Carlie's Couch

Emotions are a form of energy, and can influence our thoughts, decisions, and lives. If we aren’t dealing with them in healthy ways, they can become overwhelming. Processing your emotions is an important step in transforming that breakdown into a breakthrough. This week, we explore why processing emotions is so necessary, potential blocks we may have, and ways to practice in your life.

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How are you feeling? Welcome to part 1 of our 2 part series on emotions. (Yes, we’re talking about them feelings!) This week, Carlie & Lex discuss why being able to identify emotions is so important and explore ways to practice getting in touch with and articulating your emotions.

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Bag lady (or gentleman, or fam) you gon hurt your back, dragging all them bags like that. Typically the beginning of the year is filled with goal setting, resolutions, and planning. But do we even have enough space for everything we are trying to manifest? What are you carrying around that you no longer need? What’s taking up space that you can let go of? This week Carlie and Lex explore areas in our lives that we can declutter and provide a self-check to help us create more space for all the newness, abundance, and whatever else we want to bring in.

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Are you kind? Or are you nice? What’s the difference and why is it important? Often used interchangeably, they are vastly different. This week, Carlie & Lexi explore the roots and motivations of each, what kindness and niceness look and feel like, and how they’re affecting your life. 

This week’s shoutout is Vessel, men’s and women’s contemporary clothing. Some water to get you through the drought. Check them out on IG here.

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Being petty is often applauded, but can be highly problematic. This week it’s all about pettiness: where it comes from, ways to catch yourself being petty, and how to deal with petty people.

This week’s shoutout is Michael Nelder’s first poetry book Birth of Light, prose on the path to self-acceptance. It drops January 2021. Check him out and pre-order at michaelnelder.com

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Ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything finished? You can’t duplicate or scale yourself, but you can learn how to delegate. If we know we can’t do it all alone, then why is it so hard for us to give other people things on our plate? This week, we discuss why delegation is so important, why we might struggle with it, and ways to get better.

This week’s shoutout is SKNMUSE | Skin + Bodycare, elevating the beauty experience for Black women. Founded by Ezinne Iroanya. Check them out on IG here and their website here.

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Rejection, an inevitable part of life no matter who you are. As unfortunate as it can be, it can also be necessary. While most of us recognize the pain, there are also benefits to be had. This week, we explore rejection: it’s roots, the fear of it and the impact it can have on us, and healthier ways to deal with it.

This week’s shoutout is Farfellow Candle Co., a Los Angeles based candle company, and it’s founder Brian Wong. Get some gifts for yourself or loved ones via their IG or website.

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Ready to take the next step? If you’ve been contemplating entrepreneurship, this week’s episode is for you. In this introduction and the beginning of a mini-series into entrepreneurship, Carlie & Lex explore questions to ask yourself, perspectives to ponder, and practical ways to set yourself up for success in your every day.

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Listening was a seemingly lost art even prior to the pandemic. Are you a good listener? Are you sure? This week, we explore common barriers to active listening and practical tips to help you become a more effective listener. 

This week’s shoutout is Trokon George and the launch of 1043 Mixed Media, his studio gallery in the DTLA Fashion District. Check out their website here and support on IG here.

Contrary to popular belief, having a routine isn’t restrictive. You can create freedom and free up energy for things you actually want to focus on by ironing out what your every day looks like. This week, we discuss our routines, things to think through, and what you can create habits for to help free up space.

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