Thoughts from the Couch Podcast

Perfectionism isn't always bad. It's a natural impulse to bridge the gap between ideal and reality.

There are five types of perfectionists: classic, procrastinator, messy, intense, and Parisian. Each type has unique strengths and challenges in different contexts.

I will help you identify your perfectionist type and learn how to harness its power.

You'll discover the difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, and gain tools for self-compassion.

Mindset work alone won't solve your entrepreneurial burnout. A regulated nervous system is crucial for overcoming anxiety and overwhelm.

As a psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, I've seen how dysregulation impacts business decisions and personal well-being. Ambitious entrepreneurs often struggle with physical and emotional symptoms of stress.

In this episode, attorney and life coach Michelle Grosser shares practical tips for nervous system regulation. Learn body-based practices and a six-step framework to heal from burnout and achieve success.

6 Signs Your Perfectionism is Getting In The Way Of Your Happiness

In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey through your brain's anxiety pathway. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety treatment, I'll break down the science behind what happens when anxiety strikes and how different parts of your brain respond.

Over-functioning in relationships is more common than you think. Many perfectionistic women struggle with it, leading to resentment. Overfunctioning means taking on excessive responsibilities to manage anxiety and control situations.

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Deep breathing is underrated for managing anxiety and stress. It's one of the most effective, natural ways to calm your mind and body.

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Broes, CEO of Moonbird. She shares her journey of using breathwork to conquer insomnia and explains why it's so impactful.

Learn the science behind breathwork and how to start your own practice today.

Discover how Moonbird can be a practical tool to bring peace and calm into your daily life.

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Stephanie Broes is the CEO and co-founder of moonbird, a health tech start-up active in the well-being space.

Moonbird is the world's first handheld breath pacer and is all about making breathwork accessible to let people live healthier and happier lives. The product is used to decrease stress, manage anxiety and combat insomnia. Stefanie has a medical background, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, and a masters in IP and data protection law.

When she discovered the effectiveness of breathing exercises to tackle her own insomnia she submerged herself in the matter. Before starting moonbird there was no company translating scientific insights into attractive end products for consumers.

This is why moonbird exists - to make breathwork accessible, cool, and convenient.

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Chrissy Williams breaks down the why behind hormonal health to help you enter your own nourished era.

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Thinking traps create more anxiety than necessary! Let's see how your thoughts influence anxiety, panic, and even depression. I'm sharing 12 common thinking traps that exacerbate anxiety.

In this episode, I break down how rigid thinking patterns can create undue stress. Understanding these traps is the first step to managing your anxiety.

Discover strategies to combat irrational thoughts and celebrate small wins. This episode will help you challenge core beliefs and adopt a flexible mindset. Learn to stay present and reduce anxiety by focusing on current gratitudes.

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0:00 - Intro: 12 Thinking Traps That Create Anxiety

Our rage is rooted in unprocessed childhood trauma. I was never taught to process my emotions as a child. When triggered now, that old wounding reactivates. My body protects itself through rage, not realizing I'm an adult.

We have two categories of triggers - external (chaos, noise, lack of support) and internal (beliefs, fears, trauma). External triggers are unavoidable as parents. But building internal awareness reveals why the external affects us so deeply.

Through inner child work, we heal by naming emotions, visualizing our younger self, and uncovering root memories driving our triggers. Then we can reparent ourselves with self-compassion. Normalize the struggle - you're not alone. Act from your values, not just reactions.

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0:00 What is Mom Rage?

4:16 Internal vs External Triggers

9:23 The Role of Childhood Trauma

14:39 Building Emotional Awareness

20:11 Normalizing the Struggle

25:37 Acting From Your Values

30:43 Letting Go of Control

36:15 Inner Child Reparenting

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Secrets of a Supermom

⁠Worry Workshop⁠

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In this episode, I sit down with Amy Schoenthal, author of "The Setback Cycle," to discuss how major setbacks can unexpectedly lead to powerful breakthroughs for successful women. Drawing from her interviews with hundreds of leaders, Amy shares the four-stage framework from her book that helps individuals embrace pivotal moments and carve new paths forward.

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Worry Workshop

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In this episode, we delve into the lives of working mothers striving for that elusive “work-life balance”. Our special guest, Anna Dearmon Kornick, a time management coach, podcaster, wife, and mom, shares her personal journey from a high-pressure job on Capitol Hill to offering invaluable time management strategies she has developed along the way as a time management coach.

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Connect with Anna on Instagram @annadkornick or her website here. 

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Anxiety Coaching

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In this episode, we dive into the gender-based division of labor at home with Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of "Fair Play" and "Find Your Unicorn Space." We discuss the toxic myths and societal messages that have conditioned women to shoulder the majority of unpaid domestic and caregiving responsibilities and explore how reclaiming your time and enacting fair, mutually agreed upon boundaries can significantly improve your mental health and well-being.

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