Couch Time With Cat

Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, From Addiction To Healing With Justin Furstenfeld, frontman and lead singer of Blue October, we sit with the parts of our stories we didn’t choose and talk about how to stop building an identity around the wound. Justin Furstenfeld joins us for a real conversation about solution-focused thinking, recovery, fatherhood, and the daily practice of coming back to yourself. 

• cognitive reappraisal and solution-focused thinking as a nervous system shift 
• “living in the solution” as agency instead of avoidance 
• Justin’s early life, creativity, and the teacher who changed everything 
• addiction as self-medication, manipulation, and exhaustion 
• sobriety, arrested development, and rebuilding basic life skills 
• AA and the 12 steps as daily structure and community 
• depression, anxiety, and the relief of telling the truth 
• making amends, repairing damage, and clearing the mental clutter 
• relationships after divorce, boundaries, and keeping kids first 
• self-freedom, values, and choosing peace over drama 
• life on tour with Blue October and staying grounded on the road 

Show Guest Justin Furstenfeld:

Justin Furstenfeld is one of the most distinctive voices in American rock. As the frontman, songwriter, and creative force behind Blue October, he has led a multi-platinum band that has sold more than 3 million albums and singles worldwide and passed 1.5 billion streams. He has written and recorded more than 18 Top 40 hits, including "Hate Me," "Into the Ocean," "I Hope You're Happy," "Oh My My," "Fear" and "Calling You."

Justin formed Blue October with his brother Jeremy in Houston in the mid-'90s. Drawing early inspiration from The Cure and Radiohead, he built a sound around love, loss, addiction and redemption. That sound broke wide open in 2006 with Foiled, the platinum-selling album he chiefly wrote and co-produced. Over his career he has recorded 16 studio albums: 13 with Blue October, two solo, and one with Harvard of the South. He has also released two concert films, Argue With A Tree and Things We Do At Night.

On stage, he is known as one of the most powerful live performers of his generation. Fans around the world describe Blue October shows as cathartic and life-changing.

His story is also one of transformation. After years of addiction and mental health struggles, Justin has been sober since May 2012 and is a vocal advocate for sobriety and emotional well-being. The documentary Get Back Up, filmed over seven years, takes an unflinching look at that journey.

His creative work reaches well beyond the band. For 15 years, his one-man show An Open Book has paired acoustic songs with personal storytelling. He is the author of two books, Crazy Making and I Laugh At Myself. He has acted in the film Lights Out, and in 2024 he launched his lifestyle brand, Furstenfeld, with parfums he crafted himself.

In 2026, Blue October is celebrating 20 years of Foiled with a world tour, playing the album front to back each night across Europe and North America. A new studio album is planned to follow the tour. 

You can connect with Justin at:

• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and buy tickets to his shows at: Blue October

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Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

It today's episode, Rural Mental Health, Real Stakes with Julia Cruz, we sit with the lived reality of rural mental health, where stigma, distance, and scarce resources can hide depression, trauma, and suicide risk in plain sight. We talk with Julia Cruz, LPC, about what she sees in the Texas Panhandle and what it looks like to build real support when a whole region has only a few providers. 

• the invisible cost of low access to therapy in small towns 
• “diagnostic overshadowing of place” and why rural struggle gets dismissed 
• how local economics and industry shape stress, safety, and childhood development 
• Cactus and Sunray, Texas as a snapshot of culture, class, and community trauma 
• why funding models and staffing patterns leave rural counties behind 
• what overwhelming caseloads do to clinicians and to continuity of care 
• polyvagal theory explained in plain language for everyday nervous system relief 
• a simple grounding breath and heart check-in to try immediately 
• how to tell when “normal” might actually be chronic stress or trauma 
• practical ways therapists and community members can advocate locally 

Show Guest:

Julia Cruz 

Julia Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has provided counseling and mental health services to rural communities in the Texas Panhandle for over 13 years. Julia has owned her own Private Practice in Dumas, Tx for 5 years, specializing in trauma treatment. Julia is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, specializing in Polyvagal Theory.

Julia has called the Texas Panhandle home for the past 20 years.  Julia has 8 + years of experience working in the non-profit sector, providing mental health support to victims of domestic violence, as well as children and adolescents. Working in the Non-Profit sector has given Julia unique experience providing Mental Health services to rural communities. She is familiar with the challenges members of small-town and rural communities face when it comes to health and wellness. 

