From Air Frying Bananas to Switching Therapists (Couch Talks)

Amy and Kat kick things off with a very important debate: cold fruit vs. room temp fruit (riveting, we know haha). Amy also shares her new sardine era and her intrigue watching a woman put a banana in an air fryer. Then they get into 4 listener emails: navigating a new therapist after 10 years with…

Flower Walks, Future Letters To Self & Who Dies Happiest (Surprise!)

Kat’s embracing a little slow-down energy (including a TV binge), while Amy’s soaking up Anna Vaus's Weekly Whimsy newsletter. Then Kat dives into some surprising research: do single people actually die better? The answer might just change how you think about community, planning, and the people who…

Nervous Firsts and The "Do You Work?" Dilemma (Couch Talks)

From the "new girl" Mahjong jitters to the awkwardness of neighborhood small talk, Amy and Kat are breaking down how to navigate social pressure. We’re responding to a listener who feels shamed by the "work outside the home" question and offering a simple script to help you stop over-explaining you…

Ways You’re Training People To Disrespect You & Why Amy Can Never Drink a White Russian Again

Kat is feeling antsy for a getaway (and a Paradise binge), while Amy feels excited for her "More Whimsy, Less Worry" talk. Those are their feelings of the day and here’s what’s discussed in this episode: - The 8 & 80 Rule: Amy shares that there are only  two people you should be living for. What w…

"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 …