Thoughts from the Couch Podcast

Creating Your Mental Health Routine with host Justine Carino, LMHC

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 30 MB

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 health. Grab your free copy of my resource Creating Your Personal Wellness Routine (link in bio), gr...

We Are Not Our Thoughts

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MB

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 detach from our thoughts to create a peaceful inner state of well-being. This episode dives into:...

39. Why You Can't Always Believe What You Think

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MB

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 detach from our thoughts to create a peaceful inner state of well-being. This episode dives into:...

We Are Not Our Thoughts with Sam Led

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MB

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 detach from our thoughts to create a peaceful inner state of well-being. This episode dives into:...

3 Types of Perfectionists with Nicole Baker

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 50.3 MB

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 perfectionists and how to know your type. The origins and purpose of perfectionism. How to start mak...

3 Types of Perfectionists

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 50.3 MB

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 perfectionists and how to know your type. The origins and purpose of perfectionism. How to start ma...

38. 3 Types of Perfectionists

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 50.3 MB

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 perfectionists and how to know your type. The origins and purpose of perfectionism. How to start ma...

Unhealthy Relationships with Alcohol

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 insights into unhealthy drinking patterns, a common theme of disconnection, practices to combat ...

Unhealthy Relationships with Alcohol in Your Twenties with Alyssa Pelletier

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 insights into unhealthy drinking patterns, a common theme of disconnection, practices to combat ...

37. Unhealthy Relationships with Alcohol

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 insights into unhealthy drinking patterns, a common theme of disconnection, practices to combat ...

36. Intuition vs. Anxiety to Make Decisions

October 25, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 42.7 MB

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 support her community in enhancing their mind-body connection. Tune in to hear her immense wisdom ...

Intuition vs. Anxiety to Make Decisions

October 25, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 41.8 MB

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 support her community in enhancing their mind-body connection. Tune in to hear her immense wisdom ...

Intuition vs. Anxiety to Make Decisions with Josie Rosario, LMSW

October 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 41.3 MB

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 support her community in enhancing their mind-body connection. Tune in to hear her immense wisdom ...

Post Pandemic Dating with Social Anxiety with Dr. Christie Kederian

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 empowered in finding the right relationship. We dive into the positive shifts of dating due to the pand...

Dating with Social Anxiety

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 empowered in finding the right relationship. We dive into the positive shifts of dating due to the pand...

35. Dating with Social Anxiety

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 empowered in finding the right relationship. We dive into the positive shifts of dating due to the pand...

The Relationship Between People Pleasing and Anxiety

September 27, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MB

In episode 34 I have the privilege of speaking with Kaitlin Soule, LMFT @wellnessnotesbykatilin to discuss her important insights into the relationship between “people-pleasing” and anxiety. Kaitlin wears many hats as a therapist, coach, author, which provides her with a depth of wisdom into this topic. We get clear on what exactly “people-pleasing” is, how these traits develop, and how anxiety plays a role in it. We normalize the struggle, validate common experiences, and offer insights o...

The Relationship Between People Pleasing and Anxiety with Kaitlin Soule, LMFT

September 27, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MB

In episode 34 I have the privilege of speaking with Kaitlin Soule, LMFT @wellnessnotesbykatilin to discuss her important insights into the relationship between “people-pleasing” and anxiety. Kaitlin wears many hats as a therapist, coach, author, which provides her with a depth of wisdom into this topic. We get clear on what exactly “people-pleasing” is, how these traits develop, and how anxiety plays a role in it. We normalize the struggle, validate common experiences, and offer insights o...

34. The Relationship Between People Pleasing and Anxiety

September 27, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MB

I have the privilege of speaking with psychotherapist Kaitlin Soule, LMFT to discuss her insights into the relationship between “people-pleasing” and anxiety. We get clear on what exactly “people-pleasing” is, how these traits develop in an individual, and how anxiety plays a role in maintaining these tendencies. We normalize the struggle, validate common experiences, and offer insights on how to heal with being a "people-pleaser." This episode dives into: How “people-pleasing” behavio...

