Crissle’s Couch

Please welcome marketing professional and content creator Ari Cari to the Couch!

Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email [email protected] and include “chat live” in the subject line.  

Session Notes:

0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch

1:28 — Live Caller: I Bought the Wrong House and It’s Sending Me Into a Spiral

16:51 — Live Caller: My Partner Broke Up With Me Because I Remind Him of His Mom

32:01 — My Boss Called a Staff Meeting Just to Embarrass Me

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Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena  ·   Bria Mosley
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Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford back to the Couch! She’s here to help answer your questions live. 

Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email [email protected] and include “chat live” in the subject line.  

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Session Notes:

0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch1:25 — What Do People Really Need When They Ask for Advice?2:47 — Live Caller: Is My Gut Telling Me to End My Marriage?24:39 — Listener Letter: Mourning a Friendship Breakup & Betrayal33:06 — Listener Letter: I’m 28 and Feeling Completely Lost About My Next Steps in Life

Follow Dr. Joy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/

Resources:

Therapy For Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena  ·   Bria Mosley
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Please welcome true crime storytellers Taz and MaRah, the voices behind Sistas Who Kill, to the couch!

Session Notes:

0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch

1:14 — The Origin Story Behind Sistas Who Kill6:54 — Their Process for Choosing Cases13:46 — Patterns They’ve Noticed in Cases Involving Black Women19:35 — Navigating True Crime Without Stigmatizing Black Women28:32 — How Connecting With Families Reshaped Their Approach35:54 — Favorite Cases They’ve Covered So Far 

Follow Sistas Who Kill:

https://www.instagram.com/sistaswhokillpod/

https://www.instagram.com/marah.themagnificent/

https://www.instagram.com/_andimtaz/

Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: [email protected]

Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena  ·   Bria Mosley
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Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch!

Session Notes:

0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch

1:50 — The Journey of Dog Parenthood10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling36:20 — The Importance of Saying No & Protecting Your Energy39:32 — Responsibility in Writing: The Weight of Personal Stories49:30 — Therapy & Personal Growth58:09 — Social Media, Loneliness & Moving Away from Twitter1:09:21 — Upcoming Projects & New Books 

Follow Roxane Gay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/

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Resources:

Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay

Hunger by Roxane Gay

Pet Care Tips

Mental Health Resources 

How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book)

Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena  ·  Bria Mosley
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This week we're trying something new on the Couch and answering your questions LIVE!

If you'd like to chat directly with Crissle in a future episode, message us at [email protected] and include "chat live" in your email.

Stay Connected:
Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/
Have an issue for the Couch? Email: [email protected]

Crew:
Executive Producers
Crissle https://www.instagram.com/crissle/?hl=en
Alexandra Rago https://www.instagram.com/alexrago/?hl=en
Chris Morrow https://www.instagram.com/mrchrismorrow/?hl=en
Audio & Video Editor
Shatek for Beats on Film https://www.instagram.com/shatektheproducer/?hl=en
Production Coordinators
Faith Lena https://www.instagram.com/faithlena/?hl=en
Bria Mosley https://www.instagram.com/aslivedbybria/?hl=en
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