Julia also holds a 200-hour Yoga Teaching certificate, allowing her to incorporate yogic practices of mindfulness and breathwork into her therapeutic work. For her self-care practices, Julia enjoys Yoga and Meditation, binge-watching her favorite Anime, and playing video games. 

You can connect with Julia on her website, on Instagram , and on Facebook.

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To connect of become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, Can an AI Chatbot Replace Therapy?, we talk about why a calm AI response can still leave us feeling alone, and why that difference matters for our nervous systems and relationships. We also share safer, more connected ways to use chatbots without confusing convenience for real healing. 
• the rise of AI chatbots for emotional support and why many people keep it secret 
• the risks clinicians see, including shaky guidance, weakening crisis guardrails, and privacy limits 
• what AI does well, like naming feelings and organizing thoughts 
• why healing happens through co-regulation and embodied connection 
• the two-minute rule to choose a person before a screen 
• how chatbots can become reassurance machines and echo chambers 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

It today's episode, Holistic Healing and Wellness with Valerie Hemming, we slow down long enough to notice what our bodies have been carrying and why “I’m fine” can be a nervous system habit, not the truth. With Valerie from Salt and Light Wellness Spa, we connect polyvagal theory, rest and digest, and practical wellness modalities to one clear takeaway: safety is something we can practice. 

• chronic tension that starts to feel normal 
• nervous system threat vs safety and why small moments matter 
• the gap between saying “everything is fine” and feeling fine 
• learning to rest when rest feels unsafe 
• a simple “pretend to sleep” practice to calm the body 
• Mandala Hills and the path to building Salt and Light 
• grounding explained and a quick body scan listeners can try 
• mind vs brain and how imagery changes physiology 
• sympathetic vs parasympathetic and why digestion and mood shift 
• feeling feelings without adding insult to injury 
• halotherapy, sound therapy, infrared, red light, and hydrogen for overall wellness 

Show Guest:

Valerie Hemming is the founder of Salt & Light Wellness Spa, a compassionate, trauma-informed wellness space created to help people slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and find greater ease in their nervous systems.

Drawing from years of training in somatic and body-mind therapies, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed practice, Valerie brings together a range of integrative wellness modalities designed to support physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Her work is rooted not only in professional training, but in her own healing journey through complex trauma and the survival patterns that once kept her moving, bracing, and pushing through.

That experience inspired Valerie to create the kind of space she once needed herself—one where people can arrive exactly as they are, feel supported rather than pressured, and give their bodies and minds permission to rest, repair, and restore.

Before founding Salt & Light, Valerie created Mandala Hills, a healing sanctuary on her private land where people could experience nature, community, classes, private sessions, and the simple power of slowing down. Today, she continues that mission through Salt & Light, helping others recognize the difference between surviving and truly living.

At the heart of Valerie’s work is a simple invitation: slow down, come home to yourself, and discover what becomes possible when your nervous system finally has room to exhale.

You can connect with Valerie at:

www.saltandlightatx.com, On Instagram and on Facebook

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome!! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, Benefits of Reality TV, with Jessica Gottschalk,  we unpack why reality TV hooks so many of us and why the label “guilty pleasure” can create shame that doesn’t belong. Jessica Gotchalk brings a clinical lens to fandom and helps us reframe these shows as connection, self-care, and low-stakes practice for real relationships. 

• parasocial relationships as real comfort and belonging 
• social comparison theory as emotional rehearsal for our own conflicts 
• why reality TV fandom can build community through group chats and podcasts 
• dropping the shame and calling it “pleasure pleasure” 
• using fun as self-care without turning it into an obligation 
• spotting the line between resting and numbing out 
• empathy for reality stars under intense scrutiny and editing 
• how conversations on race, class, and representation show up on Bravo 
• rupture and repair as a relationship skill we can learn by watching 
• what makes iconic moments stick in pop culture and why we love them 

Show Guest:

Jessica Gottschalk

Jessica Gottschalk has been a social worker since 2011, spending much of her career working with adolescents before transitioning into medical social work. She is now the co-owner of OG Counseling Group in Houston, TX, where she works as a therapist. OG Counseling Group is a private therapy practice specializing in a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, people-pleasing, and women's issues.

Jessica has been watching Bravo shows since 2006 and is a self-proclaimed "Bravo-holic." She joins us today to talk about the misconceptions surrounding reality TV, the many things we can learn from the genre, and the important role it may play in self-care.

