love — Episodes — Carlie's Couch

317: Opening Up for Deeper Relationships

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we explore the transformative power of vulnerability and how opening up leads to deeper, more fulfilling relationships.

Life, Relationships, MindsetCarlie CarpioOctober 14, 2024relationships, love, vulner, open upComment

299: How to Show Up for Your Strong Friends

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we rethink how we show up for people in our life who have trouble expressing direct needs or might not even know what they need in the moment, whether it be stress, grief, etc.

Mental Health, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyJune 10, 2024relationships, friendships, love, mental health, growth, mindsetComment

298: Should You Be With Someone Who Loves You More?

This week, Carlie & Lex discuss this age old proverb, equality of love in relationships, and dissect the validity of it.

Relationships, Self-LoveAlexia ClincyJune 3, 2024love, relationshipsComment

206: Living Single

What was once seen as a taboo thing, while still a thorn for some, has now become a choice for many. This week, we explore singleness: why it’s important, things to focus on and treasure during this time, and how to really use it as an advantage for yourself.

Relationships, LifeCarlie CarpioAugust 29, 2022relationships, mindset, perspective, relationship, love, self-loveComment

196: It's Not About Me ft. Ambrose Clincy Jr.

The moment you can look beyond yourself is when you really begin to live. Are you living? Join us on the couch this week for a very special guest: Alexia’s father, Mr. Ambrose Clincy, Jr.! He shares valuable insights from a life dedicated to learning, drops wisdom that only life experiences can teach, talks about building a solid foundation, and helps us expand our perspectives with some great stories on love, priorities, and purpose.

LifeAlexia ClincyJune 20, 2022father's day, wisdom, family, purpose, life lessons, relationships, love, growth, growth mindsetComment

188: Wtf is Manifestation?

This week, we explore the power of thoughts, the laws of attraction and assumption, concerns and skepticism with both, and ways to actually manifest things in our lives.

Life, Spirituality, Relationships, BusinessCarlie CarpioApril 25, 2022manifestation, manifest, life, love, abundance, thinking, power of thought, growthComment

178: Let's Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Stasia Gordon

This week we are having a very necessary and often avoided conversation about S-E-X. Dr. Stasia Gorden joins us on the Bouch to talk all about sex: how to create brave spaces for exploration and vulnerability with our partners, ways to keep the spark or reignite a relationship, 3 keys to great sex, and the underlying reasons why so many struggle with owning their sexuality.

Relationships, Life, MindsetCarlie CarpioFebruary 14, 2022sex, mental health, relationships, love, self-loveComment

163: 4 Signs Your Relationship WON’T Last

We can’t see the future, but according to the Gottman Institute, there are 4 predictors to tell if your relationship is doomed with over 90%+ accuracy. This week, we dive into the 4 horsemen, as they call them, their causes, practical examples, and how they impact you and your relationship. But don’t worry, if you do have any of these, we explore the antidotes and practical applications too.

162: We Need to Talk

Difficult conversations are something we all wish we could avoid, but we cant. So how do we actually get better at difficult conversations? This week, we need to talk, and we’ll be discussing the anxiety and other factors holding us back and exploring a simple framework to help you feel more confident starting or having these difficult conversations.

149: Believe What You Wanna Believe

This episode is about gaslighting. We have started to see the term used more, but what is it, how are we doing it, and how can we identify when we’re a victim of it?

Relationships, Mental Health, Self-LoveAlexia ClincyJuly 26, 2021gaslighting, relationships, mental health, love, growth, boundariesComment

144: Here’s Why You Can't Always Trust Your Instincts

At the end of the day, it comes down to you. Your decisions, your thoughts, and how you navigate through your life. So how do we know that we can trust ourselves?

Life, MindsetAlexia ClincyJune 21, 2021growth, growth mindset, instincts, trauma, insecurities, habits, manifestation, relationships, loveComment

143: Don't Force It

Stop forcing. Start flowing. Oftentimes, forcing anything brings about the exact opposite of our desired outcome and limits our possibilities… not to mention adds compounding stress to ourselves and whatever or whoever it is that we’re trying to force. Why do we try to force things?

139: Make it Last Forever ft. Sanford & Anastasia Williams

How do you define a successful relationship? How do you make it last while pursuing your goals and supporting your partner’s? In this episode, we chat with Sanford and Anastasia Williams to learn some keys to a happy and successful relationship.

RelationshipsAlexia ClincyMay 17, 2021love, success, relationships, happiness, family, careers, goals, honesty, communication, commitmentComment

133: Embrace Your Femininity

There is so much power in allowing yourself to embrace everything that you are, powerful and soft, assertive and receptive, rational and emotional. This week, Carlie & Lex highlight the importance of embracing our femininity.

LifeAlexia ClincyApril 5, 2021femininity, feminine energy, balance, mindset, life, relationships, love, abundane, self-care, self-love, sexyComment

126: Lessons of Love in Education

Marcus is an educator who incorporates love into his work as a means for creating better culture and climate for students, families & staff. Listen and learn about how you can incorporate these lessons of love when working with youth and others.

Life, Mindset, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyFebruary 15, 2021love, educationComment

124: Trust Issues

This week, Carlie & Lexi explore what happens when there is a breakdown of trust, important conversations that need to be had, and thoughtful ways to move forward whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of the trust violation.