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Ep. 124: Jealousy & Envy: What are you trying to tell me

2026-11-0439:06

Let's be honest. We've all felt jealous or envious at some point, whether it's watching a friend get something we desperately want, feeling left out of a friendship, or scrolling through social media wondering, Why not me? These are the big, bad emotions we don't love admitting to, but here's the thing: jealousy and envy are completely human, and they can actually be incredibly instructive. So why do we shame ourselves for feeling them? In this episode, we're unpacking the difference between ...

Ep. 123: Why You've Lost the Desire for Sex and How to Find it Again

2026-10-2838:18

What happens when your sex drive changes at midlife—or disappears altogether? Is it hormones, menopause, relationship resentment, or something deeper? And what if reconnecting with your sexuality isn't just about having more sex, but about feeling more alive? This week, we're joined by psychotherapist and certified sex therapist Brooke Bralove for an honest, eye-opening, and sometimes hilarious conversation about sexual desire, intimacy, and pleasure at midlife. We're getting into everything ...

Ep. 122: You Can See Everything: Two Therapists Unpack the Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

2026-10-2154:14

We went on an Insights from the Couch field trip to see the buzzy new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, and we have SO many thoughts. As two therapists and best friends, we couldn't stop talking about it. Is the Theranos founder a sociopath, a psychopath, a misunderstood genius, or a master manipulator? And how does someone who perpetrated such massive fraud still manage to leave people questioning what they believe? In this episode, we're unpacking the psychology of decep...

Ep. 121: How to be Hot at Midlife

2026-10-1434:00

Can you really be hot at midlife? Hell yes! But what does that actually mean when you're in your 50s, your body is changing, and the reflection in the mirror doesn't always match the version of yourself you see in your head? This week, we're having a fun, honest, and sometimes hilarious conversation about beauty, aging, personal style, and what it really takes to look and feel your best in midlife. From plastic surgery and celebrity beauty standards to finding your signature style and embraci...

Ep. 120: How to Plan a Rewirement Instead of a Retirement with Joanna Danaher

2026-10-0737:15

What happens when you’ve spent decades building a career, raising a family, achieving, producing, and checking all the boxes… and suddenly you’re staring down retirement? We spend years preparing financially for retirement, but most of us don’t spend nearly enough time preparing emotionally for what happens when the identity, structure, and purpose tied to work begin to shift. In this episode, we’re joined by Johanna Danaher, life and leadership coach and founder of Anchor to Aspire Coaching,...

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Insights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at Midlife