Carlie's Couch

What are you waiting for? When I get x I will be happy. When I achieve y I will know I made it. Why do we place conditions on the feelings we want to feel? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to cut out the middleman to whatever feelings we're trying to feel: happiness, joy, abundance, and peace, and focus on being that in the present.

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As we get older, the inevitable reality that our parents are aging is upon us. It’s something that happens to everyone, but isn’t really ever discussed. How do we deal with it? This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the impact on us as our parents age, discuss ways to support without becoming overly responsible, and how to cultivate balanced relationships with them during this process.

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We’ve talked about the dangers of perfectionism; but how can being a perfectionist affect your relationships? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how perfectionism can erode relationships, and how to deal if you’re in a relationship with a perfectionist.

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This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the idea of neutrality and discuss when it’s important to have a stance and speak up.

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Do we expect too much of people that become famous? When people hit a certain level of money or esteem, do the standards we hold them to evolve? Should they? In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about our expectations of people in the spotlight.

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It’s always a good time to stop, reflect, review, and make sure everything is in alignment. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how our businesses have evolved throughout the year, the changes we’re making to realign as we finish out Q4, and what we’re looking forward to in the next year

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October is Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. 3 in 10 men and 4 in 10 women experience domestic violence. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the signs and things to look for if a friend or loved one is in a DV situation, ways to get help and to support them, and resources you can share.

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Are we overstimulated? Take a moment to look at your phone or laptop right now. How many tabs or apps do you have open? When’s the last time you ate a meal or watched a show without multitasking? This week, we discuss the science of overstimulation, how it affects us, and ways to take meaningful breaks from it.

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“Thank you” should not be saved for special occasions. It is such an important piece in building relationships, community, and for yourself. In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about the importance of expressing gratitude to others and how to practice and integrate more into our everyday lives.

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You have a goal, work towards it, achieve it, and then it’s on to the next. If you’re a high achiever this probably sounds familiar. While nothing is wrong with achieving and having goals, there is a problem if you’re never fully present to enjoy it. This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to break free from the achievement cycle and share a daily routine you can implement to help you rest, reset, be present with, and celebrate your wins.

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