Lady and the Couch

<p>Workplace negativity is more than just gossip in the break room—it’s a culture of toxic attitudes, draining dynamics, and unproductive behaviors that impact your well-being inside and outside of work. In this episode...

<p>Becoming a mom changes everything—your body, your mind, your relationships, and your daily rhythm. In this episode of Lady and the Couch, we’re diving into the physical, emotional, and social shifts that happen once...

<p>Ever catch yourself saying, “If I can’t do it perfectly, why bother?” or “One mistake means I’ve failed completely”? That’s all-or-nothing thinking—also known as black-and-white thinking or dichotomous thinking—and...

<p>What if the most courageous thing you could do… was let go?</p><p>In this powerful episode, we explore the misunderstood, deeply freeing concept of surrender. In a world that glorifies control, certainty, and...

<p>Uncertainty is one of the most uncomfortable emotional spaces we can sit in, and yet, it’s one we all inevitably face. In this episode, we unpack why uncertainty feels so overwhelming, how anxiety thrives in the...

<p>We’re back! After taking time away to pursue new growth and deeper learning, Lady and the Couch returns with fresh insight, deeper reflections, and the same heart-centered focus on mental health and wellness. In this...

<p>How do we deal with discomfort? The human thing to do is avoid it. By doing this however, we decrease our ability to tolerate and manage distress. In today's episode, we discuss increasing resilience and a simple...

<p>Fear can stop us right in our tracks. It can be debilitating. Today we chat about how to break through fear and evolve into our highest self. We also discuss the role of the ego during this process. </p><p>We are...

<p>Do you overanalyze important decisions that need to be made and end up doing nothing? Maybe this happens especially with career choices or business decisions. Paralysis by analysis is real. Today we discuss reasons...

<p>Is "I don't know" your go-to when asked difficult questions? Well, the truth is, you do know. Maybe the difficult part is having to acknowledge our feelings or take action. Today we talk about removing the phrase "I...

<p>Representation Matters! History has been made with the nomination of the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. We hear the term "Imposter Syndrome" quite frequently nowadays. Today we talk about Imposter...

<p>Do you keep a running To Do List that's impossible to accomplish? Yep, most of us do. We challenge you to take a different approach and tackle that one thing. It's time to stop doing the most (but really doing none)...

<p>In today's episode, we are discussing biases and disparities in mental health and healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Carla Smith, LCSW, LMFT, licensed therapist and trained JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and...

<p>Do you know what today is? It's our one year anniversary! To celebrate, we are playing snippets from our top five most listened to episodes. The topics range from couples and relationships to boundaries and trauma...

<p>Do you know that person who always has a "yeah, but..." when you tell them how great they are? Maybe they only see their flaws and what went wrong vs what went right? In today's episode, we discuss the thought...