Please welcome dancer, choreographer, and creative powerhouse Amari Marshall, also known as Amari Monster, to the couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch
1:50 — When Amari Knew Dance Was Her Calling
9:55 — Navigating Industry Standards as a Plus-Size Dancer
27:25 — Working With the Biggest Artists in the World 

42:52 — The Legacy Amari Wants to Leave Behind 

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Let's take it back to Session 12...

Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch!

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Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome writer, media personality, and long time voice in the podcasting world Scottie Beam to the couch! 

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch

1:32 — I Was Lonely So I Downloaded Hinge

19:00 —  Dealing With A Coworker I Cant Stand

31:25 — Single After 20 Years and Don’t Know How to Be Alone

46:38 — Outgrowing a Family Member Whose Values Don’t Align 

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome Jade back to the Couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch

0:34 — Struggling with Feeling Unworthy

13:30 —  My Stepdad Is Extremely Paranoid
28:13 —  Supporting My Twins as They Explore Their Identity
39:28 — Raising Kids You Didn’t Sign Up For
52:13 — Dealing with Verbal Abuse and Family Who Won’t Respect No Contact 

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome writer, media personality, and Another Round co-host Tracy Clayton to the Couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch

1:23 —  Romanticizing City Life / Moving Back to Your Hometown

16:28 — How Twitter Helped Launch My Career

26:58 —   Black Women and the Pressure to Hold Themselves to a Superhuman Standard

45:30 — Was I Shy Growing Up or Did I Just Have Anxiety?

59:51 — How Podcasting Has Changed Over the Years

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome Lauren back to the Couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch

0:50 — I Want Community But I Keep Isolating Myself

13:45 — I’m Almost 40 and Feel Like I’ve Accomplished Nothing

26:35 — My Boyfriend Is Republican-Leaning

37:42 — I Need Advice on How to Take Dating More Seriously

46:51 — My Friend Is an Alcoholic and I’ve Reached My Breaking Point

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome Jade back to the Couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch

1:07 — I Love NYC…But It’s Destroying Me

15:55 — My Boyfriend Resents My Success

28:55 — My Mom Won’t Respect My Identity

49:18 — My Growth Makes Everyone Uncomfortable 

1:02:20 — My Ex Didn't Call Me After My Mom Passed

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome Jade back to the Couch!

Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro

1:42 — What Can I do if I'm Genuinely Terrified of Having Kids

12:44 — After Two Years In: Our Relationship Feels Different

31:32 — My Friend Always Corrects Me and I’m Over It

43:05 — Life is Trying Me at Work..My Coworker Acts Like Ava Coleman

56:12 — My Friend Will Skip My Wedding if His Ex Shows Up

Follow Jade:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en

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Have an issue for the Couch? Email: [email protected]

Crew:

Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow

Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film

Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome comedian Jamila Bell to the Couch!

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Intro

2:13 — People Posting My Private Life On Social Media Without My Consent

12:23 — I Just Want to Vent... Not Be Fixed

23:20 — My Friend Won’t Stop Talking Trash About My Man

37:22 —  Dealing With the Emotional Impact of Being Laid Off

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford to the Couch!

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:17 – Feeling Unsure About My Marriage
11:38 – Feeling Overwhelmed Living With My Mother-in-Law
17:38 – Navigating Life With an Emotionally Distant Partner
29:20 – Afraid to Tell Friends I’m Newly Diagnosed Bipolar
35:51 – Can I See Two Therapists at Once?

Follow Dr. Joy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/

Resources:
Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com

Stay Connected:
Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/
Have an issue for the Couch? Email: [email protected]

Crew:
Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow
Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film
Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

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