Episodes — Carlie's Couch

In this episode we talk about how to stop waiting for things to happen to you by being your own biggest champion.

Life, Business, Mindset, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioOctober 24, 2022mental health, career, confidence, connections, networking, networkComment

213: Jealous Much?

This week, we explore the polarizing emotion of jealousy and healthier ways to process when jealousy creeps in.

Relationships, Mindset, Self-LoveCarlie CarpioOctober 17, 2022jealousy, jealous, self-love, growth, mindsetComment

212: Heal Your Inner Child

What is inner child work? Why is it so important? Reconnecting with the younger versions of ourselves can be life changing. This week, we explore our inner child: ways to notice when it is coming up, some ways to connect with and begin healing, and the importance of reparenting ourselves.

Life, Self-Love, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyOctober 10, 2022inner child, healing, self-love, self-care, mindset, playComment

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

201: Check Your Expectations

This week, we talk all the things expectations: how to set them, what to do when they aren’t met, how to know if they’re too high or low, and how to adjust them.

Relationships, LifeCarlie CarpioJuly 25, 2022life, mindset, expectations, relationshipsComment

197: How Do You Build Trust?

How do you know if you trust someone? How does someone build trust with you and vice versa? This week, we explore the foundations of trust, how it’s built, and a framework we can use to evaluate self-trust and trust with others in our own lives.

Life, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyJune 27, 2022trust, relationships, life, mindset, growthComment

191: Do I Need to Control Everything?

Are you a control freak? If you have trouble delegating and try to control the people, situations, and what’s happening in your life, then this episode is for you. This week, we discuss control: where this need stems from, how it can be harmful, and then explore the art of surrender as an alternative way to release anxiety and handle things.

Life, Relationships, Mental Health, MindsetAlexia ClincyMay 16, 2022self-love, self-care, self-awareness, anxiety, control, relationshipsComment

190: Be Yourself, Don't Lose Yourself!

In this episode, we talk about how to be yourself, how to identify when you’re off track and why, and ways to practice being authentically you.

Life, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyMay 9, 2022self-love, identity, values, self-careComment

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

187: Validation is an Inside Job

This week on the couch, Carlie and Lex discuss validation -why it’s dangerous, and how to navigate your feelings when you find yourself craving validation from others.

Life, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioApril 18, 2022life, relationships, mindset, self-love, validation, needs, needinessComment

184: How Detachment Could Improve Your Life

This week, we explore “non-attachment,” ways to recognize what you might be attached to in your life, and how to begin the practice of acceptance and detachment.

Life, Mindset, Mental Health, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioMarch 28, 2022life, mindset, growth, self-love, self-careComment

182: No Regrets?

Do you have regrets? Should you? Our first inclination is a resounding "no!"... but maybe we should! Society encourages us to live a “no regrets” lifestyle, but this week we explore why they might actually be an integral part of life and the most common regrets people typically have.

Life, Mindset, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioMarch 14, 2022regret, regrets, no regret, life, mindset, intention, alignmentComment

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

174: How to Break Free from People-Pleasing

Are you a people-pleaser? Before you say no, run through this checklist with us. This week, we explore what people-pleasing looks like in our everyday lives, why we do it, and ways to break from the habit.

Mindset, Life, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioJanuary 17, 2022life, mindset, self-check, self-care, growthComment

168: Are You Suppressing Your Feelings?

Do you know how to feel your feelings? We often suppress our feelings without even thinking about it. This week, we explore why this is so hard, how we can retrain ourselves to honor our feelings, and discuss 6 tangible steps to help us experience our feelings without over-intellectualizing them or brushing them off.

Life, Relationships, Mindset, Mental HealthCarlie CarpioDecember 6, 2021feelings, emotions, growth, vulnerability, personal development, MindsetComment

164: What Do You Need?

How do we begin to figure out our needs? And then how do we own them? This week, we explore some exercises to help you get clear on your needs.

Life, Relationships, WellnessCarlie CarpioNovember 8, 2021needs, self-care, self-check, growthComment

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.