The Captain's Couch

This week on my calm and spacious sectional.  I continue to look at the beautiful mess of Season 4 of #InsecureHBO.  This week, I look at how we can work to tackle conflict in our friendships.  I highlight how we can communicate effectively to handle conflict as best as possible.  I also look a few sticky conflicts that can be troublesome in friendship and how we could resolve them.  Seriously, Molly.  That conversation could have waited!!!!

Articles used in this episode:

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/conflicts-with-friends-13-ways-to-communicate-without-drama/

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201711/confronting-conflict-friends?amp=&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15891997801182&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Flifetime-connections%2F201711%2Fconfronting-conflict-friends

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-friendship-doctor/201201/8-sticky-friendship-situations-and-how-get-out-them?amp=

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Whew Chile!!!!!! This week on the Couch that's really comfortable to watch #InsecureHBO on I explore how vital communication in friendships can be.  I look at myths that we commonly hold for friendships.  I also examine signs that your friendship just might not be really well balanced.  I look at signs that your friendship is in serious danger of ending (or maybe should come to an end).  I use this season's turmoil between Molly and Issa on Insecure as a backdrop for exploring these concepts. 

Articles used in this episode:

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201105/5-warning-signs-friendship-in-trouble?amp=&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15891506099417&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Ffriendship-20%2F201105%2F5-warning-signs-friendship-in-trouble

https://www.bustle.com/p/is-my-friendship-unbalanced-9-signs-your-friendship-is-one-sided-according-to-experts-2418018

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/4-myths-about-friendship-nobody-ever-tells-you-about/

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OH YOU DIDN'T KNOW!?!?!?!?! It's bestie time on the couch this week!!!!!!  My special guest on the show this week is Charles R. Strong, III, MS, LPC-S of Strong Counseling Solutions, LLC in Gretna, LA.  Oh as I have called him for many years, Ricky, my best friend.  We reminisce on our long journey together and how he became interested in the field of Mental Health/Psychology.  We talk about our shared career journey as well as his path to Licensure and now his private practice.  Ricky and I also explore how COVID-19 has impacted mental health for us and how we deliver services.  We discuss some concerns and limitations about distance therapy and how our love of video games made the transition easier.  Lastly, we look back on our some of favorite moments together.  And man, there are far too many to count!!!!

You can find out more about the services Ricky provides by checking out https://strongcounselingsolutions.com/. You can also find Ricky online @StrongCounselingSolutions on IG and Twitter and the Strong Counseling Solutions page on FB.

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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. Use the hashtag #podin if you’re tweeting about the show as well.

This week on my fancy couch, I explore the idea of authenticity. I look at how we can display this to others. How we can cultivate more authentic traits about ourselves. And I look at how we can be more of our authentic self on social media.

Articles used in this episode:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201504/5-ways-be-more-authentic-social-media?amp=

https://healthypsych.com/the-study-of-authenticity/

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201608/7-qualities-truly-authentic-people?amp=&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15867233956439&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fwhat-doesnt-kill-us%2F201608%2F7-qualities-truly-authentic-people

How to find the podcast: 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 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.

This week on the couch, I walk through some very common Relationship and Communication myths in romantic relationship.  I also on why conflict is healthy. in relationships.  I also explore how conflict can lead to product conversations and work in your relationship if you are willing to take up the challenge.  This week's pop culture take looks back at a very pivotal (and much needed but far too late) conversation between Lawrence and Issa in the Season 2 finale of Insecure. 

Articles used in this episode:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201508/10-common-relationship-myths-and-why-theyre-all-wrong

https://imaginehopecounseling.com/articles/2016/1/24/10-communication-myths-in-relationships

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conscious-communication/201703/why-conflict-is-healthy-relationships

How to find the podcast: 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 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.

This week, I explore two different types of anxiety disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder.  I explore symptoms and treatment for each.  I also discuss the reactions to the recent news of the Coronavirus pandemic here in the U.S. and across the world. I also provide tips and ideas to help those struggling with anxiety disorders to manage the anxiety and fear induced by the recent pandemic. Take breaks from the news and social media, take care of yourselves and each other!

Articles used in this episode:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/symptoms-causes/syc-20376021

https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/health-51873799?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15844040613184&_ct=1584404087788&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth-51873799

https://www-washingtonpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.washingtonpost.com/health/ocd-and-anxiety-disorder-treatment-can-be-complicated-by-coronavirus-fears/2020/03/13/6b851d60-63ce-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&outputType=amp&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=15844040613184&_ct=1584404110804&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fhealth%2Focd-and-anxiety-disorder-treatment-can-be-complicated-by-coronavirus-fears%2F2020%2F03%2F13%2F6b851d60-63ce-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html

https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/

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This week,The Captain is joined by my dear friend, Soso (@fabfreshandfly on IG and Twitter) from The Bad and Boozy Podcast.   We recap the sheer madness that is "Love is Blind" courtesy of Netflix. We break down the ups, downs, good, bad, and whole lot of ugly that we got to witness in our 6 lucky couples who were able to find love without ever seeing each other in person.  Soso and I talk about our reactions to the blind proposals and if we could participate in an experiment like this.  We also discuss the reunion show as well.  Lastly, we answer the question, is love truly blind!

You can find The Bad and Boozy Podcast on Twitter and IG @badandboozypod.  You can find the podcast on all podcasting platforms.   Leave the ladies feedback and 5 star reviews. 

How to find the podcast: 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 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.