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Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist, shares strategies for talking to children about medical procedures in ways that reduce anxiety and build trust.

• Children pick up on our non-verbal cues during difficult times and may imagine scenarios worse than reality
• Research shows children who receive preparation before medical procedures exhibit less anxiety and recover faster
• Using concrete, age-appropriate language helps children understand medical situations (like "sleepy medicine" for anesthesia)
• Different approaches work for different ages - 4-year-olds need sequence-based explanations while 10-year-olds benefit from more involvement
• Children process difficult news in their own ways and on their own timeline
• Parents don't need perfect words - the message of love and togetherness matters most
• Multiple small conversations often work better than one overwhelming discussion
• Start by asking about previous medical experiences to gauge understanding and misconceptions

Show Guest

Katie Taylor, CCLS, CEO & Founder, Child Life On Call

Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by putting parents at the center of the medical journey. With over 15 years of experience as a certified child life specialist, Katie has made significant contributions to the field of child life and the families she’s served with over a decade of working at the bedside. She is an accomplished author, engaging child life and entrepreneurship speaker, and the Child Life On Call Podcast host. Katie's work emphasizes the vital role of child life services in supporting caregivers and enhancing children's medical journeys through empowering parents.

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Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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

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Katie Taylor opens our eyes to the transformative role of child life specialists - healthcare professionals who use play, preparation, and child-friendly language to turn potentially traumatic medical experiences into manageable, even empowering ones for children and families.

With over 15 years of experience as a certified child life specialist and as CEO of Child Life On Call, Katie shares how these professionals serve as essential bridges between medical teams and families. From describing IVs as "tiny Barbie straws" to creating playful preparation for anesthesia, these specialists translate complex medical experiences into language children can understand.

Whether you're a parent preparing a child for a medical procedure or someone interested in how healthcare can become more nuanced, this conversation will forever change how you think about supporting children through medical experiences. 

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Show Guest

Katie Taylor, CCLS, CEO & Founder, Child Life On Call

Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by putting parents at the center of the medical journey. With over 15 years of experience as a certified child life specialist, Katie has made significant contributions to the field of child life and the families she’s served with over a decade of working at the bedside. She is an accomplished author, engaging child life and entrepreneurship speaker, and the Child Life On Call Podcast host. Katie's work emphasizes the vital role of child life services in supporting caregivers and enhancing children's medical journeys through empowering parents.

Connect with Katie here:

• SupportSpot App iOS & Android App
• Child Life On Call Podcast
• Child Life Circle - Community for Child Life Specialists
• Instagram.com/childlifeoncall
• Facebook.com/childlifeoncall

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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’...

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Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when they no longer serve you? This eye-opening conversation with Jessica Cherry – sound bath practitioner, NLP coach, and TV host – reveals how our minds create patterns that shape our entire lives, and how we can change them.

Jessica explains neuro-linguistic programming as "a manual for your mind," offering a powerful framework for examining the thoughts and language patterns that keep us stuck. Through vivid metaphors – like emptying your purse to see what you're unnecessarily carrying – she demonstrates how we can objectively look at our limiting beliefs and decide what deserves space in our mental landscape.

The most compelling moments come when Jessica shares real transformation stories, including a client who experienced "space in her chest" for the first time after a Hawaiian forgiveness practice called Ho'oponopono. This physical manifestation of emotional release led to an urge to clean under her bed – a beautiful example of how internal shifts create external changes. 

For anyone feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, limiting beliefs, or emotional cycles, this conversation offers practical insight into how our brains work and how remarkably plastic they remain throughout our lives. Jessica reminds us that after 35, we typically operate on autopilot unless we deliberately choose different patterns – a wake-up call for anyone feeling too old to change or grow.

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Jessica Cherry is an award-winning entrepreneur, empowerment coach, TV host, and community leader in Central Texas. As founding Community Director of LLN Hays County, she produces monthly networking and empowerment events spotlighting women-owned businesses. Host of She Will Empower on The CW Austin’s Connect Network TV and a Certified NLP Practitioner, she helps women release trauma, burnout, and self-doubt to create confident, purposeful lives. 

She is a multi-award recipient, including Blogger of the Year twice for Austin Business Woman, a Community Contributor Award recipient for Austin Business Woman and runner-up for Best Online Personality in the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2024. 

You can connect with her at: Lone Star Sound Baths and Life of a Cherry Wife

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Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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Jessica Cherry shares her journey from experiencing debilitating anxiety to becoming a certified sound bath practitioner and sound alchemist who helps others find peace through immersive sound experiences.

