The Aurora Sessions Beyond The Couch

About The Aurora Sessions Beyond The Couch

Life is hard. Let's talk about it. Welcome to The Aurora Sessions, Beyond the Couch—where we take the stressors that come up in session and bring them into conversation, beyond the couch. This is the space where real talk meets real life. We dive into the challenges we all face, unpack the weight of everyday stress, and explore what it means to take care of your mental health—no matter what stage of life you're in. Through psychoeducation, raw stories, and interviews with people across different industries and walks of life, we explore how they navigate their own mental wellness. We’ll also weigh in on current events, pop culture, and the ever-evolving dialogue around mental health—with plenty of room for your questions, insights, and lived experiences. This isn't therapy, but it’s definitely therapeutic. Let’s take the hard parts of life—and talk through them, together.

Publisher

Aurora Sun Counseling

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   You Define Beauty : Escaping Perfectionism & Performance Pressure

   Caption: From elite gymnastics and USA Gymnastics experience to pageantry, leadership, and youth advocacy, what happens when your entire identity is forced to pivot after a career-altering injury? In this episode of The Aurora Sessions: Beyond the Couch, Theresa sits down with Angelique Cauterucci—former USA Gymnastics athlete, founder of the non-profit You Define Beauty, NCAA Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athlete, MBA candidate, and Miss South Jersey. Angelique opens up about her personal journey navigating high-stakes performance pressure, unpacking how her upbringing in elite gymnastics impacted her relationship with body image and self-worth. She shares the pivotal moment a severe gymnastics injury forced her to shift her mindset from what her body looks like to what her body can do, and how that transition sparked a mission to empower over 8,500 students to break free from perfectionism and the social media comparison trap. In this episode, we discuss: • Navigating High-Stakes Pressure: Handling stress in gymnastics, pageantry, and academics without letting perfectionism take over. • Overcoming Body Dysmorphia: Unlearning toxic body image standards from elite sports and redefining self-worth beyond external performance. • Pivoting After Injury: How facing a sudden life shift built the resilience needed to lead, advocate, and rebuild identity. • Protecting Youth Mental Health: The biggest struggles facing today's youth and actionable tools for parents and coaches to create safer environments. • Everyday Well-being: Non-negotiable mental health habits for daily balance and grounding. Tune in for a candid conversation about self-acceptance, resilience, and learning to define beauty on your own terms. Connect & Support: • Learn More: Visit aurorasuncounseling.com (http://aurorasuncounseling.com) (https://aurorasuncounseling.com/ (https://aurorasuncounseling.com/)) • Get in Touch: Email us at info@aurorasuncounseling.com (mailto:info@aurorasuncounseling.com) or connect with us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn. • Support Angelique: Follow her journey to Miss New Jersey, vote for People's Choice, and learn more about her non-profit initiative, You Define Beauty.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   The Case Files # 1 - Lindsay Clancy

   The Case Files #1: Lindsay Clancy — Postpartum Crisis, Psychosis, and Systemic Red Flags Episode Description / Show Notes: Welcome to the premier episode of The Case Files on The Aurora Sessions: Beyond the Couch! In this debut episode, Theresa Santucci and Lauryn Keenan, friend of Theresa’s, takes a deep, clinical look into the heartbreaking and highly publicized Lindsay Clancy case. Moving past sensationalized headlines, we analyze the critical intersections of maternal mental health, the psychological realities of postpartum psychosis versus postpartum crisis, and the systemic red flags within healthcare systems. In this episode, we discuss: • The clinical definitions and crucial distinctions between postpartum depression, crisis, and psychosis. • Examining the Lindsay Clancy investigation through a mental health lens. • Identifying systemic gaps and warning signs in perinatal care. DISCLAIMER: The content provided in The Case Files is intended strictly for educational, conversational, and entertainment purposes. Host commentary is based on publicly available information and does not constitute formal expert testimony, legal evaluation, or individualized clinical advice. Participation in or listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you or someone you know is in distress or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or contact a medical professional immediately.

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Episode 22 - The Woman Behind Miss New Jersey

   Behind the crown is a woman with a story. 👑✨ In this episode of The Aurora Sessions: Beyond the Couch, we sit down with Belle Nicholas, Miss New Jersey 2025, graduate student in clinical psychology, mental health advocate, and founder of Shout Our Struggle. Together, we talk about the realities behind the title — balancing leadership, advocacy, graduate school, mental health, and the pressure that often comes with being seen as “put together.” Belle opens up about her journey through anxiety and depression, how she turned struggle into purpose, and what authenticity truly looks like behind the spotlight. This conversation is honest, empowering, emotional, and deeply human. 🤍 🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts. #AuroraSessions #BeyondTheCouch #MentalHealthAwareness #MissNewJersey #BelleNicholas #MentalHealthAdvocate #Podcast #WomenEmpoweringWomen #TherapyConversations #Authenticity #Healing #AuroraSunCounseling

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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