You can connect with Jessica at her web site,  www.ogcounselinggroup.com and on Instagram: @ogcounselinggroup 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome!! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, OCD Without Shame, OCD feels like a nonstop demand for certainty, even when you know the fear does not make sense. I break down why intrusive thoughts are symptoms not character warnings, and how evidence-based treatment helps you reclaim your life.
• the “oversensitive smoke alarm” metaphor for OCD and why the brain’s done signal gets stuck 
• the obsession anxiety compulsion relief loop and how relief reinforces the cycle 
• why OCD is not tidiness and how compulsions can be invisible and mental 
• what research suggests about genetics, trauma correlation, stress and age of onset 
• why searching for the one cause can become its own compulsion 
• intrusive thoughts in motherhood and the shame that keeps people silent 
• ERP as the gold-standard treatment and how it retrains tolerance for uncertainty 
• SSRIs as a first-line medication option and why support is not failure 
• a small at-home practice to delay one compulsion for five minutes and observe the anxiety shift 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, Brain Science, Are you in Survival Mode or Higher Order Thinking?, we name what’s happening when survival mode takes the wheel and protection becomes more important than connection. We break down fight, flight, freeze, and fawn and practice simple regulation tools that help us show up with more choice in relationships and parenting. 
• survival mode as a nervous system response rather than a personality flaw 
• how the brain and body scan for safety through senses and social cues 
• emotional triggers like criticism, rejection, conflict, and uncertainty 
• fight, flight, freeze, and fawn patterns and what they look like day to day 
• a relationship moment reworked with regulation and clear language 
• parenting stress and why the “shoe problem” is rarely about shoes 
• boundaries that hold while kids have big feelings 
• repair after we get it wrong and why it builds secure connection 
• the “notice, name, regulate, choose” framework for real-time decisions 
• the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise to get your whole brain back online 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, How To Help Kids Through Back-To-School Anxiety At Any Age, Back-to-school anxiety is not a sign that something is wrong with your kid; it is their nervous system scanning for safety when everything feels new. I break down what school anxiety looks like at different ages and share simple tools that help kids feel connected instead of pushed to “get over it.”

 
• reframing first-day flutter as normal nervous system biology 
• why logic fails and co-regulation works through connection 
• anxiety as a companion rather than something to eliminate 
• elementary kids asking will someone take care of me and using a steady goodbye ritual 
• why sneaking away can increase anxiety over time 
• middle schoolers asking do I belong and how anxiety can look like attitude 
• executive function under construction and why kids come home smoked 
• sideways conversations that open the door without interrogation 
• teens asking does this matter and can I survive it amid achievement pressure and online life 
• modeling honest, unpolished stories instead of platitudes 
• the core truth that anxiety is not the enemy, disconnection is 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome!! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, Social Media Impacts How We See Ourselves, we discuss how Social media can make an ordinary life feel like it is losing a race with no rules, and that sinking feeling is often a predictable brain response, not a personal failing. I break down why the highlight reel hits our nervous systems so hard and share small, practical ways to scroll with more clarity and less shame. 

• the gap between what is real and what is posted 
• how algorithms and curated highlights keep our attention 
• the brain’s social comparison instinct meeting an impossible scale 
• dopamine loops, low attention span, and why stopping feels hard 
• why kids and teens can feel the impact even more 
• body and beauty distortion from filters, FaceTune, and AI 
• the reset scroll and recalibrating what “normal” looks like 
• success and lifestyle distortion and the missing behind-the-scenes work 
• why social media is not a diary and why that matters 
• relationship and belonging distortion and the sting of exclusion 
• a simple pre-post pause to check your motive 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

In today's episode, Building A Gym That Feels Like Family with Gleidson and Anna Carolina Cutis,  we pick up Poney’s journey from Brazil to Texas and hear how a jiu-jitsu gym becomes a faith-driven home for people who need real connection. 

Spur of the moment I asked Anna Carolina ( Carol),  Poney's wife, to join us! The audio isn't perfect, but the story and heart and amazing, so don't let the audio deter you. 