• Discovered sound baths during a period of intense stress while dealing with family loss and serving as power of attorney
• Experienced immediate relief after her first sound bath, describing it as "a weight off her shoulders"
• Purchased a complete set of Tibetan bowls and pursued formal certification to deepen her understanding
• Combines her musical background with healing practices to create harmonious, melodic experiences
• Uses various instruments including Tibetan bowls, quartz bowls, harps, gongs, chimes, and Native American flutes
• Leads participants through a guided meditation before and after approximately 50 minutes of immersive sound
• Respects individual autonomy, allowing participants to receive the experience in whatever way serves them best
• Views her role not as a healer but as a facilitator creating space for people to reset their nervous systems
• Describes the benefits as mental clarity, emotional release, and deep relaxation

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Show Guest:

Jessica Cherry is an award-winning entrepreneur, empowerment coach, TV host, and community leader in Central Texas. As founding Community Director of Ladies Lifestyle Network Hays County, she produces monthly networking and empowerment events spotlighting women-owned businesses. Host of She Will Empower on The CW Austin’s Connect Network TV and a Certified NLP Practitioner, she helps women release trauma, burnout, and self-doubt to create confident, purposeful lives. Jessica also owns Lone Star Sound Baths, providing sound bath sessions and runs the motherhood and lifestyle blog, Life of a Cherry Wife. 

She is a multi-award recipient, including Blogger of the Year twice for Austin Business Woman, a Community Contributor Award recipient for Austin Business Woman and runner-up for Best Online Personality in the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2024. 

You can connect with her at: Lone Star Sound Baths and Life of a Cherry Wife
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Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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’...

We explore the art and science of self-soothing when everything feels like too much, building what I call an emotional first aid kit for life's overwhelming moments.

• Emotional regulation is your brain's ability to navigate stress without chaos—a dance between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex
• When overwhelmed, our prefrontal cortex goes offline, triggering fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses
• Poor emotional regulation links to higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, and chronic illness
• Many of us grew up without learning emotional literacy—told to "toughen up" instead of process feelings
• The 5-4-3-2-1 technique engages all five senses to ground you in the present moment
• Labeling emotions ("I feel anxious") reduces their intensity by activating regulation centers in the brain
• Self-compassionate talk like "This is hard, but I'm not abandoning myself" creates internal safety
• Sensory comfort (soft textures, nature, movement) helps emotions move through rather than get stuck
• Creating a daily practice through comfort corners, feelings journals, or mantras rewires neural pathways
• Emotional regulation isn't about perfection—it's about learning to stay with yourself through difficult feelings

If something in today's episode resonated, I'd love to hear what's in your emotional first aid kit. Message me or join the conversation on Couch Time with Cat on Instagram.

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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Loneliness is a silent epidemic affecting millions globally, even those who appear surrounded by people and connections. Science now shows that chronic loneliness has physical health impacts equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, raising risks of depression, anxiety, heart disease, and even dementia.

• 16% of people globally report feeling lonely, with higher rates among young adults 18-24
• Loneliness isn't about being alone—it's about not feeling seen, understood, or valued
• We live in an era of being "alone together"—connected through technology but disconnected emotionally
• Our bodies and brains constantly communicate, making loneliness both an emotional and physical health issue
• Connection through community involvement and volunteering provides both purpose and healing
• Micro-connections like making eye contact with a barista or texting a friend can make meaningful differences
• Joining community groups, clubs, or classes—even monthly—can shift your sense of belonging
• "We are wounded in connection and we heal in connection"

If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with a friend. These stories matter. Your voice matters.

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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Sign up for our newsletter here.

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but understanding different therapy modalities can help you make an informed choice for your healing journey.

• Different therapy modalities work for different people - there's no one-size-fits-all approach
• Top-down approaches like CBT focus on changing thoughts to change feelings and behaviors
• Bottom-up approaches like somatic therapy work with the body to access emotions and release trauma
• Therapists often practice modalities that worked in their own healing journeys
• Person-centered therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing
• Somatic work helps clients reconnect with their bodies to access emotions and regulate their nervous systems
• Intergenerational approaches examine family patterns to understand current challenges
• Finding the right therapist may take several consultations - and that's completely normal

Episode Guest:

Meet Grace Lawrie, LPC – Therapist, Healing Partner, and Advocate for Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ Communities

Grace is a deeply intuitive and compassionate therapist who brings a holistic, embodied approach to healing. Rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of transformation, Grace creates a space of safety, curiosity, and collaboration where clients can explore their inner landscapes and reconnect with their inherent wisdom.

With training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, somatic practices, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Grace supports clients in aligning their emotional, physical, and psychological selves. Her work is anchored in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming frameworks—making her a trusted guide for neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those navigating complex trauma, identity exploration, and non-traditional relationships.

As a clinician for queer and neurodivergent folks, Grace brings lived experience, deep empathy, and authenticity into every session. Whether supporting clients through emotional healing, relationship dynamics, or psychedelic integration, she empowers them to move from surviving to thriving—on their own terms.

To contact Grace Lawrie

Email: [email protected]

Psychology Today Profile - Grace Lawrie

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

Follow us on:

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Sign up for our newsletter here.

