Inspiration from the Couch

About Inspiration from the Couch

Ever wonder what tools and advice psychologists are inspired to use in their own lives? Join Avery, Jamie, and Lucy, three psychologists, and moms, as they discuss what they’ve figured out, what they’ve yet to figure out, and what there’s just no figuring out. Through our stories and pearls of wisdom, we hope we can inspire listeners to connect to themselves and others more mindfully, authentically, and powerfully. It’s sure to be fun, and you may learn a little something along the way!

Publisher

Avery Hoenig, PhD, Jamie Wilson, PhD, and Lucy Smith, PhD

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2021

Latest episode

10 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

116 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2024

   EP 116: When Our Minds Go to a Dark Place

   Sometimes our minds wander to a dark place. In today’s episode, we talk all about this experience: what we tend to think about, situations or circumstances that might lead to this, how it feels, how we take care of ourselves in such moments, and how we get out of the dark place. We talk about the power of naming our dark moments, as well as the dangers of living with too much of this.

2. 

   26 Sept 2024

   EP 115: Being Silent, Speaking Up, & Oversharing

   When should we be silent? When should we speak up? What happens when we overshare? Today, we’re talking all about communication! We examine when silence is beneficial vs. when it feels oppressive. We touch on how social media affects how people communicate and can add to environmental “noise.” We also talk about the other end of the continuum—oversharing—how it happens, why we do it, the consequences of it, and how to handle being on the receiving end of it. Lastly, we briefly touch on situat...

3. 

   12 Sept 2024

   EP 114: Good Girls

   Are you a “good girl”? Or have you felt pressure to be “good”? All three of us definitely answer YES to these questions! Today, we’re talking about what makes a good girl, exploring how this looks both when we’re younger and as we age. We examine the connection to shame and guilt, which keep us trapped in the good girl role. We identify cultural factors and conditioning that plant the seeds for and reinforce the good girl identity. After sharing our own experiences, we talk about the perks an...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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