Carlie's Couch

We’re raised on the idea that we can become anyone and do anything, but can we? With so many factors beyond our control, and so many situations shaping us, are our lives really up to us? This week, we explore the concept of free will and some science and psychological theories behind it.

This week’s shoutout is Change the Tune, a nonprofit creating holistic revolutionary learning opportunities around the world. Change the Tune has 3 free in-person camps for youth ages 10-17 coming up in Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Bahamas in July. They are currently taking applications for instructors and learners!

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Are you a control freak? If you have trouble delegating and try to control the people, situations, and what’s happening in your life, then this episode is for you. This week, we discuss control: where this need stems from, how it can be harmful, and then explore the art of surrender as an alternative way to release anxiety and handle things.

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Every time you make a decision to fit in, you are burying a little piece of yourself. How often do you bend, shapeshift, or maneuver who you are to feel loved, accepted, or gain the favor of others? In this episode, we talk about how to be yourself, how to identify when you’re off track and why, and ways to practice being authentically you.

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It’s always a good time to talk about mental health. May is “Mental Health is Health Month,” so this week, we take the time to have a candid conversation about mental health; sharing our own personal experiences, growth, and ways to better support those around us. Let’s create spaces for more of these conversations so that others know they are not alone!

This week’s shoutout is Didi Hirsch and Mental Health is Health Month activations. Visit mentalhealthishealth.org and check them out on IG here.

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Manifesting and manifestation are plastered all over social media and the internet, but what is it? Do you believe in it? This week, we explore the power of thoughts, the laws of attraction and assumption, concerns and skepticism with both, and ways to actually manifest things in our lives.

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When your happiness is dependent upon external validation, you may find yourself in a rinse and repeat cycle of expectation and disappointment. This week on the couch, Carlie and Lex discuss validation -why it’s dangerous, and how to navigate your feelings when you find yourself craving validation from others.

This week’s shoutout, happiest of happy birthdays to Kiare, JoJo, and Ace!

Curiosity killed the cat… or did it? One of the best ways to be open to new possibilities is to stay curious. This week, we explore the importance of this trait that’s rampant in youth and rare in adults, explore ways we can re-spark it, and give tactical applications to stoke your curiosity in your everyday life. 

And this week’s shoutout goes to John Conyers, who was a guest on EP 127. He’s officially running for Congress in Michigan’s 13th District and you can learn more about his campaign at conyersforcongress.com

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.