Couched In Chaos Podcast

School's out, the snacks are disappearing at alarming rates, and somehow your children have forgotten how to entertain themselves despite owning approximately 437 toys. In Episode 14 of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany Smith and Dr. Trisha Marroquin tackle the age-old summer complaint: "I'm boooored!" Join Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha as they share practical strategies for surviving summer break, encou...

Why does every argument somehow start feeling like a sequel nobody asked for? In Episode 13 of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha dive into those “here we go again” relationship cycles in marriage, motherhood, and family dynamics. From repeating the same fights to accidentally turning into your mother mid-conversation, they unpack why we get stuck in these patterns—and how to laugh about...

In Episode 12 of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Trisha and Dr. Tiffany dive into the wild, wonderful world of child development from ages 0–5—aka the “itty bitties” era where everything is a milestone… or a meltdown. They break down what’s actually normal (spoiler: a lot more than you think), how to support your child’s growth without losing your mind, and what really matters in these early years. Plus, th...

Remember when making friends was as easy as asking, “Do you like swings?” and boom—you had a best friend by recess? Yeah… what happened to that? In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha dive into the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright exhausting world of making friends as an adult. From overthinking text messages to realizing you need to “schedule” a casual hangout...

Couched in Chaos is a relatable podcast for women navigating the beautiful mess of real life—and this week, we’re talking about something no one prepared us for: perimenopause. If you’ve ever found yourself sweating through your sheets at 2am, snapping at people you love, forgetting why you walked into a room, or wondering if you’re losing your mind… you’re not alone. Perimenopause can feel like y...

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha are diving headfirst into one of adulthood’s least advertised plot twists: caring for your aging parents. They talk about the emotional whiplash of becoming the caregiver to the person who used to ground you, the guilt that comes with setting boundaries, and the logistical gymnastics of managing doctor appointments, medications, and y...

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha tackle one of parenting’s most confusing seasons: launching your adult children. Is your kid on a normal runway… or fully setting up a studio apartment in your guest room with no departure date in sight? We’re breaking down the difference between a healthy, strategic launch and a full-blown “failure to launch.” What’s developmentally...

Episode 7: Identity Crisis (But Make It Funny) Ever look around your life and think, “Wait… when did I become just a chauffeur, snack provider, and email responder?” Yeah. Same. In Episode 7, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha tackle identity—because you’re not lost, you just need to find yourself again (she’s probably under a pile of responsibilities). We break down the difference between who you are vs....

New year, same tired resolutions? Not on our couch. In Episode 6 of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha kick things off with our usual celebrity gossip warm-up before diving into how to actually set goals that shift your thinking—not just your planner. We’re talking ditching the trendy “new year, new me” pressure and replacing it with mindset-based goals that challenge you, stretch you, a...

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Trisha and Dr. Tiffany take a more serious turn as they focus on identifying toxic relationships in both adults and teens. They move beyond surface-level stereotypes to explain how unhealthy dynamics often begin subtly and become more damaging over time. The conversation explores common red flags in adult relationships, as well as warning signs parents shou...

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Trisha and Dr. Tiffany dive headfirst into the wild world of teens and social media—where one TikTok can apparently ruin an entire week and Snapchat streaks feel more important than homework. They unpack what’s really happening to teen mental health online, how comparison culture is impacting confidence and relationships, and what parents should (and should...

This week on Couched in Chaos, we’re talking women and boundaries—aka why saying “no” feels more stressful than just doing the thing. We kick it off with a pop-culture “celebrity on the couch” moment that proves even famous moms struggle with limits, then Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha break down therapist-approved tips for setting boundaries without the guilt spiral, over-explaining, or a fake smile....

One minute you’re their whole world, the next you’re bruh. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Smith and Dr. Trisha Marroquin dive into the emotional whiplash of parenting teens—why relationships change, what not to take personally, and how to stay connected when conversations suddenly become one-word responses. We dish some celebrity gossip that proves famous parents don’t have it figured out either—but...

Welcome to Couched in Chaos—the podcast where sanity meets sarcasm and motherhood gets real. We’re your hosts, Dr. Tiffany Smith and Dr. Trisha Marroquin—therapists, moms, and two women who know firsthand how burnout sneaks in. In today’s first episode, we’re tackling mom burnout—why it happens, how culture reflects it, and what actually helps. We’ll start with a celebrity on the couch breaking do...