Carlie's Couch

It’s difficult to accept it when you aren’t quite where you hoped or planned to be by now. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore how to truly accept and appreciate where you are.

Many times we treat other people badly because of how WE feel. It may be on purpose or have anything to do with the recipient of our anger, but these displaced emotions are called projection. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss projection and displaced anger, how to recognize and handle it, and the major effect it can have on our relationships. Watch us on YouTube!

What’s your vision for the future? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about an interesting approach to goal setting known as the "Life Manifesto Technique." Grab a notebook or your laptop, a coffee, tea, or beverage of your choice, and let's visualize! Check out Lexi's or Carlie's for some inspiration. Watch this episode on Youtube

Is it okay to want people to like you? We think so, the danger lies in when you NEED people to like you. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the dangers of needing people to like you, how to tell when it crosses into unhealthy territory, and some ways to check yourself whenever you do. Watch this episode on YouTube

We often hear the phrase “fake it til you make it” but is that really the best advice? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, Carlie and Lex discuss when it’s useful to fake it til you make it, and when it’s not. And remember to check out the shop to purchase your limited edition Carlie’s Couch mugs! Watch this episode on YouTube

Giving ourselves and those around us space and grace is so important. But when does it go too far? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the importance of giving people grace and knowing when to enforce boundaries and/or cut folks or things off in our lives. Watch this episode on youtube!

What are you waiting for? When I get x I will be happy. When I achieve y I will know I made it. Why do we place conditions on the feelings we want to feel? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to cut out the middleman to whatever feelings we're trying to feel: happiness, joy, abundance, and peace, and focus on being that in the present. Watch this episode on YouTube

As we get older, the inevitable reality that our parents are aging is upon us. It’s something that happens to everyone, but isn’t really ever discussed. How do we deal with it? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the impact on us as our parents age, discuss ways to support without becoming overly responsible, and how to cultivate balanced relationships with them during this process. Watch this...

We’ve talked about the dangers of perfectionism; but how can being a perfectionist affect your relationships? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how perfectionism can erode relationships, and how to deal if you’re in a relationship with a perfectionist. Watch this episode on YouTube!

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the idea of neutrality and discuss when it’s important to have a stance and speak up. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Do we expect too much of people that become famous? When people hit a certain level of money or esteem, do the standards we hold them to evolve? Should they? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about our expectations of people in the spotlight. Watch this episode on YouTube!

It’s always a good time to stop, reflect, review, and make sure everything is in alignment. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how our businesses have evolved throughout the year, the changes we’re making to realign as we finish out Q4, and what we’re looking forward to in the next year https://youtu.be/vJx3h2mkecc Watch this episode on YouTube!

October is Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. 3 in 10 men and 4 in 10 women experience domestic violence. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the signs and things to look for if a friend or loved one is in a DV situation, ways to get help and to support them, and resources you can share. Watch this episode on YouTube

Are we overstimulated? Take a moment to look at your phone or laptop right now. How many tabs or apps do you have open? When’s the last time you ate a meal or watched a show without multitasking? This week, we discuss the science of overstimulation, how it affects us, and ways to take meaningful breaks from it. Watch this episode on YouTube

“Thank you” should not be saved for special occasions. It is such an important piece in building relationships, community, and for yourself. In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about the importance of expressing gratitude to others and how to practice and integrate more into our everyday lives. Watch this episode on YouTube

You have a goal, work towards it, achieve it, and then it’s on to the next. If you’re a high achiever this probably sounds familiar. While nothing is wrong with achieving and having goals, there is a problem if you’re never fully present to enjoy it. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to break free from the achievement cycle and share a daily routine you can implement to help you rest, re...

On a scale of 1-10, how reactive are you? Being so quick to react can cause conflict in relationships and unnecessary stress on yourself. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore why we’re so reactive and discuss practical strategies to help you be less emotionally reactive in everyday situations. Watch this episode on YouTube

Are you good at giving feedback? How about receiving it? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch we talk about the importance of good feedback; how to give it with tact, and how to receive it with grace. Watch this episode on YouTube!

We often talk about the importance of being in relationships with people who are emotionally safe, but are we emotionally safe people? This week on the couch, we explore what it means and the steps to become more emotionally safe for ourselves and loved ones. Watch this episode on YouTube

How do you self-soothe? We all have self-conscious habits that we might not be aware of to help us process emotions. Do you bite your nails, clench your jaw, or pick at your hair or skin? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss our conscious and subconscious habits of self-soothing and share 5 more intentional ways to regulate our nervous system and process emotions. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Building a business takes a certain mentality. This week, entrepreneur, business and life coach Jon Kinnard joins us on the couch to share: the mindset and discipline necessary to succeed, the key fundamentals to building a business, and how to balance it all. To support Jon and his business Coffee del Mundo , follow @coffeedelmundola and visit Hustle to Create for business and personal coaching o...

What are your non-negotiables when it comes to relationships? For romantic relationships, is it necessary to define them? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore non-negotiables in the categories of lifestyle, behavior, and things that people can’t change; and discuss the considerations when developing your non-negotiables.

Join us on the couch this week to discuss 6 more lessons in business: from failure to pricing to knowing even where to start. Watch this episode on YouTube

Is our focus on self-improvement making us less happy? It could be. This week, we explore the foundation of growth and self-improvement; discussing healthy ways to expand from a place of abundance without making ourselves feel less than or getting lost in the cycle of always chasing the next thing. Watch this episode on Youtube

It’s easy to end up stuck when you’re trying to make the “right” decision. But are decisions ever really right or wrong, good or bad? In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we explore the art of intentional decision-making and how actually making a decision is the most important piece. Watch this episode on YouTube