New Podcast · Produced by 8th Moon

The Therapy
You Didn't
Know You
Needed.

Mental health, personal growth, and honest conversation. Healing is easier when you're not doing it alone.

Malaysia Genjiia and Lauresha Z. Hawkins laughing while holding an 8th Moon clapperboard in the studio
Season 01 · Ep 01
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Malaysia and Lauresha standing confidently outside a modern black brick tower
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03 — About the Show

Healing isn't only about surviving. It's about becoming whole.

Across episodes, the conversation moves from mental health to broader themes like personal growth, spiritual growth, and personal development. It shows how healing isn't only about surviving, but learning to discern what and who you allow into your life.

Malaysia and Lauresha talk about necessary boundaries, intuition, and discernment as real tools for protecting your peace, especially when you're used to being the strong one for everyone else.

At the same time, they emphasize the power of community. Finding safe people and honest spaces can be the difference between silently struggling and slowly becoming whole.

Malaysia and Lauresha outside together, styled in green and cream
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05 — Meet the Hosts

Two voices.
One honest conversation.

Malaysia Genjiia
Host 01

Malaysia Genjiia

@giftzofgold

Malaysia is a co-host of The Therapy You Didn't Know You Needed and the founder of two community-driven ventures:

The Brunch Book Klub

@thebrunchbookklub

A monthly gathering that unites women and men over brunch, self-help reads, and honest conversation. It breaks stereotypes and proves that intelligence has no dress code.

Lay's Golden Kidz

@laysgoldenkidz

A family-friendly, community-focused childcare and daycare center.

Lauresha Z. Hawkins
Host 02

Lauresha Z. Hawkins

LCSW, MSW, MPH
@zinatae

Lauresha is a co-host of The Therapy You Didn't Know You Needed and the founder of:

Mental Wellness University, LCSW Inc.

@mentalwellnessuniversityinc_

Founded by Lauresha Z. Hawkins, LCSW, a clinician with 15+ years of experience, Mental Wellness University is a Telehealth behavioral health and leadership practice based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, serving clients across California and Alaska. The practice provides therapy for complex trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and Borderline Personality Disorder, along with clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists, in an LGBTQ+ affirming environment that accepts most major insurance plans.

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