Thoughts from the Couch Podcast

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People-pleasing and perfectionism aren't your story anymore! I'm licensed psychotherapist and anxiety treatment specialist, Justine Carino. Welcome to my virtual therapy couch, where we unpack modern mental health for modern women. I'm breaking down the easiest ways to manage anxiety, stress, perfectionism, "people-pleasing" habits and burnout. You're just minutes away from setting better boundaries around your time and relationships so you can finally enjoy both your career and motherhood.

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78. The Set Back Cycle

May 13 2024 36 mins

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Schoenthal, author of "The Setback Cycle," to discuss how major setbacks can unexpectedly lead to powerful breakthroughs for successful women. Drawing from her interviews with hundreds of leaders, Amy shares the four-stage framework from her book that helps individuals embrace pivotal moments and carve new paths forward. This episode

77. The Five Essential Routines Every Working Mom Needs for Better Work/Life Balance

Apr 29 2024 59 mins

In this episode, we delve into the lives of working mothers striving for that elusive “work-life balance”. Our special guest, Anna Dearmon Kornick, a time management coach, podcaster, wife, and mom, shares her personal journey from a high-pressure job on Capitol Hill to offering invaluable time management strategies she has developed along the way as a time management coach. T

76. Changing the Unfair Division of Labor in Marriages

Apr 15 2024 36 mins

In this episode, we dive into the gender-based division of labor at home with Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of "Fair Play" and "Find Your Unicorn Space." We discuss the toxic myths and societal messages that have conditioned women to shoulder the majority of unpaid domestic and caregiving responsibilities and explore how reclaiming your time and

75. High Achieving Identity and Depression

Apr 01 2024 50 mins

In this episode, we meet Reshona Jessamy, Assistant Attorney General turned skincare entrepreneur. Reshona shares her inspiring story of resilience after struggling with depression and attempting suicide as a result of identity loss. We delve into the impact of career setbacks on mental health, the struggles with depression high-achieving women face, and the power of therapy in cha

74. Maternity Leave for Self-Employed Women

Mar 18 2024 47 mins

Juggling motherhood as a self-employed entrepreneur? You're not alone! Although there are so many benefits to being your own boss, there are also a ton of struggles that add the challenge of thriving in parenting and career. This episode dives deep into the topic of the lack of maternity leave for self-employed women. I speak with Jessica Figueroa, a powerhouse attorney, broker

73. How to Reignite Your Libido

Mar 04 2024 59 mins

Let’s talk sex, ladies! Dr. Carli Blau, a licensed sex and relationship therapist and women's health expert tells us all about how to reignite our libidos as busy, working moms in long term relationships. This episode dives into: The impact of life transitions, such as becoming a parent, on libido and sexual intimacy. The importance of pleasure in sex and the need for wom

72. 5 Types of People-Pleasers

Feb 19 2024 29 mins

Do you tend to bend over backwards to make others happy, even if it costs you your own peace of mind? Do you always find yourself in the middle of conflicts with your family members, trying to always manage the peace? In this solo episode, we dive into the ways “people-pleasing” fuels anxiety. I'll share insights and practical strategies to help you break free from this cycle a

71. Anxiety, Burnout and Boundaries

Feb 05 2024 30 mins

Welcome to Season 3 of Thoughts from the Couch podcast!!!! In this solo episode, I dive deep into the topic of burnout, anxiety, and boundaries. If you think you might be a “people-pleaser” or perfectionist with a Type A personality, then this episode is going to be so useful in helping you understand yourself and make changes to make life a little less stressful for you. This

70. Habits I Depend on to Have Less Stress

Jul 10 2023 32 mins

Today’s episode is a solo episode and it is all about the habits I depend on to feel less stress in my life as a mom of two, a therapist, and business owner. In this episode, I share my biggest tips and resources to find more time for yourself while also staying productive. This episodes dives into: Ways to manage your schedule and reduce stress Top tools I utilize to manage s

69. Work, Parent, Thrive

Jun 26 2023 52 mins

In today’s episode, we have the honor of talking to Dr. Yael Schonbrun on how to work, parent and thrive! Yael is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating relationships, co-host for the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, an assistant professor at Brown University, and a mom of three. In this episode, we discuss her book "Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategie