Thoughts from the Couch Podcast

Are you feeling overwhelmed by work demands and struggling to balance your personal and family life as a working mom? Join host and licensed mental health counselor Justine Carino as she shares her personal story about her relationship with work, how she has needed to change when becoming a mother, and her guidance on how to overcome the challenges of being a workaholic. This episode dives into: T...

In this episode, you will hear my conversation with psychologist Dr. Stephanie Lopez, former NASA psychologist and the founder of The Brave Method. She is passionate about helping high-achieving moms become more authentic and self-aware because she believes both directly correlate with how effective women will be in motherhood, at work, and in their lives. This episode dives into:  Understanding t...

In today’s episode, you get to hear life and manifestation coach Adriana Keefe  @adrikeefe share her experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and her journey toward healing and recovery. This episode dives into:  The role of trauma in shaping Adriana’s experiences with love and romantic relationships in her life. Finding the most effective strategies to heal and move forward after trauma...

From one mom to another, I think we’ve all been in a situation where we react in the heat of the moment in a way that we wish we would’ve handled very differently. If this resonates with you, you will enjoy this conversation with Kate Smith as much as I did. Kate is a mother, mindful parenting educator, Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, and founder of the @Consciousmamasmovement In this episode,...

Today I am so excited to talk to Lindsay Binette, ADHD coach and founder of @TheWavyBrain. After her “late-in-life” diagnosis of ADHD, she worked to understand her brain. As a result, she took a deep dive into all things ADHD and developed a passion for neurodiversity support, education, and advocacy. In this episode, Lindsay shares:  The relationship between emotion regulation and ADHD in the bra...

Do your negative thoughts seem to repeat on a continuous loop you can’t break? Let me tell you a secret… There’s a reason for this. Our brains are wired to think about all of the worst-case scenarios. Today we get to unpack all things related to overthinking, ruminating thoughts, and obsessive thought patterns with licensed psychotherapist and anxiety coach Amber Benziger @amber_vs_anxiety. This e...

In today's episode, Dr. Christina Burns, founder of the Naturna Institute in NYC and Doctor of Chinese medicine, shares her personal experience with postpartum anxiety and depression and what helped her get through these dark times for her as a mother and wife. We have an honest, in-depth conversation about postpartum emotions and how it impacts our relationships with our partners, children, and e...

Do you find yourself chasing this ideal lifestyle that isn't working out like you thought it would? You “have it all,” but you feel stressed out and anxious about it? When my guest, Tim Collins, had his first panic attack while presenting to a room full of people, he realized something needed to change. In this episode, Tim Collins talks about his own experience with anxiety and how he was able to...

If you are dying to know how ambitious mothers juggle parenthood, marriage, and a full-time career they love, then today’s episode is for you!  My guest Lori Obreckling is a mom of four, wife, corporate leader, and the author of the book “Secrets of Super Mom.” She shares some of her personal strategies on how she tries to juggle it all and tells us some of the secrets of how to get it all done an...

Today's episode reflects true resilience when it comes to struggling with mental health. My guest Alyssa Kurtz courageously shares her story of overcoming trauma, depression, suicide attempts, and self-harm behaviors and what she did to begin living a life that truly fulfills her.  This episode dives into:  The difference between Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (C...

In today’s episode, I get to chat with fellow therapist Danielle Ireland, LCSW, to talk all about the feeling of guilt in overachievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers! This episode dives into:  How guilt differs from shame and embarrassment.  The correlation between guilt and anxiety.  Irrational guilt in overachievers, people-pleasers, and perfectionists.  How to manage feelings of guilt. ...

In today’s episode, I get to talk with psychiatrist Dr. Shreya Nagula to debunk the myths that many people believe about psychiatric medication. Dr. Nagula treats adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and anyone dealing with significant life stressors or changes. Tune in to hear everything you need about the science, purpose, and benefits of taking psychiatric medication to treat mental healt...

