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What if the most courageous thing you could do… was let go?

In this powerful episode, we explore the misunderstood, deeply freeing concept of surrender. In a world that glorifies control, certainty, and constant striving, surrender asks us to trust, especially in the face of uncertainty. But this isn’t about giving up. It’s about releasing what was never truly ours to carry.

Host Autumn Collier unpacks why we cling so tightly to control, what surrender really means, and how it can look in our everyday lives, from choosing rest, to accepting others, to simply saying “I don’t know.” With guidance from the Serenity Prayer and insights from mental health research, this episode offers both practical tools and spiritual reflection for anyone navigating uncertainty, disappointment, or transition.

If you’re tired, tense, or trying to force clarity, this episode is your invitation to breathe, release, and remember: surrender is not weakness. It’s wisdom.

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Uncertainty is one of the most uncomfortable emotional spaces we can sit in, and yet, it’s one we all inevitably face. In this episode, we unpack why uncertainty feels so overwhelming, how anxiety thrives in the unknown, and why our minds chase “what ifs” in search of control.

Host Autumn Collier explores our deep need for certainty, the fear that often holds us hostage, and the ways we try to quiet our discomfort through external signs, overthinking, and information overload. Most importantly, she offers five practical ways to manage uncertainty, including surrender, stillness, and trusting your internal foundation.

If you’ve been stuck in a season of waiting, worrying, or wondering what’s next, this episode is for you.

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We’re back! After taking time away to pursue new growth and deeper learning, Lady and the Couch returns with fresh insight, deeper reflections, and the same heart-centered focus on mental health and wellness. In this episode, host Autumn Collier shares where she’s been, what inspired the break, and how pursuing a PhD in social work has deepened her understanding of generational patterns and emotional wellness. Tune in to hear what’s coming next for the podcast, how you can stay connected, and why this space continues to matter. Welcome back to the couch, let’s get into it. 

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How do we deal with discomfort? The human thing to do is avoid it. By doing this however, we decrease our ability to tolerate and manage distress. In today's episode, we discuss increasing resilience and a simple mantra we can say to help us when we are in an uncomfortable situation. 

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Fear can stop us right in our tracks. It can be debilitating. Today we chat about how to break through fear and evolve into our highest self. We also discuss the role of the ego during this process. 

We are joined on the couch by Brittany Fagan, LCSW, who is duo licensed as a therapist and mindset coach with 10 years of experience. 

Brittany is giving Lady and the Couch listeners a special offer for her courses The Art of Boundary Setting and Hello Highest Self. The Lady and the Couch listeners' discount code is EPIC.

Learn more about Brittany Fagan, LCSW:

https://www.bdanielle.com/

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Do you overanalyze important decisions that need to be made and end up doing nothing? Maybe this happens especially with career choices or business decisions. Paralysis by analysis is real. Today we discuss reasons for analysis paralysis and a few tips to move past it. 

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Is "I don't know" your go-to when asked difficult questions? Well, the truth is, you do know. Maybe the difficult part is having to acknowledge our feelings or take action. Today we talk about removing the phrase "I don't know" and responding with more accuracy or authenticity. 

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Representation Matters! History has been made with the nomination of the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. We hear the term "Imposter Syndrome" quite frequently nowadays. Today we talk about Imposter Syndrome from the perspective of lack of diversity. 

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Do you keep a running To Do List that's impossible to accomplish? Yep, most of us do. We challenge you to take a different approach and tackle that one thing. It's time to stop doing the most (but really doing none) and master that one thing. 

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In today's episode, we are discussing biases and disparities in mental health and healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Carla Smith, LCSW, LMFT, licensed therapist and trained JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Coach. We talk about perceptions of worth and value regarding Black people and the extra steps companies can take to make their environment not just diverse, but welcoming. 

Resources Mentioned:

The 1619 Project   https://1619books.com/

Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer L. Eberhardt   https://www.amazon.com/Biased-Uncovering-Hidden-Prejudice-Shapes-ebook/dp/B07DH89ZDY

Learn more about Dr. Carla Smith:
http://haventherapyatlanta.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iamdrcarla/

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