• Pew Research: 64% of Black and Brown adults say their race or ethnicity is a central part of their personal identity.
• SAMHSA: Trauma is more likely to be unrecognized in BIPOC communities due to cultural stigma and systemic disparities.

"Coach’s Corner is where we leave our listeners with a moment of reflection, affirmation, or challenge. Today, I want you to ask yourself: ‘What parts of my identity am I still hiding or healing?’ Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about progress. When you understand who you are, you reclaim your power."

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🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.

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

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This season of Conversations with Coach LA invites listeners to unpack the past—personally, generationally, and systemically—and begin healing from within. In this episode, we move beyond the therapy chair and into the heart of the collective—because healing doesn’t just happen in isolation, it happens in community.

We’re joined by a dynamic voice in empowerment and advocacy: Shnell Swain — board-certified nurse, author, mentor, and creator of Mirror Mantras™ – The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Hack, streamed over 35 million times across 48 countries. Shnell’s mission is deeply rooted in real-life transformation. From founding End Child Molestation Inc. to launching her newest book and program, Master Self-Talk & Transform Self-Perception in 30 Days, Shnell is living proof that the most powerful investment you can ever make… is in you.

Together, we explore how rewriting our inner dialogue, breaking generational patterns, and stepping into shared spaces of truth-telling can help us reclaim identity, connection, and power.

💬 Coach’s Corner

Coach LA’s Final Reflection:

"Healing is more than just sitting across from someone in a chair. It’s how we show up for ourselves when no one’s watching. It’s how we hold each other accountable in love. And it’s how we come back to the truth of who we are—even when the world tries to rewrite us.

This week, I invite you to reflect on your BET on SELF moment. Was it when you finally said 'no' and meant it? When you applied for that opportunity even though you were scared? Or maybe it’s happening right now, in the quiet choice to keep going.

Remember this: You are not alone. You are not broken. You are becoming.

Because healing isn’t just what we do in silence—it’s how we rise in community."

Until next time, take care of your mind, speak life into your reflection, and bet on yourself—every time.

— Coach LA

More about this episode's guest:

Shnell Swain is a board-certified registered nurse, creator, and empowerment mentor whose journey from trauma to transformation has become a blueprint for others to do the same. She is also the founder of End Child Molestation Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to prevention, healing, and advocacy. Her viral spoken word project, Mirror Mantras – The Ultimate Self-Empowerment Hack, has been streamed in over 48 countries with more than 35 million plays, proving that the words we speak to ourselves carry the power to not just survive — but to rise. Now, she’s continuing that mission with the release of her brand-new book and program, "Master Self-Talk & Transform Self-Perception in 30 Days," launching soon!. This transformational guide is more than a book — it’s a call to bet on yourself by upgrading how you see yourself, speak to yourself, and value yourself at the deepest level. With her signature motto and framework — “See it. Decree it. Be it.™” — Shnell Swain is helping people rewrite their narrative, reclaim their identity, and realize that the best investment you can ever make… is in you.

Learn more

https://endchildmolestation.com/

Get her book https://a.co/d/9377THl

Listen to her music/ spoken word album

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/shnell-swain/1667368260

🎙️ 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.

Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com

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