Carol joins us to share what it takes to build marriage, community, and meaning through immigration delays, leadership lessons, and heartbreaking loss. 
• meeting Carol at a San Antonio dance hall and navigating cross-cultural dating 
• learning how to “do a real date” for the first time 
• moving to Wimberley without knowing how renting works in the US 
• a last-chance apartment moment that feels like a miracle 
• finding the courage to share faith and the role mentors play 
• Greg’s support and the leap from a small startup gym to a long-term home 
• years of long-distance marriage and the green card process 
• building a jiu-jitsu community that serves like a family 
• the Fighteria Way and a 12-month character development plan for kids 
• creating books for toddlers, kids, and parents to reinforce values at home 
• grieving the loss of Zoe and leaning on God and community to heal 

Show Guests

Gleidson Moraes Cutis ("Poney") is the Founder, Head Coach, and Professor whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of faith, discipline, and martial arts. Born in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—one of the country's most challenging communities—he overcame a childhood surrounded by violence, bullying, and limited opportunities by dedicating himself to martial arts from an early age.

A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Gleidson combines academic knowledge with decades of elite competitive and coaching experience. He is also a Certified Life Coach through Febracis, holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Business High Performance, and is an accomplished public speaker. His passion for personal growth and faith is reflected in his books, On the Mat With Christ and A Verdadeira Luta, where he shares the lessons that have shaped his life and purpose.

A devoted Christian, husband, and father, Gleidson believes that true strength is built through character, perseverance, and service to others. His coaching philosophy extends far beyond competition, focusing on helping students develop confidence, resilience, discipline, and integrity both on and off the mat.

Gleidson began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2002 and Kickboxing in 2006. He has been teaching martial arts since 2008 and holds the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 1st Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing. He has also served as a multiple-time IBJJF referee, contributing to the sport at the highest levels.

Throughout his competitive career, Gleidson has earned numerous prestigious titles, including World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, NAGA World Champion, Brazilian Cup No-Gi Champion, two-time Brazilian Champion, two-time Rio de Janeiro Champion, three-time Fight 2 Win Pro Champion, three-time Submission Hunter Champion, multiple-time AJP Champion, and multiple-time IBJJF Champion.

In mixed martial arts, he compiled an amateur record of 2-0 before achieving a professional record of 7-4, competing internationally across Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Italy for respected organizations including WOCS, GSF, WebFight, Hero FC, RFA, LFA, ACB, and the UFC.

Today, Gleidson's greatest passion is helping others discover the same life-changing benefits that martial arts gave him. Having experienced firsthand how training can provide purpose, confidence, and hope, he is committed to empowering students of all ages and skill levels to become stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

He lives by two guiding principles: "We are what we allow ourselves to be; we make our choices, and our choices make us," and "You are not special—you are unique." Through every class, seminar, and mentorship opportunity, Gleidson strives to help others realize their unique potential and begin their own journey of transformation.

Carol Cutis

Born in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, Carol Cutis is a life coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner whose passion is helping others discover their purpose, build resilience, and live with authenticity. Married to Professor Gleidson "PoneY" Cutis, Carol serves alongside her husband as they continue building Fighteria—a community dedicated to developing stronger people on and off the mats.

Carol's journey began in sales at just 16 years old, where she discovered a natural ability to connect with people. Although she grew up shy and insecure, she always believed she was meant for something greater. That desire for growth led her to continually invest in her personal and professional development through an ESL Exchange Program in the United States, Emotional Intelligence training, advanced sales education, certification as a Power of Action Speaker, and certification as a Life Coach, completing more than 50 hours of coaching training.

In 2017, Carol made the life-changing decision to participate in an exchange program in the United States. The experience expanded her perspective and ignited a lifelong commitment to personal transformation. One year later, she stepped onto the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats for the first time and immediately fell in love with the art. Through Jiu-Jitsu, she found much more than a sport—she discovered confidence, discipline, resilience, and a deeper belief in herself.

Her life took another remarkable turn when she met Professor Gleidson "PoneY" Cutis. Their shared faith, values, and passion for serving others brought them together, and in January 2019 they opened Fighteria. 

Today, she is grateful to work alongside him in growing Fighteria while encouraging others to embrace perseverance, trust God's timing, and become the strongest version of themselves—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

You can connect with Poney and Carol at: Fighteria, On Instagram, and on Facebook. You can also find his books, The Fighteria Way Collection, on Amazon. 

Support the show

Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:

• US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Samaritans at 116 123
• Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14
• Or find local resources through findahelpline.com

You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.

Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A 

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

and 

To become a client visit- catiaholm.com