Carlie's Couch

Why are we here? In this episode, we explore the different philosophies and schools of thought around why we are here and what our purpose is in life. Which rings most true for you? Watch this episode on YouTube

In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the idea of having a purpose, and the intersection of work and life. We’ve all heard the phrase “If you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life,” but is it true? Should we strive to love what we do or is it just a bonus when it works out that way? Watch this episode on YouTube

Caring about other people’s emotions and how they feel is a good thing until you take it too far. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss signs that you’re being over responsible for other people’s emotions, what contributes to this behavior, and give some tips on setting boundaries to be more responsible for you and less over responsible for others. Watch this episode on YouTube

Have you noticed that you’ve become less ambitious over your healing journey? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, Lex and Carlie discuss the idea of evolving ambition and goals as we learn more about ourselves through our healing journey. Watch this episode on YouTube

When the waves of life start crashing in, are you swept up in the storm? Or are you able to go with the flow? This week, we discuss how to stay present during overwhelm, the mindset shift necessary to go with the flow, and how to set yourself up for success even when you have too much going on. Watch this episode on YouTube

Have you ever found yourself thinking “life isn’t fair?” Sometimes it’s a good thing that it isn’t. In this episode of Carlie’s Couch we discuss our thoughts around the phrase “life isn’t fair” and what it may say about a person to believe that phrase to be true. Watch this episode on YouTube!

You’ve probably heard the term “abandonment issues,” but do you know where they stem from? In this episode, Carlie and Lex identify how abandonment issues show up in your life and how they affect your relationships.

They say “no pain no gain,” but is that really the case? Do we have to go through bad things in life to grow? This week, on Carlie’s Couch we explore the idea of struggle and discuss how necessary it is for growth. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Have you ever been touch deprived? This week on Carlie’s Couch, Carlie and Lex explore the role that human touch plays in relationship development and feeling connected with each other. They discuss their relationships with touch and encourage you to think about the importance of touch in your own life. Watch this episode on YouTube

We focus so much attention on cultivating our romantic relationships, but what about our platonic ones? Are you a good friend? How do you know? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the importance of being a good friend Watch this episode on YouTube!

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss community care and when you should ask for help, why you should ask for help more often, and how to get better at asking for help. Watch this episode on YouTube

Or whatever Future said… It’s important to name your goals and work towards them, but it’s equally important to reflect on the things that you get done along the way. In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the importance of reflecting on your achievements, if writing down goals really matters, and give some tips to celebrate yourself and your journey along the way. This week’s shoutout is S...

While feeling overwhelmed may not be a conscious choice, we can deliberately choose to become more aware of our emotions and how they shape the quality of our life. In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about what it means to be overwhelmed, how it manifests in your life, and ways to better process and deal with it. This week’s shoutout is Dr. Stevie Johnson and Fire in Little Africa for brin...

Are you ready to make changes or grow in your life? Whether switching careers, learning a new skill, or working towards goals, being prepared is one of the best ways to see movement and success in your life. But how do you properly prepare? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we chat with Will Medley, who has not only mastered the art of preparation to accomplish his own goals, but now works to hel...

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we tackle the issue of sexual harassment and overall inappropriate behaviors that negatively affect others. We discuss why harassment can be difficult to talk about, how it can impact our lives, and what we can do to prevent sexual harassment. Watch this episode on YouTube

We all know the education system is failing, but what can we actually do about it? What are some realistic action steps we can take? This week, we speak with Dr. Charli Kemp about revolutionizing the education system, practical ways to fund it and create holistic learning experiences, and what we can all do to help make a real difference. Connect with Charli and Change the Tune here on IG , their...

Often, the act of grieving is reserved for the deaths of loved ones and while those are important, we all experience varying degrees of loss daily: relationships, friendships, rejection, older versions of ourselves, our vision for how we thought life would be, etc. But how do we actually grieve? We’re never really taught how to take, give, or hold space in those moments of loss. This week on Carli...

Should you care what others think or about their opinions? To some degree, absolutely; but when does it become too important? And whose opinion actually matters? This week, we explore the idea of caring about others’ opinions, challenge you to determine whose actually does, and offer some action steps if you find yourself holding others’ opinions above your own. This week’s episode comes from a li...

When choosing friends, business partners, or romantic partners, compatibility plays a very important role. This week, we discuss compatibility, explore how it affects long-term potential in relationships, and give insight into how you know that you’re truly compatible with someone. Watch this episode on YouTube

Do you know what state your nervous system is in? Most people don’t and before this week, we didn’t either. This week, we explore the three states of our nervous systems and why this is so integral to overall health and well-being, discuss signs that your’s could be dysregulated, and explore “the science of safety” and action steps on how to regulate it. Watch on YouTube

There is so much value placed on our own individual happiness. How much control over our own happiness do we actually have? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore happiness, scientific research into what attributes to our happiness, what we can control, and how to make it more sustainable.

What would your life look like if you didn’t lie? At all, not even white lies? How could this affect your relationships? Business? What would it look like to be honest with yourself about what you want and need? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss radical honesty, what it is, how it can impact your life, and ways to begin practicing it in your life. Watch us on YouTube!

Ah, disappointment. Something as inevitable in life as death. Whether by friends, lovers, the world, our jobs, or even ourselves, at one point in time, we will all be disappointed. How can we get better at handling it? This week we discuss the important emotion of disappointment and explore ways to improve how we cope, to better manage our expectations, and to help combat it. This week’s shoutout...

You actually don’t deserve everything. Maybe you should settle. When it comes to romantic relationships, people should have their non-negotiables, but are our expectations too high? When do expectations become unrealistic and entitlement settle in? This week, we discuss common misconceptions and some mindsets that could be holding your relationships back. Shoutout to @yourdiagnonsense on IG whose...

As seasons change, the daylight shortens, or the holidays approach, you might notice your moods and overall wellbeing shift. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 3 million people a year. This week, we identify symptoms and explore actionable steps you can integrate in your everyday life to manage and ease it’s effects. Watch us on YouTube!