Carlie's Couch

This week we are having a very necessary and often avoided conversation about S-E-X. Dr. Stasia Gorden joins us on the Bouch to talk all about sex: how to create brave spaces for exploration and vulnerability with our partners, ways to keep the spark or reignite a relationship, 3 keys to great sex, and the underlying reasons why so many struggle with owning their sexuality.

Kicking off the month with an expert on mental health. This week we chat with psychotherapist, Jaren Doby, about disparities in the mental health field and practice, how we can better show up for ourselves and those around us, and the importance of trying to help just one person.

What if you get a full 8-10 hours of sleep, but you’re still tired? If you’ve been feeling blah, disconnected, or just plain tired, you may need a different type of rest. This week, we explore the 7 types of rest that we all need to be rejuvenated and refreshed in our daily lives. This week’s shoutout is our February programming! To celebrate Black History Month, we have some amazing experts from...

How you start something is typically how you finish. How are you starting your days? Morning routines, or lack thereof, set the tone for the rest of the day. Tune in this week for an outline on how to intentionally create a successful morning routine that is customized to you. Watch this episode on YouTube

Are you a people-pleaser? Before you say no, run through this checklist with us. This week, we explore what people-pleasing looks like in our everyday lives, why we do it, and ways to break from the habit.

Have you ever felt anxious but couldn’t quite identify why? Sometimes triggers aren’t always clear to us, but in this episode we give tips on how to identify anxiety triggers, list some of the most common ones, and share some tips on how to cope and become more familiar with yours. Are there any topics you’d like to hear more about from us? Hit us at 323-505-2030 or message us @CarliesCouch on IG...

Are you setting your goals too low? The beginning of the year is a great time to set goals, but what happens when we set them too low? This week, we explore how to check your goals to see if they are too low, why we struggle with low goals, and the dangers of not raising the bar. Listen to this week’s episode before you set your goals or to double-check them. This week’s shoutout is Estelle Colore...

It’s about to be 2022, y’all! Take a moment to pause and reflect with us. In this quick end-of-the-year episode, we pose some questions to help you reflect on your year: the good, bad, and everything in between. Happy New Year and stay safe! Watch us on YouTube!

Are excuses holding you back? In this episode, we talk about ways to identify your excuses and how to take more accountability to see more progress in all areas of life.

We spend so much of our time consuming: food, music, social media, shopping, meetings, etc., but when does it become too much? This week we explore the dangers of overconsumption, how to recognize when you are overconsuming, and ways to become a more conscious consumer. Watch us on YouTube!

Do you know how to feel your feelings? We often suppress our feelings without even thinking about it. This week, we explore why this is so hard, how we can retrain ourselves to honor our feelings, and discuss 6 tangible steps to help us experience our feelings without over-intellectualizing them or brushing them off. This week’s shoutout is Alaiyo Waistbeads “an ancient practice for the modern gir...

We’ve talked about needing breaks and feeling burnt out, but what does recovery time look like? How can we do what we need to take care of ourselves without letting our responsibilities slide in the process? This week we explore the recovery process after burnout and discuss daily practices and long-term practices to help you recharge and get you back in balance. This week’s shoutout is Nick Brook...

Every day we make choices, will our actions align with our vision and goals? Or are we setting ourselves up for failure? So often we get lost in the hustle and bustle of life that we lose sight of our long-term goals. This week, we explore our daily choices for instant gratification that deter us from our highest self and explore ways to stand firm in our decisions and stop negotiating with oursel...

How can we get better at relationships? While knowing you and your partner’s love language is important, what more can we do to build stronger relationships? This week, we discuss 5 pillars of a healthy, fulfilling relationship and actionable ways to practice this today. This week’s shoutout is People of Color Beauty , founded by Jacqueline Carrington. It their mission to celebrate and represent p...

What do you need? If we asked you right now, would you be able to tell us? Most people have trouble articulating their needs, and that can be problematic as we elevate and move forward in our lives. So, how do we begin to figure out our needs? And then how do we own them? This week, we explore some exercises to help you get clear on your needs. Don’t forget to support our Cap Soc team for Alive To...

We can’t see the future, but according to the Gottman Institute , there are 4 predictors to tell if your relationship is doomed with over 90%+ accuracy. This week, we dive into the 4 horsemen, as they call them, their causes, practical examples, and how they impact you and your relationship. But don’t worry, if you do have any of these, we explore the antidotes and practical applications too. This...

Difficult conversations are something we all wish we could avoid, but we cant. So how do we actually get better at difficult conversations? This week, we need to talk, and we’ll be discussing the anxiety and other factors holding us back and exploring a simple framework to help you feel more confident starting or having these difficult conversations. This week’s shoutout is the Babe Cave L.A. Stud...

We are taught that we should forgive others, but what about ourselves? Have you ever practiced self-forgiveness? Self-forgiveness is an important part of growth and becoming who you want to be. This week, we explore ways to practice self-forgiveness and discuss why it is detrimental to your journey. This week’s shoutout is Filipina-owned BRWNGRLZ jewelry by Gretchen Carvajal.

Why are you holding yourself back? In what areas of your life do you find yourself waiting? What are you waiting for? This week, we discuss ways you could be holding yourself back and how to own your power and spark yourself into action. Watch us on YouTube!

Do you ever catch yourself over-explaining yourself to others? This episode is for you. There are ample situations where we feel like the other person requires an explanation when in reality, they don’t. This week, we are talking about what causes us to over-explain and why changing this behavior can be empowering and help you level up in every area of your life. Thrive Health Lab Wellness Week an...

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If you are exhausted by what you have to do or feel that you are never doing enough, this episode is for you. This week, Carlie and Lex explore personal and professional burnout, delve into the root causes, and discuss actionable ways to help you process and get through it. The answer is NOT just self-care. Take some time to pour back into you and add these tools to your toolkit. This week’s shout...

Just because you’re feeling lonely, it doesn’t mean that you are different or weird. In fact, it means that you have more in common with the people around you than you realize. In this episode,e we are going to talk about feeling like you’re alone. This week we discuss feeling alone. If you are feeling alone and suicidal and need help, then the suicide call hotline is 800-273-8255 and the tex...

Having high self-esteem is key to living your best life. But if it’s so great, how do we actually raise it? This week, Carlie & Lex do a deep dive into self-esteem: what it really is, why it is vital to living your best life, and some actions you can take today to help build yours up. September is suicide prevention month. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts please call the N...

So you have a dream… how do you make it happen? In this episode, we chat with former NBA player Mario West about how to achieve any dream in life. He laid out the playbook in his most recent book, and this week he elaborates on the 5 keys to life and the most important actions you can take to make your dreams come true. Follow Mario at @MarioWest6 on IG and www. MarioWest.com and support his non-p...