Couch Contra

Couch Contra

By Chris Morandi, LPCC-S & Matt Arnzen, LCSW-SScienceSocial Sciences
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Couch Contra episodes

  • Renew & Debut: A Mental Health Chat

    Season 2 renews with the debut of Mainspring Wellness Co-Founder, Matt, joining Chris to chat about mental health and the struggles of being a grown-up.  Matt and Chris also answer listener questions!

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    41 min
  • Couch Contra Season 2?

    Couch Contra is back with Season 2 hosted by Mainspring Wellness Co-Founders Matt and Chris!  We chat about all things life, culture, and the struggles of being a grownup.  Subscribe now so you don't miss when an episode drops!  

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    1 min
  • Swifties, Super Bowls, & Finding Peace

    Emma and Chris discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, the impact of Taylor Swift, and understanding the differences between being content and complacent.  Plus, Mainspring co-founder, Matt, joins that Pod to make a passioned plea for his daughter to return his texts in a timely manor!

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    39 min
  • Illness v. Wellness Mindset

    Training your focus to be on what you want, rather than what you don't want, can be hard! Emma and Chris are back discussing differences between mental illness and mental health.

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    45 min
  • Back to Basics

    Emma and Chris are back with a conversation about the basics of therapy! We talk Pizza Theory, developing a "safe mode", and learning how to be okay with you.

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    52 min
  • The "Should" Life

    Chris and Emma are back talking about living a life that works best for you, rather than the life you think you "should" live.  Emma's friend and fellow therapist, Ellie Stigger, LMFTA, joins the pod to discuss finding work-life balance as a therapist and human going through their own joys and struggles.

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    1 hr 4 min
  • Auld Lang Syne

    We're back with Episode 3 of Couch Contra.  Emma and Chris chat about resolutions, feeling alone, and how goals are like crack!

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    44 min
  • The Christmas Episode

    Chris and Emma are back; discussing the holiday season, relationship dynamics, and the importance of being an owl! 

    Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at [email protected].

    32 min

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