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

211: 8 Ways to Improve Your Focus & Concentration

In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we explore the habits worsening our focus and discuss ways to improve our concentration in our everyday lives.

Life, Mental HealthCarlie CarpioOctober 3, 2022concentration, focus, tasks, goals, mindset, mental healthComment

210: Ready to Move to Another Country? ft: Amber C. Edwards

If you’re exploring the idea of moving to a different country, for a month or forever, this episode is for you. Join us this week as we interview entrepreneur and relocation specialist Amber C. Edwards about long-term Blaxit and short-term relocating abroad.

Life, Mental Health, WellnessCarlie CarpioSeptember 26, 2022life, moving, abroad, expat, travel, travel hacks, transition, mindset, self-care, self-love, explore, adventureComment

209: Say This Not That: Supportive Conversations

Having difficult conversations is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. This week on the Bouch, we explore and practice how to be a better listener and supporter, and improve our EQ in conversations. While these conversations are more about supporting people in crisis or helping folks through a tough time, the skills work across the board at improving emotional intelligence.

Carlie CarpioSeptember 19, 2022Comment

208: The Cold Shower Challenge

In this week’s episode of Carlie’s Couch, we reflect on our experience and discuss the benefits of taking cold showers for a week straight.

Life, WellnessCarlie CarpioSeptember 12, 2022health, mental health, self-love, challenge, growth, mindfulness, wimhoff, listener challenge, cold showerComment

207: HEATED: Managing Chronic Anger

How do you stop being angry? Do you even need to stop? This week, we explore anger: the important role it can play, how to know when it’s gone too far, and how to manage and heal from it.

Life, WellnessAlexia ClincySeptember 5, 2022life, relationships, health, self-care, mental health, anger, emotions, emotional intelligenceComment

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

205: How to Make a Plan That Actually Works

Do you have goals? Have you created a plan to help you reach them? In this episode, we talk about how to make an effective plan once you have a goal in mind. What are the steps you can take to make things happen?

Mindset, Life, BusinessCarlie CarpioAugust 22, 2022life, goals, plan, make a planComment

204: Shame May Be Holding You Back

Where do you carry shame in your life? Are you sure? Shame isn’t an emotion we discuss often, but it is one that if unaddressed, can keep us from reaching our full potential. This week, we explore the corrosive nature of shame, how to recognize it, and how it plays a role in our lives.

Life, Mindset, Mental HealthCarlie CarpioAugust 15, 2022shame, emotions, emotional intelligence, eq, mindset, perspective, growth, self-love, self-careComment

203: Achieving What Seems Impossible

“What motivates you to get past what feels impossible?” This week, we dive into a question from one of our amazing listeners and explore motivation, mindset, and how to overcome what might feel impossible in our lives.

Life, MindsetCarlie CarpioAugust 8, 2022qotd, questions, self-love, self-care, motivation, inspiration, perspectiveComment

202: Why Embarrassing Yourself is a Good Thing

Is embarrassment something we should run from or lean into? This week, we explore why embarrassment can actually be a good tool for growth and alignment and discuss practical ways to improve our relationships with embarrassment.

This week’s shoutout is Carlie’s company Heauxlistic! She is expanding her product line with some new self-care experience boxes. Sign-up for her newsletter and re-up on your Heaux Butter here!

LifeAlexia ClincyAugust 1, 2022life, mindset, growth, relationshipsComment

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

200: Say This, Not That

The words we use carry weight. Everything we say helps shape our perspective of the world around us. What kind of world are you creating with your words? Are you helping or hurting yourself? Are you communicating with confidence or deflating energy in the room? This week, we explore how to improve our language and give examples of what to say and how to improve in life, relationships, and work situations.

LifeCarlie CarpioJuly 18, 2022communication, relationships, wordsComment

199: Watch the Tape: Being a Student of Yourself

Athletes are often lauded for their work ethic and how they approach the game. Are these skills transferable to life? What could happen if we started watching “game tape” of our lives and applied some of these same principles? This week, we explore how to be a student of yourself and level up in life through the lens and framework used to approach sports.

Life, MindsetAlexia ClincyJuly 11, 2022sports, athlete, mindset, growth mindset, goats, kobe, mjComment

198: How to Live a Softer Life

While the world may not be easy all the time, it doesn’t always have to be so hard. This week, we explore what it actually looks like to live a softer, easier life in practice, and discuss the actions, mindsets, and thought shifts required to make the transition.

Life, MindsetCarlie CarpioJuly 4, 2022soft life, mindset, luxury, rest, relaxation, growth Comments

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