Crissle’s Couch

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Number 1: Session 40: Calling Crissle
This week, Crissle is back on the Couch taking your live calls and getting real about mental health, relationships, and the complicated choices we make when life feels overwhelming. In today’s episode, Crissle helps listeners navigate maintaining their mental health while traveling for work, questioning whether they’re settling in a relationship, and dealing with a parent who expects their children to take on their financial responsibilities. From finding ways to care for yourself when regular therapy isn’t an option to questioning whether a lack of attraction means it’s time to walk away, Crissle offers honest advice on knowing what you need and when it’s time to choose yourself. Throughout this episode, Crissle gets into the importance of making space for your feelings, setting boundaries with family, and recognizing when someone else’s responsibilities are no longer yours to carry. Want to talk to Crissle? Email [email protected] and include “chat live” in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 0:23 — How Do I Maintain My Mental Health While Traveling for Work 14:29 — Am I Settling for This Man 29:44 — My Dad Is Financially Irresponsible and Expects Us to Cover for Him Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena · Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 25, 202653min
Number 2: Back on the Couch: Roxane Gay
Taking a look back on the couch to Session 23: Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch! Resources: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Hunger by Roxane Gay Pet Care Tips Mental Health Resources How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book) 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] Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:50 — The Journey of Dog Parenthood 10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism 20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer 30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling 36:20 — The Importance of Saying No & Protecting Your Energy 39:32 — Responsibility in Writing: The Weight of Personal Stories 49:30 — Therapy & Personal Growth 58:09 — Social Media, Loneliness & Moving Away from Twitter 1:09:21 — Upcoming Projects & New Books Follow Roxane Gay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/ Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 18, 20261h 22min
Number 3: Session 41: Lets Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Donna Oriowo
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with renowned sex therapist, psychologist, and author Dr. Donna Oriowo to talk about self-esteem, sexuality, and the messages Black girls receive about themselves from an early age. They unpack how young Black girls can begin to understand the value placed on their hair, skin color, bodies, and appearance before they’re even five years old and how those messages can stay with us into adulthood. They talk about what it means to truly love yourself when you’ve been taught to seek validation from others, why we learn to perform for our safety and the comfort of others, and how low self-esteem can shape the way we experience relationships, sex, and pleasure. Crissle and Dr. Donna Oriowo also explore the role of religion and the church in shaping Black women’s relationships with their sexuality, why secure self-esteem can lead to a healthier sex life, and what it looks like to stop shrinking yourself and finally desire yourself first. Want to talk to Crissle? Email [email protected] and include “chat live” in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 0:48 — Learning to Love Yourself 12:18 — How Early Are Black Girls Taught to Feel Insecure About Their Bodies 19:38 — Why Secure Self-Esteem Leads to Better Sex 29:10 — Religion, Church & Black Women’s Sexuality 37:30 — Building a Healthy Sex Life & Relationship With Your Sexuality 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] Follow Dr. Donna Oriowo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.donnaoriowo/ Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 01, 20261h 6min
Number 4: Session 42 ft. Dr. Taylor Cummings
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Taylor Cummings to talk about mental health, identity, and the pressure to become who the world expects us to be. They unpack what it means to navigate anxiety, depression, and belonging while learning to understand and trust yourself. They also discuss decolonizing our minds, unlearning the ways we’ve been conditioned to adapt to oppressive systems, and why we have to stop treating systemic problems as individual failures. Crissle and Dr. Taylor Cummings explore what it looks like to bring our knowledge, resources, and strengths together to build healthier, more connected communities. Want to talk to Crissle? Email [email protected] and include “chat live” in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 0:44 — The Miseducation of Dr. Taylor Cummings 11:09 — Who Are We Supposed to Be in Order to Belong 18:29 — How Can We Better Educate Our Communities 26:21 — Decolonizing Your Mind & Relearning Yourself 35:10 — Why We Need to Stop Individualizing Systemic Problems 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] Follow Dr. Taylor Cummings: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselflovedoc/ Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 08, 202648min
Number 5: Session 32 ft. Jade
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! 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] Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 0:41 — My Friend Is Obsessed With Internet Conspiracies 14:00 — I Have a Crush on the Same Man as My Friend 26:03 — How Do I Heal After Being Sexually Assaulted 40:50 — What Do You Do When You've Outgrown Your Marriage Follow Jade: Instagram: Jade of all jades Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena · Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23, 20261h 2min