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The Couch and The Chair

The Couch and The Chair

Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman

Join Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman as they discuss mental health topics from the perspective of being clients in therapy themselves and as therapists working with their own clients. Join the facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
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The Couch and The Chair - Perfectionism with Catherine Lee: Letting Go of Fearing Failure
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08/26/22 • 98 min

Michelle is joined by Catherine Lee to discuss perfectionism. Both Michelle and Catherine share their personal histories with perfectionism and how therapy has helped them become less perfectionistic over time. They also talk about tips that may be helpful in combating perfectionism for those who struggle with it, too.

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If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - 2023 Changes!

2023 Changes!

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01/13/23 • 17 min

Kate and Michelle announce that the frequency of episodes will now be reduced and explain reasons for making this decision.

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If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - Chronic Pain: Treat Your Body With Kindness
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10/14/22 • 94 min

Kate and Michelle talk about personal experiences with chronic pain throughout their lives, including how they accepted it and how it impacted their mental health to experience it. They share tips for how to start treating your body with greater kindness if you also experience chronic pain.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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Kate and Michelle are joined by Phebe Brako-Owusu to discuss the topic of sexual trauma. Phebe and Kate share personal experiences of sexual trauma followed by a discussion about how you can start healing if sexual trauma is something you've experienced personally at any point in your life.
TRIGGER WARNING: The topic of this episode may be triggering as a whole to many. Specific details of sexual violations are shared from 9:22-13:40, 33:33-33:55, 40:00-41:58, and 45:10-49:42.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - In-Law Relationships: Respecting Yourself and Them
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07/01/22 • 105 min

Kate and Michelle talk about personal experiences with in-laws, specifically being disliked by in-laws and living with them. They also share tips for communicating with in-laws and keeping these relationships healthy.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - People-Pleasing: Un-Learning Old Patterns
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09/03/21 • 79 min

Kate and Michelle talk about their ongoing personal struggles with people-pleasing and where these challenges originate for each of them. They also share strategies for how they help clients struggling with this same issue.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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Kate and Michelle are joined by a special guest, Emily Wood. Emily and Kate both share their personal struggles with setting boundaries. Emily talks about how to embrace boundaries as a form of self-care and to let go of responsibility for others' responses.
TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 12:25-14:10 and from 16:15-17:15.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - Experiencing Joy: Going Beyond Just Feeling Happy
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08/30/24 • 88 min

Kate and Michelle both share their experiences of joy throughout different stages of life. They also talk about challenges that interfere with their ability to feel joy and what they are working on in therapy to overcome those challenges. They share suggestions for how to think about joy in a new way and how to bring more of it into your life.
TRIGGER WARNING: 37:40-37:47

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - Sexual Experiences: Discovering What Actually Turns You On
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11/25/22 • 93 min

Kate and Michelle talk about their sexual histories and how past sexual experiences have either been helpful or harmful to their mental health. They both share how they are re-inventing their sex lives currently and tips that can help you do the same if you want to find more authentic sexual pleasure.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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The Couch and The Chair - Anger: It's Okay To Feel It

Anger: It's Okay To Feel It

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04/02/21 • 76 min

Kate and Michelle talk about their personal struggles with allowing themselves to feel angry in the past and also share what's helped them express anger now and how they help their clients with their anger.
TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 5:33-8:12 and from 9:15-12:30.

Support the show

If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Couch and The Chair have?

The Couch and The Chair currently has 48 episodes available.

What topics does The Couch and The Chair cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Self-Help, Mental Health, Therapy, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Therapist.

What is the most popular episode on The Couch and The Chair?

The episode title 'Father Relationships: The Men Who Impact Us The Most' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Couch and The Chair?

The average episode length on The Couch and The Chair is 89 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Couch and The Chair released?

Episodes of The Couch and The Chair are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Couch and The Chair?

The first episode of The Couch and The Chair was released on Feb 17, 2021.

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