Do you struggle with negative thoughts? We all have them, so how do we actually deal with them? This week, we explore how to know when your negative thoughts cross a line and you need a change and discuss a 5 step strategy to help us get to the root issue and move through those plaguing negative thoughts.

This week’s shoutout is Donald T. Boone and Boxed Up, an online equipment rental marketplace delivering high-end production gear to your door. Congratulations to them for their round of funding just raised and make sure you go to them for all of your production needs.

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The only constant in life is change. We all know that, so why is it so hard to let go of our attachment to a specific outcome? What is detachment and how can we use it to improve our lives? This week, we explore “non-attachment,” ways to recognize what you might be attached to in your life, and how to begin the practice of acceptance and detachment.

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Are you standing in your own way? You might be. If you have a mindset of scarcity or lack, you could be blocking your blessings. This week, we explore the mindset of lack vs the mindset of abundance, how the different mindsets look in your life, and how to transition it to one of abundance.

This week’s shoutout is Bryan Proctor, founder of Dumas Rum out of Maryland. Buy a bottle here and visit them on IG here.

Do you have regrets? Should you? Our first inclination is a resounding "no!"... but maybe we should! Society encourages us to live a “no regrets” lifestyle, but this week we explore why they might actually be an integral part of life and the most common regrets people typically have.

This week’s shoutout is Tijahnni, an artist and creator, who started her own jewelry company to inspire the community to create through art and self-expression. Check her out here on IG @Tijahnni

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“Other people have it worse.” “At least you’re still alive.” While people mostly mean well when trying to be supportive, sometimes their words have the exact opposite effect. Positivity, when forced or not intersectional, can be very toxic. “Good vibes only” sounds cool, but isn’t a manual for life. This week on the Bouch, we explore the problem with toxic positivity, the paradox of tragic optimism, and ways we can be more mindful for ourselves and those in our lives.

This week’s shoutout goes to The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop, founded by Amber Jackson. Check out their incredible teas and “me time” boxes!

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Rising tides raise all ships. This week, we chat with we learn about Karim Webb’s journey: why he chose a route of entrepreneurial activism and how we can all get involved. He discusses the important role that entrepreneurship plays in accelerating equitable outcomes and removing barriers to help close the Nation’s wealth, health, and achievement gaps, changing society for the better.

You can find Karim @KarimWebb on IG, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and learn more and support his mission at 4thMVMT, support Sixty Four and Hope, and if you’re in LA get some cauliflower wings from Buffalo Wild Wings.

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What are you passionate about? What does it take to make an actual difference in the world around us? This week, Daniel Forkkio, the CEO of Represent Justice joined us on the couch to discuss his and his organization’s work in reimagining the justice system through storytelling, the importance of changing our personal narratives and humanizing those within the system, and gave actionable tips and insights into what it takes to create real demand for change.

Represent Justice has a documentary entitled Apart dropping on PBS on 2/21/22 showing the journey of 3 mothers as they prepare to return home from prison. Join Represent Justice in supporting reentry solutions for women returning home from incarceration. Learn more about their work and support here! Connect with Daniel on IG here.

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Kicking off the month with an expert on mental health. This week we chat with psychotherapist, Jaren Doby, about disparities in the mental health field and practice, how we can better show up for ourselves and those around us, and the importance of trying to help just one person.

What if you get a full 8-10 hours of sleep, but you’re still tired? If you’ve been feeling blah, disconnected, or just plain tired, you may need a different type of rest. This week, we explore the 7 types of rest that we all need to be rejuvenated and refreshed in our daily lives.

This week’s shoutout is our February programming! To celebrate Black History Month, we have some amazing experts from the community and for the community visiting the Bouch. Stay tuned for some amazing discussion and tips around entrepreneurship, mental health, sex and intimate relationships, and changing the narrative around incarceration.