Guilt After Growth, Staying Steady When You Cry Easily & Avoiding Anger (Couch Talks)

First up is an email from a husband, who’s on the other side of early therapy and discovering something not talked about enough: the guilt and regret that can show up after self-awareness. Amy and Kat talk through the emotional J-curve of growth, why feeling worse can actually mean you’re healing, …

5 Things to Say Instead of “It Will Be Okay” (Hint: Bring Cookies, Not Advice)

When life feels loud and uncertain, “it will be okay” doesn’t always help. Amy and Kat talk about how to show up without fixing, why validation matters, and what real support looks like. They also share what they’re feeling of the day, what they're reading and watching, including immersion reading …

Midlife Crisis or Just Feeling Meh? (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat respond to a listener who’s feeling...meh. Life looks great on paper: the house, the kids, the routines, but something feels stuck. Is it an early midlife crisis or just part of being in your 30s? The girls talk about how even a beautiful life can feel a little uninspired sometimes, why…

Meeting Ourselves Where We Are (F-Bombs and Feelings)

Feeling “blah”? You’re not alone. Good news, though? This episode is funny! Kat and Amy dive into everything from rage showers (yep, they’re real) to treadmill meltdowns and the odd debate of “zero” vs “oh” when saying numbers. But the real kicker: can swearing actually make you more authentic? Kat…

The Guilt of Not Showing Up Like You Used To — Without Owing Everyone Your Whole Story (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat respond to a listener who went through a traumatic season that deeply impacted her marriage, friendships, and sense of capacity. While focusing on healing, couples therapy, and an intense grad school program, she pulled back from friends — and now, as she begins to reconnect, she’s carr…

Things That Aren’t Toxic—Just Uncomfortable

Amy and Kat check in with two of their feelings (disgusted and eager) before diving into a surprisingly effective (and slightly unsettling) skincare hack involving dandruff shampoo on your face. They unpack the difference between what’s actually toxic and what’s just uncomfortable: someone disagree…

Compartmentalizing Feelings…Like a Waffle (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat read two very different but deeply connected listener emails. The first comes from a new listener sharing a powerful, tender moment she had with her mom shortly before she passed away from cancer. The second email is from a mom preparing to leave her baby for a two-week work trip for th…

Does the Process Know We’re Trusting It? (3 Things That’ll Help You Keep Going)

Feeling of the day: Relieved (from Kat!) and Amy’s asking the question: does the process know that we are trusting it? They share 3 ways that will help you “trust the process” when things seem overwhelming. This isn’t about blind optimism or pretending things are fine. It’s about staying in motion,…

Let’s Talk Laundry, Fear & Using Your Voice (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat answer a listener’s detailed questions about Amy’s laundry routine. Riveting stuff, we know! Lol. It is helpful though if you’re in the process of changing up your routine and you don’t know where to start or how to even use dryer balls! The conversation then shifts into something deepe…

What We Can’t Stop Watching, Reading & Eating (From Viral Lunches to Comfort Reads)

Amy and Kat are feeling excited and they have both been bitten by the ‘Courtney Cooks’ bug (like Weetabix dipped in chocolate and sweet potatoes with cheese). They break down why viral sensation Courtney Cook Bales has the internet hooked on her unconventional lunches and ponder why her content fee…