Carlie's Couch

Ever feel like everything was going amazing and then BAM! Something happens? Do you have a habit of self-sabotaging? Then this week is for you… and us too lol. In this episode, we explore the upper limit problem: from the roots in our limiting thinking, to our habits and self-sabotage, and what it takes to break through and break into our genius zone.

This week’s shoutout is Heaux Butters!!! Carlie recently launched the first first product of her self-care line of products. Heaux Butters are specially crafted to help you relax, reset, and refresh, pairing essential oils and a deliciously rich texture to elevate your self-care time. Check out the website and get your moisture game up here!

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"In the Beginner's Mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few." -Shunryu Suzuki

This week is about exploring the concept of beginner’s mind: what it is, how to apply the framework to your life, and what you can gain when you commit yourself to being curious and staying open to what’s possible.

This week’s shoutout is Thomas Glenn or TAG II Productions for producing the live show Talk in Tokyo for the Olympics!

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This week is our 150th episode!!! 1-5-0!!! To celebrate, we decided to catch up with some of your favorite guests on the Bouch! Kiara Imani, Coach Ace, Derria Underwood or Dlolo, and Preston Dawson drop some valuable life lessons and inspiration for your journey and update us on all the amazing things they’re working on now. You don’t want to miss it.

Share this with someone who could use a little extra love and celebration this week! Upgrade your life and follow our dope guests here: Kiara Imani, Coach Ace, Dlolo, Preston. Thank y’all for tuning in! We are so grateful for you.

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This episode is about gaslighting. The term gets tossed around often, but what is it, really? Tune in this week to learn what it looks and feels like, how you could be doing it to others, and how to identify when you’re a victim of it.

This week’s shoutout is US!!! We are celebrating our 150th episode next week and are excited to be bringing back some of our favorite guests. If this episode helped you please share it with a friend!

What is decolonizing therapy? How does decolonizing apply to mindsets and relationships? This week we are hype to have licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Sandra Espinoza grace the couch and share her expertise on decolonization, how it is currently being implemented in therapy and in education, and how it can elevate our personal growth and therapy sessions. With 10+ years experience as a marriage and couples therapist, Dr. Espinoza also gives her top 3 keys to building a strong foundation in a relationship.

Follow her on IG @DrSandraEspinoza and learn more about her current work or schedule a session with her on her website here!

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What does self-care look like for you? Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all so it’s important to figure out what works for you. Tune in this week for ways to build your self-care toolkit. Your practice will ebb and flow as you and your life do, so these are some ways to support you throughout that journey.

This week’s shoutout is The Mental Motel, a community, brand, and resource built for self-love and mental health awareness and support. Check them out on IG here!

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How do you know who you really are? What are your personal values? Do you value what you say you do, or are you lying to yourself? This week is important because your values determine how you live your life. Explore the importance and impact of your values and try this exercise with us this week to help you define your personal values and ensure you're living your life according to them.

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What happens when you find yourself on a path that no longer fits you? How do you know when it’s time for a change? This week very special guest Nannearl Brown, UX Researcher & Host of Unpacked Angles, shares her journey from engineering to tech dropping some major gems on moving with intention, starting over, self-care, and not letting your career define your life.

Follow and connect with Nannearl on LinkedIn and check her out on Unpacked Angles.

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At the end of the day, it comes down to you. Your decisions, your thoughts, and how you navigate through your life. So how do we know that we can trust ourselves? How can we sharpen our instincts and self-awareness? This week, we explore why our first "instinct" might not always be in alignment with our higher selves and might be problematic, and delve into some tactics to help us refine our instincts.

This week's shoutout is Synthea Gonzales and all of the amazing work she has been doing through her production design company, Synthesis Production Design. She recently had her first A vision formed into a coherent whole. Check out some of Syn's production design projects and contact her via her website and follow her on IG.

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Stop forcing. Start flowing. Oftentimes, forcing anything brings about the exact opposite of our desired outcome and limits our possibilities… not to mention adds compounding stress to ourselves and whatever or whoever it is that we’re trying to force. Why do we try to force things? Join us on the Bouch this week for some indicators that you may be trying too hard or forcing things in your life and some pragmatic tips to letting go of control, flowing, and focusing on you.

This week’s shoutout is Agent Nicole Lynn, President of Football Operations at Klutch Sports, and now author! Pre-order her new book Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms now on Amazon! It drops July 13, 2021.

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