Crissle’s Couch

This week we're trying something new on the Couch and answering your questions LIVE! If you'd like to chat directly with Crissle in a future episode, message us at advice@crisslescouch.com and include "chat live" in your email. 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 https://www.instagram.com/crissle/?hl=en Alexandra Rago https://www.instagram.com/alexrago/?hl=en Chris Morrow https://www.instagram.com/mrchrismorrow/?hl=en Audio & Video Editor Shatek for Beats on Film https://www.instagram.com/shatektheproducer/?hl=en Production Coordinators Faith Lena https://www.instagram.com/faithlena/?hl=en Bria Mosley https://www.instagram.com/aslivedbybria/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please welcome dancer, choreographer, and creative powerhouse Amari Marshall, also known as Amari Monster, to the couch! Follow Amari Marshall:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarimonster/?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 Couch1:50 — When Amari Knew Dance Was Her Calling9:55 — Navigating Industry Standards as a Plus-Size Dancer27:25 — Working With the Biggest Artists in the World  42:52 — The Legacy Amari Wants to Leave Behind  Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take it back to Session 12... Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch! Follow Mel Mitchell:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelmitch/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please welcome writer, media personality, and long time voice in the podcasting world Scottie Beam to the couch!  Follow Scottie Beam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottiebeam/ 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 1:32 — I Was Lonely So I Downloaded Hinge 19:00 —  Dealing With A Coworker I Cant Stand 31:25 — Single After 20 Years and Don’t Know How to Be Alone 46:38 — Outgrowing a Family Member Whose Values Don’t Align  Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 0:34 — Struggling with Feeling Unworthy 13:30 —  My Stepdad Is Extremely Paranoid28:13 —  Supporting My Twins as They Explore Their Identity39:28 — Raising Kids You Didn’t Sign Up For52:13 — Dealing with Verbal Abuse and Family Who Won’t Respect No Contact  Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please welcome writer, media personality, and Another Round co-host Tracy Clayton to the Couch! Follow Tracy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokeymcpoverty/?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 1:23 —  Romanticizing City Life / Moving Back to Your Hometown 16:28 — How Twitter Helped Launch My Career 26:58 —   Black Women and the Pressure to Hold Themselves to a Superhuman Standard 45:30 — Was I Shy Growing Up or Did I Just Have Anxiety? 59:51 — How Podcasting Has Changed Over the Years Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices