Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com.

This week, Kat spices things up with some holiday cheer by creating a gift guide full of meaningful gifts that give back for everyone on your list! 

1. Able

Able’s mission is to create go-to wardrobe pieces that empower both the women who wear them and the women who make them. 

2. Affirmators 

These affirmation cards were created by comedian Suzi Barrett and are sad to Providing the fun of a horoscope with a little less woo-woo which 

3. F%^ck Meditation 

For the loved one in your life is who going through some stuff and finds relief by throwing out a couple of F bombs every now and then. 

4. How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed 

A journal written by Megan Devine that “contains no clichés, timetables, or checklists of stages to get through; it won’t help you “move on” or put your loss behind you. Instead, you’ll find encouragement, self-care exercises, and daily tools to help you manage and explore your grief.”

5. ArtbySharyl

Custom water color paintings!

6. Propagated Plant 

7. Musee 

Musee makes handcrafted, natural bath products in Madison County, Mississippi with the mission of restoring lives by providing dignified work for vulnerable people in our community. Musee partners with a local organization called Crossroads to help provide jobs for women coming out of spending time in prison, treatment centers or abusive situations AND Schools of Haiti to provide teacher salaries, new books, new desks, uniforms and one meal every day for the students.

8. Nashville Blanket Project

For every blanket purchased a blanket is donated to someone in need! 

9. 4 Things Gratitude Journal & I’m Fine Puzzle

Perfect gift to offer someone who is going through some tough stuff and doesnt want to be so serious all of the time OR for someone you love who wants to count their blessings with a little more intention- all while helping support organizations in Haiti!

10. Cuddle And Kind 

A company started by a family of 5 that’s mission is to help provide meals for children in need. They sell dolls hand knit by women in Peru and Nepal that are ADORABLE and while you are giving the cutest gift to someone you are helping sustain jobs for women and supplying 10 meals to a child in need!

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