The Couch Next Door

Let's have a quick check-in on your self care!  In this episode I'll be addressing how our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and how to be mindful of ourselves to promote self care.    Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Recommended Resources: The Couch Next Door: Self Compassion (Amy Saenz) Kristin Neff's website and work on Self Compassion I'd love to hear f...

Let's check in on our emotional intelligence!  Giving space to the experience of our emotions helps us to name our emotions.  When we develop our emotional intelligence we feel empowered to regulate emotions effectively.  Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Recommended Resources: DBT Wise Mind Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman Ph. D Listen to the experts at naming...

Let's check in on what is most important to US!  Knowing our values helps to filter decisions through the lense of who we are not who we’re trying to be.  This gives life to our authentic selves.   Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Recommended Reading: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Brené's Values List I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show. Follow...

Quieting the outside distractions by listening to our own needs and desires will develop trust in ourselves. What freedom would that bring?  Let's check in with ourselves and find out!   Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Recommended Reading: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show. Follow me on Instagram: @candicefraserlpc Fin...

There is hope in healing when we speak to our inner child.  Giving words of comfort to our younger self can offer up emotional stability that wasn't offered up in the exact way we needed as a young person.  We each have the tools within ourselves to find that healing.  Let's check in with our inner-child and find out what they need!  Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Recommended R...

What do our rants tell us?  What information can we pay attention to?  Let's check-in on our rants!  Going first, giving space to your feelings, and sharing your rants can promote community with others because it gives an opportunity for validation and connection.  Rants have intention while complaining does not.    Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Listeners' Favorite Rants: Seas...

SURPRISE!  Here I am in your podcast feed on a Monday with a big announcement.  On Thursday, May 2nd, you'll see 6 new episodes from The Couch Next Door.  These are short quick check- in episodes addressing an area of introspection in our mental health. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you'll be automatically notified of these episode drops.    Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc...

My husband, Jason, came back to help me wrap up the Ennea-Season.  We discuss his initial skepticism of the Enneagram and what really helped him to come around.  We also deep dive into how the Enneagram has helped us as a couple.  I can’t speak enough about how it has transformed our perspectives of one another.  Be sure to listen to this episode past the credits for a special treat! Check out Jas...

This bonus episode dives into typing and mistyping.  I talk with a podcast regular, Brittany Holmstrom, on her typing journey.  She mistyped as a 2 for over 10 years and just recently discovered she is a 4.  I’ve said throughout this season that mistyping is common and I wanted to feature an episode of encouragement and knowledge to help us with our typing journey.  So here it is! Coaching can be...

I brought the podcast’s Enneagram Coach back to the show to answer questions I received over this season. Marty Munger joined us again to dive a little bit deeper and clarify some of the ins and outs of the Enneagram for us to have a better understanding of this personality typing system.  Marty also really brought the rant today.  I can’t wait to hear what you all think about it.   Follow Me on I...

Leigh & Melody brought the party to The Couch Next Door!  I would expect nothing less from these Enneagram 7s.  What a joy it was to hear what it’s like to see the world as a 7.  It is a lot of fun but it’s also important for us to understand that their motivation for fun is a way to cope with unpleasant feelings.  What a gift their superpower of reframing is to them and the world!  Listen as...

The enneagram 6 is the number that is most represented in the world.  On the surface we can see the reason being because we live in a stressful world with anxiety on the rise.  But hearing what these 6s have to say about the importance of being prepared and adaptable makes having a lot of 6s in the world a comfort in my opinion.  Rhonda and Kristen both came very prepared for this conversation and...

This show was extra special to me because Sean and Ellie gave insight into my favorite 5, my husband.  Listen closely to how we can support them well and value all of the thinking that they do.  It’s always a good reminder to be aware of their motivation to conserve energy and that the idea of recharge means something very different for a 5.  Let’s give them a safe space to express their needs and...