Healing From the Role of Overachiever

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MB

For today’s episode, I spoke with Mary Allard @maryelizabethallard, co-founder of the Ellement Collective and co-host of the Third Place podcast. Mary shares her story of having very difficult adolescent years in which she struggled with an eating disorder, managed anxiety, perfectionism, and overachievement, and on top of that was faced with her parent's divorced her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer. This episode dives into: Mary’s experience as a high performer, the connection to he...

33. Healing From the Role of Overachiever

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MB

For today’s episode, I spoke with Mary Allard @maryelizabethallard, co-founder of the Ellement Collective and co-host of the Third Place podcast. Mary shares her story of having very difficult adolescent years in which she struggled with an eating disorder, managed anxiety, perfectionism, and overachievement, and on top of that was faced with her parent's divorced her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer. This episode dives into: Mary’s experience as a high performer, the connection to he...

Healing From the Role of Overachiever in Your Family with Mary Allard

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MB

For today’s episode, I spoke with Mary Allard @maryelizabethallard, co-founder of the Ellement Collective and co-host of the Third Place podcast. Mary shares her story of having very difficult adolescent years in which she struggled with an eating disorder, managed anxiety, perfectionism, and overachievement, and on top of that was faced with her parent's divorced her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer. This episode dives into: Mary’s experience as a high performer, the connection to he...

32. Infertility and Mental Health

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MB

For today’s episode, I sat down with Ali Prato @infertileafstories to talk about the very important conversation regarding infertility and mental health. Ali courageously shares her own story with secondary infertility, including what she endured during those years both mentally and physically, and how she coped. From this experience, Ali has fearlessly become an empowered leader within the community in order to normalize the experience of being challenged with infertility, as well as provi...

Infertility and Mental Health

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MB

For today’s episode, I sat down with Ali Prato @infertileafstories to talk about the very important conversation regarding infertility and mental health. Ali courageously shares her own story with secondary infertility, including what she endured during those years both mentally and physically, and how she coped. From this experience, Ali has fearlessly become an empowered leader within the community in order to normalize the experience of being challenged with infertility, as well as provi...

Infertility and Mental Health with Ali Prato

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MB

For today’s episode, I sat down with Ali Prato @infertileafstories to talk about the very important conversation regarding infertility and mental health. Ali courageously shares her own story with secondary infertility, including what she endured during those years both mentally and physically, and how she coped. From this experience, Ali has fearlessly become an empowered leader within the community in order to normalize the experience of being challenged with infertility, as well as provi...

Imposter Syndrome in Latino and Black College Students

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

I sat down with Dr. Veronica Eyo @drveronicaeyo, Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in LA. I am so honored to have her educate us on how imposter syndrome shows up in Latino and Black college students. Veronica has shared with me that her own personal journey as a first-generation college student influences her work in this niche. If any of this resonates with you or is useful for a friend, tune in now! This episode dives into: Dr. Veronica Eyo breaks down i...

31. Imposter Syndrome in Latino and Black College Students

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

I sat down with Dr. Veronica Eyo @drveronicaeyo, Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in LA. I am so honored to have her educate us on how imposter syndrome shows up in Latino and Black college students. Veronica has shared with me that her own personal journey as a first-generation college student influences her work in this niche. If any of this resonates with you or is useful for a friend, tune in now! This episode dives into: Dr. Veronica Eyo breaks down i...

Managing Imposter Syndrome in Latino and Black College Students with Dr. Veronica Eyo

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

I sat down with Dr. Veronica Eyo @drveronicaeyo, Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in LA. I am so honored to have her educate us on how imposter syndrome shows up in Latino and Black college students. Veronica has shared with me that her own personal journey as a first-generation college student influences her work in this niche. If any of this resonates with you or is useful for a friend, tune in now! This episode dives into: Dr. Veronica Eyo breaks down i...

30. Adulting with ADHD

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 61.8 MB

I was so honored to talk with Jaime McLaughlin @themachouseco, lifestyle coach for moms, self-care strategist, and beauty expert. In this episode, Jaime vulnerably shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties. She dives into the challenging experiences she faced throughout her life without awareness of this diagnosis, as well as what led her to seek testing and treatment for her challenges. Jamie shares her powerful message throughout this episode of the importance of list...

