The Captain's Couch

The Captain's Couch

By Byron TaylorHealth & FitnessMental Health
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The Captain's Couch episodes

  • Session 88 - "A Wedding I Didn't Expect!!!"

    This week, I recap Molly's story through the final season of Insecure. Shout out to Molly doing the work in therapy and learning to let go of control!!! Who saw Molly getting married. I highlight why weddings can be emotional for family, the wedding party, and the guests!

    Articles used in this episode:

    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201303/why-some-people-react-emotionally-weddings?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16359996761204&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Ffighting-fear%2F201303%2Fwhy-some-people-react-emotionally-weddings

    https://www.insideweddings.com/news/planning-design/what-makes-guests-cry-at-weddings/41270/

    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly  donator to the show at  https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.

    46 min
  • Session 87 - "Setting Your Intentions for the New Year"

    Happy New Year from The Captain!!!!!!!  I’m back after some time off to recap 2021.  I’m also here to discuss how we can set intentions this year for the changes we want to see as opposed to making resolutions.  Thank you so much for being patient with me.  The time off was beyond need for some work/life balance.  

    If you’d like to check out the Gratitude Journals mentioned on the show, check out: 

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M4THD25/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EGE0HMT99QH5BY0957CW

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGJT3VJ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_M2SA6469A4JVM86N2S3R

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGTN9PW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HYBG30DWYSA2CWR29ASD

    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly donator to the show at https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.

    42 min
  • Session 86 - "Diary"

    This week on the Couch brings us our first Sports Update of the 2021 NFL Season.  I also think back on my LiveJournal days and the benefits of  journaling for mental health.  I give some tips on how to make it more of a habit and how it can benefit your physical and mental health. 

    Articles used in this episode:

    https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/topics/live-well/2018/07/5-powerful-health-benefits-of-journaling/

    https://www-self-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.self.com/story/how-to-start-a-journaling-practice/amp?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16314926276545&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.self.com%2Fstory%2Fhow-to-start-a-journaling-practice

    https://time-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/time.com/4354975/revisit-old-diary/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&=true&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16316280187645&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F4354975%2Frevisit-old-diary%2F

    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly  donator to the show at  https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.

    28 min
  • Session 85 - "Marcus, Darling!!!!!!"
    We're back again on the Couch safe and sound after Ida. This week, I look at Dating with anxiety and attachment theory. I look at how The "Chase" happens and how to manage it. I also look at ways to manage your anxiety while dating and one thing your partner could help ease your anxiety! Articles used in this episode:
    https://www.myirakhancounselling.co.uk/anxious-avoidant-attachment-relationship-chase https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/one_way_your_partner_can_calm_your_attachment_anxiety https://www-crackliffe-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.crackliffe.com/words/2020/12/4/how-to-date-with-anxious-attachment-style?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&format=amp&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16295718698107&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crackliffe.com%2Fwords%2F2020%2F12%2F4%2Fhow-to-date-with-anxious-attachment-style
    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast,
    iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and
    RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on
    Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch
    page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast
    with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using
    the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re
    tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly donator to the show at
    https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to
    https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.
    41 min
  • Session 84 - "She About to Marry Your Man!!!"
    This week on my nice couch surrounded by pets, I look at Attachment Theory and attachment styles. I look at how attachment styles are formed and how they may change over time.  I also give some examples using examples from Brown Sugar, Star Wars, and the MCU to highlight different attachment styles.  Come by have seat, and you can cuddle with one of my cats if they let you. 
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://thepowermoves.com/attachment-theory/
    https://amp-mindbodygreen-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.mindbodygreen.com/articles/attachment-theory-and-the-4-attachment-styles?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16296807089780&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindbodygreen.com%2Farticles%2Fattachment-theory-and-the-4-attachment-styles
    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly  donator to the show at  https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.
    37 min
  • Session 83 - "Your Spouse Shouldn't be Your Parent"
    This week on the podcast, I look at Emotional coddling, typically of men (but also of any romantic partners) and the damage it can do in relationships. Why is treating your spouse like a child a really bad idea. Articles used in this episode:
    https://www-glamour-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.glamour.com/story/the-problem-with-men-michelle-obama-entitled/amp?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16289480583804&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fstory%2Fthe-problem-with-men-michelle-obama-entitled https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-your-spouse-is-not-okay-2302899 https://www.rootsrelationaltherapy.com/blogs-for-better-relationships/connect-dont-coddle-why-we-need-to-allow-people-to-have-their-own-emotions How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast,
    iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and
    RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on
    Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch
    page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast
    with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using
    the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re
    tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly donator to the show at
    https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to
    https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.
    36 min
  • Session 82 - "Who Are You for You?"

    This week, I"m back on to work on the Couch.  I examined Simone Biles' decision to step away to focus on her mental health during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.  I explore self-compassion, the roles we play in our lives, and how to prioritize yourself when necessary for our mental health.  I explore the concept of "holding room for ourselves", how we do it, and why it is important to hold room for ourselves so we can hold room for others. 

    Articles used in this episode:

    https://yelgerbi.medium.com/why-holding-space-for-yourself-is-a-profound-practice-3fde27dd0afb

    https://heatherplett.com/2015/03/how-to-hold-space-for-yourself-first/

    How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly  donator to the show at  https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.

    38 min
  • Session 81 - "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"
    This week on the Couch, I look at the therapeutic relationship and what to do if you feel like it's not working. I look at signs that you might need to change therapists. I also provide some tips on what to do when you search for a new clinician. Articles used in this episode:
    https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-find-a-therapist
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ending-addiction-good/201509/seven-signs-you-need-find-new-therapist How to find The Captain's Couch: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast,
    iHeartRadio, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, Podcasts in Color, and
    RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on
    Twitter, @capt_ingenuity and @thecaptainscouch on IG, and The Captain’s Couch
    page on FB. Leave 5-star reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. You can contact the podcast
    with feedback @ [email protected]. You can also leave feedback by using
    the hashtag #thecaptainscouch on IG, FB, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re
    tweeting about the show as well. You can become a monthly donator to the show at
    https://anchor.fm/byron-taylor/support. You can make a one-time donation by going to
    https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thecaptainscouch.
    39 min

About The Captain's Couch

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Hosted by Byron Taylor, MS, LPC, CMHT a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Health Therapist who brings his professional perspective and personal journey as a black man to the topic of mental health, where he uses Black pop culture to bridge the gap between psychological concepts and everyday life.