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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We demystify what therapy really is, why it matters, and how to know if it's right for you in this warm, honest conversation about mental health support.

• Therapy comes in many forms (thought-based, body-based, spiritual) but all aim to help you function better in relationships and life
• Finding the right therapist is like dating - the relationship itself is crucial for success
• True therapy isn't about being "fixed" but about being understood, supported, and witnessed
• The best time to find a therapist is when you're NOT in crisis, though most people wait until they're desperate

Follow along for more grounded, soulful conversations and know that this space is here to support you.

Episode Guest:

Meet Grace Lawrie, LPC – Therapist, Healing Partner, and Advocate for Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ Communities

Grace is a deeply intuitive and compassionate therapist who brings a holistic, embodied approach to healing. Rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of transformation, Grace creates a space of safety, curiosity, and collaboration where clients can explore their inner landscapes and reconnect with their inherent wisdom.

With training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, somatic practices, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Grace supports clients in aligning their emotional, physical, and psychological selves. Her work is anchored in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming frameworks—making her a trusted guide for neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those navigating complex trauma, identity exploration, and non-traditional relationships.

As a clinician for queer and neurodivergent folks, Grace brings lived experience, deep empathy, and authenticity into every session. Whether supporting clients through emotional healing, relationship dynamics, or psychedelic integration, she empowers them to move from surviving to thriving—on their own terms.

To contact Grace Lawrie

Email: [email protected]

Psychology Today Profile - Grace Lawrie

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

Follow us on:

Instagram @couchtimewithcat and Facebook @couchtimewithcat

Sign up for our newsletter here.

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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What does it really mean to heal? To connect? To drop our armor and find genuine relationships in a divided world? In this premiere episode of Couch Time with Cat, we flip the script as veteran journalist Melissa Correa interviews therapist, coach, and bestselling author Kat about the heart behind this new show.

Through an honest conversation between best friends, we explore how personal experiences – from postpartum depression and IVF journeys to healing childhood trauma – have shaped Cat's approach to therapy and life. "My heart breaks and grows every day," she shares, capturing the paradox of holding both devastation and hope that drives her work.

Using vivid metaphors about "marinating" in our environments, Cat explains how we absorb beliefs, patterns, and identities from those around us, often without realizing it. This awareness becomes our first step toward intentional living, deciding what to keep and what to discard from our upbringing and culture. She candidly dispels the myth of the perfect therapist, sharing moments of motherhood frustration that remind us we're all works in progress.

The conversation takes a powerful turn when discussing what Cat calls "level eight" – the deep human needs we all share beneath our surface identities. Beyond the tribal signaling of bumper stickers and social media posturing lies our universal yearning for genuine connection, safety, and being seen. Through small, seemingly simple interactions, we can create spaces where people feel safe enough to remove their armor and simply be themselves.

Whether you're deep in your healing journey or just beginning to wonder what that means, this show offers a gentle check-in and practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges. Join us as we explore the messy, beautiful work of becoming more authentically ourselves – and finding others brave enough to do the same.

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

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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’...

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com

Connect on Instagram, Facebook, and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930

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Ever wondered about the person in the therapist's chair? In this intimate premiere episode of Couch Time with Cat, host Catia (Cat) pulls back the curtain on her own journey from hospitality manager to mental wellness advocate. With her best friend (and cousin) Melissa Correa asking the questions we all want answers to, Cat reveals the twists and turns that shaped her path to becoming a therapist, coach, and author.

Growing up Mexican-American in South Texas, Cat recalls a childhood where mental health wasn't part of the conversation. "My parents were migrants and they were so hardworking...there just wasn't a lot of space for mental wellness," she shares candidly. This cultural context frames her passionate belief that creating space for our emotional wellbeing is both a challenge and a necessity in our busy lives.

The conversation takes an especially powerful turn when Cat discusses her identity crisis after becoming a mother. With remarkable vulnerability, she describes her postpartum depression and how writing became her lifeline during those dark days. "I knew that I needed something, and I didn't know what," she reflects, a sentiment that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt lost while trying to find themselves again.

What makes this episode truly special is Cat's humility and wisdom. When comparing herself to giants in the mental health field like Dr. Brené Brown, she offers a beautiful metaphor: "She's like Niagara Falls... I may be your little local creek, but I can provide some respite and beauty to the person who can get to me." It's this perspective—that we all have something valuable to offer in our own way—that makes Couch Time with Cat feel like sitting with a trusted friend.

Support the show

Show hosted by: 

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT, CCTP, CCPC

Bright Light Marriage and Family Therapy

Founder and Lead Therapist

Specializing in Trauma and Relationships

brightlightmft.com , catiaholm.com 

You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com 

To become a client, visit brightlightmft.com or call/text 956-249-7930. 

Follow us on:

Instagram @couchtimewithcat and Facebook @couchtimewithcat

Sign up for our newsletter here.

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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’...