Adulting with ADHD

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 60.8 MB

I was so honored to talk with Jaime McLaughlin @themachouseco, lifestyle coach for moms, self-care strategist, and beauty expert. In this episode, Jaime vulnerably shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties. She dives into the challenging experiences she faced throughout her life without awareness of this diagnosis, as well as what led her to seek testing and treatment for her challenges. Jamie shares her powerful message throughout this episode of the importance of list...

Adulting with ADHD with Jaime McLaughlin

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 61.1 MB

I was so honored to talk with Jaime McLaughlin @themachouseco, lifestyle coach for moms, self-care strategist, and beauty expert. In this episode, Jaime vulnerably shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties. She dives into the challenging experiences she faced throughout her life without awareness of this diagnosis, as well as what led her to seek testing and treatment for her challenges. Jamie shares her powerful message throughout this episode of the importance of list...

Adulting with ADHD with Jaime McLaughlin

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 61.1 MB

I was so honored to talk with Jaime McLaughlin @themachouseco, lifestyle coach for moms, self-care strategist, and beauty expert. In this episode, Jaime vulnerably shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties. She dives into the challenging experiences she faced throughout her life without awareness of this diagnosis, as well as what led her to seek testing and treatment for her challenges. Jamie shares her powerful message throughout this episode of the importance of list...

Healthy Ways to Separate from Your Toxic Family with Monica DiCristina, LPC

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

I sat down with therapist, writer, and podcast host Monica DiCristina, LPC. Monica and I dive into the topic of unhealthy family patterns. Monica shares how we sometimes find ourselves needing to set tough boundaries or even separate completely from our family of origin. This can be an incredibly challenging experience, so Monica and I discuss what this looks like and how to navigate it from a place of strength to honor your needs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss out on! This...

29. Ways to Separate from Your Toxic Family

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

I sat down with therapist, writer, and podcast host Monica DiCristina, LPC. Monica and I dive into the topic of unhealthy family patterns. Monica shares how we sometimes find ourselves needing to set tough boundaries or even separate completely from our family of origin. This can be an incredibly challenging experience, so Monica and I discuss what this looks like and how to navigate it from a place of strength to honor your needs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss out on! This...

Ways to Separate from Your Toxic Family

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

I sat down with therapist, writer, and podcast host Monica DiCristina, LPC. Monica and I dive into the topic of unhealthy family patterns. Monica shares how we sometimes find ourselves needing to set tough boundaries or even separate completely from our family of origin. This can be an incredibly challenging experience, so Monica and I discuss what this looks like and how to navigate it from a place of strength to honor your needs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss out on! This...

Learning to Love Your Anxiety

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MB

I am so excited to talk with Mireya Lopez of the podcast Mothering Anxiety. Mireya gracefully shares her story of living with anxiety, the symptoms she experiences because of it, and the tools she uses that have helped her cope. She explains her motto of learning to embrace and love her anxiety, which has helped shift her perspective and manage her symptoms in a healthy way. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety or has a loved one who struggles with anxiety, this episode is filled w...

28. Learning to Love Your Anxiety

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MB

I am so excited to talk with Mireya Lopez of the podcast Mothering Anxiety. Mireya gracefully shares her story of living with anxiety, the symptoms she experiences because of it, and the tools she uses that have helped her cope. She explains her motto of learning to embrace and love her anxiety, which has helped shift her perspective and manage her symptoms in a healthy way. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety or has a loved one who struggles with anxiety, this episode is filled w...

Learning to Love Your Anxiety with Mireya Lopez

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MB

I am so excited to talk with Mireya Lopez of the podcast Mothering Anxiety. Mireya gracefully shares her story of living with anxiety, the symptoms she experiences because of it, and the tools she uses that have helped her cope. She explains her motto of learning to embrace and love her anxiety, which has helped shift her perspective and manage her symptoms in a healthy way. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety or has a loved one who struggles with anxiety, this episode is filled w...