"Go Get Desirable!" (Couch Talks)

Amy & Kat share 2 emails and 1 voicemail from listeners! You’ll hear about the sting of a surprise pregnancy announcement while struggling with infertility, how a listener's husband coined a new phrase for changing into your sweats, money saving tips for audio books, the beauty of a yearly gratitud…

Love, Lobotomies, and Marriage Hacks

Would you dump a kind, beautiful doctor for skipping Pilates? Kat has thoughts. She’s feeling disappointed and disgusted. Amy is feeling confused about something and trying to practice patience while working through it. This episode moves from the shallow waters of reality TV to the deep, vibey wor…

Socializing is No Longer Optional, The Question That Helps Relationships & More (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat open with a sweet note from Kari, a listener sharing a unique discovery: a suction-cup window birdhouse that allows for a front-row seat to nature without disturbing the nest. She also shares one of her favorite takeaways from the podcast: "never suppressing a generous thought." Amy th…

The 12-Minute Reset, FBI Safety Secrets, and the Epstein Files

Today’s episode is a survival guide for your body, your safety, and your peace of mind. Amy & Kat talk about how a simple 12-minute walk with a friend is the ultimate nervous system reset…but it’s not all sunshine and strolls. They share chilling tips from a former FBI agent on the 4 specific behav…

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…