How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
Yvette dates men from different backgrounds, but her Dominican dad worries that cultural and racial tensions may lead to heartbreak. And relationship coach Sherrae Lachhu shows us how to use our core values to advocate for ourselves and our romantic partners.
Yvette Bodden is the author and founder of Awakened-Woman. You can learn more about her work, book and podcast here.
Featured Expert:
Sherrae Lachhu is a licensed marriage and family therapist who empowers individuals to be the best versions of themselves in life, love, and business through her speaking, coaching, consulting, and therapy services. With over two decades of experience in community-based mental health, Sherrae has worked with a diverse range of clients from all walks of life. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples and families, provided supervision and mentorship to numerous coaches and clinicians, and served as a clinical director at a local mental health agency. In 2021, Sherrae made the decision to leave community-based mental health to solely focus on launching her virtual practice to support individuals, couples and businesses. As a highly regarded professional, Sherrae specializes in working with Black, interracial, and multicultural individuals and couples, and has helped many individuals, couples, and organizations to maximize their strengths and overcome their challenges. Learn more about her work here.
If you liked this show listen to When Mom Doesn't Believe in Romantic Love and Dating, But Not to Get Married, the first episode on a special series on dating and relationships.
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