Episodes — Carlie's Couch

286: The Ugly Truth Behind Mr.Nice Guy/Ms.Nice Girl

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the motives behind always being the good guy/girl/person, check ourselves on our motives, and give some tips on how to notice these not-nice people in our lives.

RelationshipsAlexia ClincyMarch 11, 2024life, relationshipsComment

285: Shame is an Identity Problem

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the depths of shame, discovering how it affects our lives and is the culprit behind many of our bad habits.

Life, MindsetAlexia ClincyMarch 4, 2024life, mindset, growth, shame, relationships, worth, self-worth, self-loveComment

284: Personal Productivity Hacks

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss productivity as a personal matter; and recognize that each individual may have his or her own formula for getting things done.

Life, BusinessCarlie CarpioFebruary 26, 2024productivity, balanceComment

283: Stop Beating Yourself Up!

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore why we beat ourselves up, explore ways to stop, and think through some better habits to practice in place of.

Mental Health, Life, MindsetAlexia ClincyFebruary 19, 2024self-care, self-love, self-masteryComment

282: More Romance, Please

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the current state of romance and how to reignite that romantic flame in our lives and relationships.

RelationshipsCarlie CarpioFebruary 12, 2024relationships, self-intimacy, valentines day, romanceComment

281: Own Your Sexual Desire

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the importance of understanding your sexual desires in order to be a more desirable individual overall

Relationships, Self-Love, MindsetCarlie CarpioFebruary 5, 2024sex, sexual desire, desire, relationshipsComment

280: The Art of Comparison

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to use comparison constructively when it comes up in our lives.

Life, Mental Health, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyJanuary 29, 2024comparison, self-care, self-esteem, self-check, goals, comparingComment

279: What Would Happen If You Went All In?

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore what it would look like to go all in in your life and how to make a plan that brings out your best self.

LifeAlexia ClincyJanuary 22, 2024goals, goalsetting, productivity, make a planComment

278: Accepting Where You Are

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore how to truly accept and appreciate where you are.

LifeCarlie CarpioJanuary 15, 2024acceptance, life, disappointment, goals, journeyComment

277: Are You Projecting?

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss projection and displaced anger, how to recognize and handle it, and the major effect it can have on our relationships.

Life, Mental Health, RelationshipsAlexia ClincyJanuary 8, 2024relationships, mindset, emotions, emotional intelligenceComment

276: How to Write Your Life Manifesto

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we talk about an interesting approach to goal setting known as the "Life Manifesto Technique."

LifeAlexia ClincyJanuary 1, 2024life, visualization, manifestation, goals, goalsettingComment

275: The Danger of Needing People to Like You

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the dangers of needing people to like you, how to tell when it crosses into unhealthy territory, and some ways to check yourself whenever you do.

Life, Mental Health, MindsetAlexia ClincyDecember 25, 2023life, mindset, growth, self-care, self-loveComment

274: Fake It Til You Make It?

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, Carlie and Lex discuss when it’s useful to fake it til you make it, and when it’s not.

LifeAlexia ClincyDecember 18, 2023fake it til you make it, perfectionism, lying, success, confidenceComment

273: When Grace Goes Too Far...

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the importance of giving people grace and knowing when to enforce boundaries and/or cut folks or things off in our lives.

Life, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioDecember 11, 2023life, relationships, kindness, self-care, boundariesComment

272: Cut Out the Middleman to Happiness

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how to cut out the middleman to whatever feelings we're trying to feel: happiness, joy, abundance, and peace, and focus on being that in the present.

Life, MindsetAlexia ClincyDecember 4, 2023life, happiness, joy, present, be presentComment

271: Our Parents Are Getting Older...

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we discuss the impact on us as our parents age, discuss ways to support without becoming overly responsible, and how to cultivate balanced relationships with them during this process.

Life, Mindset, RelationshipsCarlie CarpioNovember 27, 2023aging, responsibility, life, parents, relationshipsComment

270: The Cost of Perfectionism in Relationships

In this episode of Carlie’s Couch, we discuss how perfectionism can erode relationships, and how to deal if you’re in a relationship with a perfectionist.

RelationshipsAlexia ClincyNovember 16, 2023perfectionism, relationshipsComment

269: Is Being Neutral Keeping Us from Progress?

This week on Carlie’s Couch, we explore the idea of neutrality and discuss when it’s important to have a stance and speak up.

LifeAlexia ClincyNovember 13, 2023life, mindsetComment