The conversation with the Enneagram 4s was so beautiful.  It was such a joy to be a part of the connection that Brittany and Julie had as they discussed what it’s like to see the world through the lens of a 4.  To feel a sense of belonging and acceptance for their uniqueness is something that 4s deeply desire.  They bring such authenticity to the world and truly just want to sit with you wherever...

The 3s brought the info today!  From learning what failure looks like to them to explaining how being a chameleon is an asset to their achievements not something for the rest of us to be suspicious of.  Today these Enneagram 3s let me ask the deep, hard questions to get to know what it’s like for them to live in this world and the joy they find in a lot of their tasks.  I have such an appreciation...

My fellow 2s came on the show today, so you really got 3 perspectives on being a 2!  I’m a sucker for validation so I had so much fun chatting with Elizabeth and Jessica on how we see the world as Enneagram 2s.  We all agree that our focus is so much on others that knowing what we need is a very tricky question to answer but we definitely love acknowledgment as a form of appreciation. Follow Me on...

Our Enneagram 1s are joining us today to talk all about that pesky inner critic and also how they value a job well done and right.  Mike and Melaina give us all some good advice on how to care for the 1s in our life well.   Vanessa Queen’s episodes: Enneagram 8 Loving a Family Member with Mental Health Struggles Follow Melaina on Instagram: @melainahagerup Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc...

Today we get to hear from our 9s!  Andrew Bowles and Donna Looper share with us the gifts that the 9s bring to the world, as well as, the tensions they tend to sit in as they are doing repressed and doing dominant.  So complicated!  I learned so much in this episode as Andrew and Donna shared how they see the world through the lens of a peaceful mediator. Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc F...

Our friends with the most energy are on the show today.  Welcome two of my Enneagram 8 Friends back to the show.  Vanessa and Amy both appeared in my first season and have returned to talk all about how they see the world through the lens of an Enneagram 8.  We laughed a lot!  And I also learned a lot!  Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Find all affiliate links HERE Daring Greatly by Brene...

Welcome to the Ennea-Season brought to you by the Couch Next Door!  On this first episode, you'll be introduced to the podcast's official Enneagram Coach, Marty Munger.  Marty will give us some basic information and insight on how to navigate and better understand one of my favorite pieces of homework for clients.  Follow me on Instagram: @candicefraserlpc Find all affiliate links HERE B...

Season 3 is kicking off with the trailer giving you some basic information on how this season will look.  We're doing a deep dive on the Enneagram together, learning more about how we see the world and also how others around us may see the world differently.     Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpc Here is a collection of Enneagram resources collected from guests featured in this season:...

And that’s a wrap on Season 2!  Jason returns to give us his takeaways from this season’s episodes.  I’m so grateful to the guests this season that were willing to share their experiences and stories.  I have some pretty big plans for Season 3 that may take a little longer in the planning stage.  I can’t wait to share it with you all!  Be sure to press the subscribe button in your podcast app so y...

This show is the most perfect representation of a happy hour meets a therapy session.  So many topics are covered from Britney Spears to my favorite therapy homework for clients.  My best friend, Laura Hatfield is back and she’s asking me questions about therapy and therapists that I received from Instagram.  If any other questions pop up for you, feel free to DM me on Instagram!  I’d be happy to...

When you hear the term betrayal trauma you may have some misconceptions.  Listen in as Jessica McDaniel, LPC gives us a better understanding of this work and encouragement on fighting for your relationship in the aftermath of a betrayal trauma.  I truly believe you will walk away from this episode having more knowledge and feel inspired to take steps to protect your own marriage or relationship. ...

My first kid guest is on today!  Elliana Chavez is on to give the grown ups some advice on how to support kids well in their mental health.  Elliana speaks on what’s hard about being a kid these days and gives pointers on how to listen to kids in a way that makes them feel connected and safe with the grown ups in their lives.  She also has a relatable rant for all who love a Lego enthusiast.     L...