Today we are diving into patterns of addiction in families with Jenna Dillulio @jennadillulio . Jenna is a sober social media influencer who has built a following by telling her own story and shining her light on her recovery from alcohol dependence. In this episode, you get to hear Jenna talk all about her life before she became sober and the problems that alcohol caused her.  This episode dives...

Let’s face it, there are a lot of emotions to unpack when going through a divorce and they’re not usually easy to talk about. In today’s episode, I am grateful to talk to Olivia Howell as she opens up about her own personal story of divorce. Olivia is the co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, created with the purpose of providing everything needed in one place to navigate life changes and begin aga...

Let’s normalize feeling just “okay.” All of a sudden, we have an expectation that we need to be happy all of the time, and if we aren’t, we must be doing something wrong.  In today’s episode, I get to reset expectations around mental health with a fellow licensed mental health counselor and host of the podcast “Okayish”, Mary Ellen Dance.  This episode dives into:  What self-care actually is and w...

In this episode, I get to chat with a functional medicine practitioner and therapist, Jody Ellenor. She shares how she combines her training as a therapist, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, and yoga instructor to help women get to the root cause of anxiety and how she guides them through the journey of healing holistically. This episode dives into:  The top hidden causes of anxiety. T...

Do you ever feel like living a healthy lifestyle is an unattainable goal in the hustle and bustle of your life? In today’s episode, I sat down with Kathleen Healy-holistic health coach, the business owner, and mom. She shares the top five foods that you can use to help reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, along with easy and attainable ways to incorporate them into your daily routine. This episo...

In today’s episode, I got to sit down with Sonni Abatta, an award-winning TV journalist, host of the podcast We Gotta Talk, and mom of three. Sonni opens up about her experience with illness anxiety, what her common worries are, how they manifest in her life, and what is helping her manage these thoughts and feelings. This episode dives into:  Defining illness anxiety disorder and how to manage it...

After a little break, today’s show kicks off Season 2 of my podcast! As hard as it can be to slow down sometimes, breaks are a wonderful way to fuel excitement and creativity. In this episode, I will teach you over 17 ways to manage feelings of anxiety. You might not be able to change the way you feel, but you can change the way you cope with how you feel.  This episode dives into:  Simple but eff...

The habits that we engage in every single day matter.  Our habits can either protect us from our stressors or enhance them. The more you prioritize healthy habits, the better you will feel about yourself.  Sounds easy, right? Wrong.  I know firsthand how challenging building healthy habits can be.  That’s why I wanted to hop on here and talk about exactly that in order to support your mental healt...

On today’s episode, I sat down with podcast host, transformation coach, and author Sam Led of @samledconsulting.  We discussed how we can’t always believe what we think.  We dive into Sam’s personal journey through his own mental health struggles while growing up, and how these challenges have led him to successfully support others. He helps his clients recognize that we each have the power to det...

Do you identify as a perfectionist? Do you struggle with perfectionistic thought patterns and behaviors that fuel your anxiety?  If so, tune in and look no further than this episode with life and mindset coach, Nicole Baker!  Nicole tells me all about the three different types of perfectionists and how these types struggle with setting goals.  This episode dives into:  The three types of perfectio...

Currently, in the United States, we live in a culture in which binge drinking is normalized, and has been for quite some time.  As a result, young adults and college-age students struggle greatly with unhealthy drinking habits.  For today’s episode, I sat down with recovery coach Alyssa Pelletier @alyssaraetherapy to discuss the impact that alcohol plays on our mind, body, and spirit.  We discuss...

Have you ever tried to listen to your gut instinct but you ignore it because fear steps in and you assume it’s just anxiety talking to you? Perhaps you’ve been searching for clarity on how to separate fear from your intuition.  If so, this episode is for you! I spoke with a licensed therapist and business coach Josie Rosario, LMSW @joserosarionyc who combines spirituality with mental health to sup...

Are you someone that struggles with social anxiety but you also really want a relationship? If so, this episode is made for you!  I got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Christie Kederian @thedatedoctorchristie, who shares her wisdom and knowledge on dating with social anxiety. Dr. Christie is a nationally renowned dating expert who works with clients to empower themselves in order to feel empower...