Carlie's Couch

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.

How you start something is typically how you finish. How are you starting your days? Morning routines, or lack thereof, set the tone for the rest of the day. Tune in this week for an outline on how to intentionally create a successful morning routine that is customized to you.

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Are you a people-pleaser? Before you say no, run through this checklist with us. This week, we explore what people-pleasing looks like in our everyday lives, why we do it, and ways to break from the habit.

Have you ever felt anxious but couldn’t quite identify why? Sometimes triggers aren’t always clear to us, but in this episode we give tips on how to identify anxiety triggers, list some of the most common ones, and share some tips on how to cope and become more familiar with yours.

Are there any topics you’d like to hear more about from us? Hit us at 323-505-2030 or message us @CarliesCouch on IG, Twitter, or TikTok with your questions, topics, guest suggestions, or prompts!

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