Crissle’s Couch

Please welcome Lauren back to the Couch! Follow Lauren:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_laurenlovesyew/ Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch 0:50 — I Want Community But I Keep Isolating Myself 13:45 — I’m Almost 40 and Feel Like I’ve Accomplished Nothing 26:35 — My Boyfriend Is Republican-Leaning 37:42 — I Need Advice on How to Take Dating More Seriously 46:51 — My Friend Is an Alcoholic and I’ve Reached My Breaking Point Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Follow Jade:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch 1:07 — I Love NYC…But It’s Destroying Me 15:55 — My Boyfriend Resents My Success 28:55 — My Mom Won’t Respect My Identity 49:18 — My Growth Makes Everyone Uncomfortable  1:02:20 — My Ex Didn't Call Me After My Mom Passed Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro 1:42 — What Can I do if I'm Genuinely Terrified of Having Kids 12:44 — After Two Years In: Our Relationship Feels Different 31:32 — My Friend Always Corrects Me and I’m Over It 43:05 — Life is Trying Me at Work..My Coworker Acts Like Ava Coleman 56:12 — My Friend Will Skip My Wedding if His Ex Shows Up Follow Jade: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Crew: Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris Morrow Audio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on Film Production Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

Please welcome comedian Jamila Bell to the Couch! Follow Jamila:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_iamjamila/ Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro 2:13 — People Posting My Private Life On Social Media Without My Consent 12:23 — I Just Want to Vent... Not Be Fixed 23:20 — My Friend Won’t Stop Talking Trash About My Man 37:22 —  Dealing With the Emotional Impact of Being Laid Off Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford to the Couch! Timestamps:0:00 – Intro2:17 – Feeling Unsure About My Marriage11:38 – Feeling Overwhelmed Living With My Mother-in-Law17:38 – Navigating Life With an Emotionally Distant Partner29:20 – Afraid to Tell Friends I’m Newly Diagnosed Bipolar35:51 – Can I See Two Therapists at Once? Follow Dr. Joy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/ Resources:Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley

Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch! Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Mel Mitchell on social media at @itsmelmitch Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Chef Jade is back to help me answer your questions. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Chef Jade on socials at @jadeofalljades Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Comedian Sydnee Washington joins me this week on the Couch. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Sydnee Washington on socials at: justsydbw Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

I’m answering your questions with the help of Mia Quinn-Maddox Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Mia Quinn-Maddox on socials at:  @quinn_of_everything_Listen to her podcast: @newandinbetween  Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Please welcome lifestyle and motivational TikTok creator Justin Frett to the Couch! Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, private livestreams, & more! patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Justin Frett on all socials at @jstnfrtt Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel joins me to answer some of your therapy questions as the first licensed mental health provider on the Couch. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Dr. Raquel Martin on socials at:  @raquelmartinphd Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

I'm answering more of your letters with guest host Lauren Miller. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouchFollow Lauren Miller on Instagram @_laurenlovesyew Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Two of my dearest friends, Jade and Dustin, join me on this Patreon-exclusive episode of Crissle’s Couch. Subscribe at patreon.com/crisslescouch for just $5 to hear the full episode and access bonus features.

Deante Kyle, host of the hit podcast Grits & Eggs, joins me this week on Crissle's Couch Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Deante Kyle at @deante.kyle & the @gritsandeggpodcast Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

This week I’m joined by podcast host and bestselling author Mandii B for conversations about sex, dating, and calculating one’s worth. Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Follow Mandii B at @fullcourtpumps Have an issue for the Couch? Email me ⁠advice@crisslescouch.com⁠

We’re dealing with messy parents, whether to spin the block, and more on this week’s episode of Crissle’s Couch.  Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com  Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch

Please welcome Loren Lorosa to the Couch! Follow Loren Lorosa at @lorenlorosa & @browngirlgrinding Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com

Welcome to Crissle's Couch! I'm answering your questions about dating in a new city, parenting solo by surprise, and more alongside this week's guest host Chef Jade. Have an issue for the Couch? Email me: advice@crisslescouch.com Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch

Take a seat on Crissle’s Couch. Each week Crissle brings the sharp truth, lived experience, and insight to listener, solo reflections, and candid conversations—equal parts culture critique and care. This trailer introduces the show’s mix of honest advice, tough love, and gentle accountability, so you’ll know what it feels like to be heard, challenged, and a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable—this isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next-best thing. Follow us at @CrisslesCouch Have a question? Send it over to advice@crisslescouch.com