The Captain's Couch

The Captain's Couch

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

  • Session 80 - "Faith is What You Make It"

    Happy Pride Month!!! This week on the inclusive Couch, I have a guest! I interviewed Reverend Nikki Darlene Frontz, The Community and Spiritual Leader at Solomon’s Porch in Minneapolis Minnesota. We discussed Spiritual Health, Mental Health & Church Inclusiveness. We discussed therapy in relation to Faith. We explored the question: "Why we are doing this?" And, we discussed the work of holding space for all of those who want to practice their Faith. 

    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.

    50 min
  • Session 79 - "Get Out of the Way"

    This week we honor Juneteenth and Pride month.  We explore how parents can be supportive of their LGBTQ+ children.  I look at a few little tips for our non-melaninated brothers and sisters for Juneteenth.  And, I look at some small ways we can be better allies this month and year around. Happy belated Juneteenth and Happy Pride month!!!!

    Articles used in this episode:

    https://www.bustle.com/p/19-little-ways-to-be-a-better-ally-during-pride-month-because-theres-no-time-like-the-present-63422

    https://www-hopkinsmedicine-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth?amp=true&_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16241533146969&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hopkinsmedicine.org%2Fhealth%2Fwellness-and-prevention%2Ftips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth

    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.

    51 min
  • Session 78 - "Don't Do It. She Got Two Kids!"
    This week on the Couch, we continue to explore how trauma impacts the creation of boundaries.  I look at Madea's Family Reunion (Yes, a Tyler Perry movie I actually like) as an example this week.  I look at damaged and unhealthy boundaries we form as a result of traumatic events.  TW: I do discuss some of the plot of the film which includes sexual and physical abuse.  I also explore toxic behaviors that can be used to break down our boundaries by unhealthy individuals. 
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://healthyrelationshipsinitiative.org/healthy-vs-unhealthy-boundaries/
    https://psychcentral.com/blog/caregivers/2018/08/toxic-behaviors-12-examples-of-unhealthy-boundaries#1
    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.
    34 min
  • Session 77 - "When You Got It Baby Nothing Comes Too Hard"
    Whoops......I should have looked at the episode number lol.  It's Session 77 (I said 76 in the recording lol) on #TheCaptainsCouch.  Happy Prince Day, everyone.  And, Happy Pride Month!!!  This week we look at why it can be difficult to set boundaries.  We also use Purple Rain to explore why trauma can affect boundaries. I pay my respects to two great artists in our community in film and music, The Purple One Prince Rogers Nelson and Clarence Williams III. Sit back, relax, and grab some headphones!!!! We're back on The Captain's Couch!!!!
    Articles used in this episode:
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethink-your-way-the-good-life/201809/why-is-it-so-hard-set-boundaries?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16224657178908&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Frethink-your-way-the-good-life%2F201809%2Fwhy-is-it-so-hard-set-boundaries
    https://healforlife.com.au/the-effect-of-trauma-on-boundary-development/
    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.
    35 min
  • Session 76 - "Test Your Bias"
    In the final part of my AMA with the bestie @kortrah and his lovely wife, we talk about race in America, teaching the babies about racism, inherent and implicit bias, as well as issues with insurance, and a nice little mental health checklist. Thank you all so much for listening, watching, and supporting this AMA series and the podcast! Check out my bestie on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/kortrah. 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
    1 hr 2 min
  • Session 75 - "Take a Message"
    The Captain's Couch was filmed in front of a live internet audience. This week is part 3 of my AMA with @Kortrah from his Twitch channel! We look at gender norms, "invisible labor", knowing your anger triggers as a parent, bonding with your kids, and Imposter Syndrome. 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.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Session 74 - "Dru Hill Let Me Sing It!!!"

    I'm back on the Couch with part 2 of our 4 part special.  @Kortrah and I are back with our mental health talk.  We discuss wind down routines, how to adjust to working from home, and continue answering questions from @Kortrah Discord.  Check us out again this week!!!!  You can find Ricky's Twitch channel @ https://www.twitch.tv/kortrah.  You can also catch his mental health related content on IG @ strong_counseling. 

    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.

    59 min
  • Session 72 - "By Our Therapist Powers Combined"
    This week on the Couch is part 1 of a special 4 part series I'm re-releasing on the podcast.  A couple of weeks ago, my best friend and previous guest Ricky did a live stream on Twitch about many different mental health related topics.  So, why not share it hear for the loyal folks on my cozy couch!  He's part one where we talk about the ACE study, compassion fatigue, how we met (it was embarrassing a bit), and much more! You can find Ricky's Twitch channel @ https://www.twitch.tv/kortrah.  You can also catch his mental health related content on IG @ strong_counseling.
    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.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Session 71 - "I Gots to Get Up"
    This week back again on the Couch after some time to rest and recharge, I update you guys on therapy and reflect on my struggles with self-image and Imposter Syndrome.  Also, I pay my respects to Hip-Hop Legend DMX and explore why it is important to recognize and work on your struggles.  Thanks again for the support everyone.  Apologies for the inconsistency in the show.  I'm working on it.  Thanks for continuing to rock with The Captain's Couch! Articles used in this episode:
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/10/dmx-powerful-work-confronted-american-hell-trauma-died 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 16 - "Give yourself the same grace you would give me."
    In my return to the comfy couch, I discuss the reasons behind last week's absence. I discuss how we can often be far too hard on ourselves. And I discuss ways and habits we can implement to be give ourselves the kindness we all deserve! Articles used in this episode:
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201802/be-kind-yourself?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15734028651202&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fbetween-cultures%2F201802%2Fbe-kind-yourself
    https://www.positivityblog.com/self-love-today/
    https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201810/7-signs-youre-too-hard-yourself?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15734044664301&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fin-practice%2F201810%2F7-signs-youre-too-hard-yourself
    How to find the podcast: Currently on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. Follow me on social media: @captainscouch and @capt_ingenuity on Twitter, @capt_ingenuity 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.
    48 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.