Carlie's Couch

What is inner child work? Why is it so important? Reconnecting with the younger versions of ourselves can be life changing. This week, we explore our inner child: ways to notice when it is coming up, some ways to connect with and begin healing, and the importance of reparenting ourselves.

This week’s shoutout is South Central run club Keep it Run Hundred founded by Butta. If you’re in LA, go on a walk or run with them!

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With distractions and overstimulation on the rise, it can be hard to focus. If you find yourself restless, forgetful, having mental cloudiness, or struggling to pay attention, you might need to improve your focus. In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we explore the habits worsening our focus and discuss ways to improve our concentration in our everyday lives.

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Done with the US? If you’re exploring the idea of moving to a different country, for a month or forever, this episode is for you. How do I actually move? What do I need to consider when leaving the country? Is it safe? Step into adventure and join us this week as we interview entrepreneur and relocation specialist Amber C. Edwards about long-term Blaxit and short-term relocating abroad.

For more information on Overseas with Ease and the L.I.T. House, follow Amber on IG and visit her website

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Having difficult conversations is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. This week on the Bouch, we explore and practice how to be a better listener, supporter, and improve our EQ in conversations. While these conversations are more about supporting people in crisis or helping folks through a tough time, the skills work across the board at improving emotional intelligence.

Check out these practice conversations that you and a friend can try and if you are supporting someone who might be having suicidal thoughts first call 988 or get them emergency help. If you want to practice how to have those important conversations before a situation arises, check out Episode 81: What to Do When a Friend is Suicidal.

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Take the plunge with us! We accepted a listener challenge to take cold showers and note its effects for one whole week. In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we reflect on our experience and discuss the benefits of taking cold showers. Do you accept the challenge?

How do you stop being angry? Do you even need to stop? This week, we explore anger: the important role it can play, how to know when it’s gone too far, and how to manage and heal from it.

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What was once seen as a taboo thing, while still a thorn for some, has now become a choice for many. This week, we explore singleness: why it’s important, things to focus on and treasure during this time, and how to really use it as an advantage for yourself.

Do you have goals? Have you created a plan to help you reach them? In this episode, we talk about how to make an effective plan once you have a goal in mind. What are the steps you can take to make things happen?

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Where do you carry shame in your life? Are you sure? Shame isn’t an emotion we discuss often, but it is one that if unaddressed, can keep us from reaching our full potential. This week, we explore the corrosive nature of shame, how to recognize it, and how it plays a role in our lives.

“What motivates you to get past what feels impossible?” This week, we dive into a question from one of our amazing listeners and explore motivation, mindset, and how to overcome what might feel impossible in our lives.

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