Carly's Couch On the Couch with Carly

On the Couch with Carly

Join me On the Couch with Carly, where psychology meets real life. Think of it as sitting down with a friend who happens to be a psychologist - but I'm not your pipe-smoking, tweed-wearing stereotype. This is a safe space to talk about the things that matter: relationships, parenting pressures, setting boundaries, and why we don't have to figure it all out alone. No judgment, just honest conversations about what it means to be human in this complicated, beautiful world.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships
58 Episodes
40 – 58

Sex/Life

Riffing off the themes picked up in the Netflix show "Sex/Life" I discuss the concept of a mid-life crisis and how these moments point us in a direction towards a part of ourselves that need to be alive again. What can you do in your life right now to feel…
11 May 2022 21 min

Rethinking Fatherhood with Zach Watson

Zach Watson is a "TikTok dad influencer" who is challenging the status quo when it comes to modern day fatherhood. In this episode we discuss what he has learned from three months of paternity leave, how he thinks dads need to change their behaviour from the minute their partner falls…
2 Feb 2022 1 hr 01 min

How our attachment style predicts who we choose as romantic partners

Attachment theory gives us so many insights into our humanity, how we relate to one another and who we choose to love. Everyone always wants to know, why do we choose certain partners over others? In this episode I unpack the different adult attachment styles and discuss how we might…
7 Dec 2021 32 min

Julia Anastasopoulos aka Suzelle aka Tali babes

I'm joined by the incredible creator and actor, Julia Anastasopoulos, and although I can't pronounce her last name I think this conversation cemented in my mind just how thoughtful, kind, generous and honest she is. I adore her as a public figure and human being. Join me as we discuss…
7 Sep 2021 47 min

Antiracism Activism with Mayuri Govender

I chat to Mayuri about her work as activist and educator in the antiracism space. We define antiracism, explain the difference between equity and equality, and offer insight for white people who are keen to do antiracist work. We also discuss self care and how BIPOC are feeling exhausted and…
4 Aug 2021 52 min

Antiracism

What is antiraism? Where am I at with my antiracism journey? And how can you be antiracist too? 2020 was a huge year for The Black Lives Matter movement. After covid, it was the biggest news story and cultural phenomenon. In this episode I unpack the concept of antiracism and…
12 Jul 2021 32 min

Living through a pandemic

In this episode I unpack some of the common experiences of living through this pandemic. It's been over a year of masks, lockdowns and weirdness. How has that affected our minds and our lives? I also share some tips for managing during this difficult time.
28 Jun 2021 27 min

Taboo

Talking about taboo subjects is a really important part of therapeutic work. Therapy should be a safe space to discuss any topic and the great thing about this is that you can open up about parts of yourself that you would not share with others.
20 Jul 2020 27 min

My biggest challenge

Being a therapist is a hard job but you might be surprised by what challenges me the most in this work.
8 Jun 2020 25 min

Self Care

What is self care and why is it so important? In this episode I unpack the notion of self care and describe its benefits.
4 May 2020 23 min

Gratitude

Why is gratitude such an effective tool in managing low moods and promoting mental health? In this episode I discuss the reasons I practice gratitude, the ways to cultivate it, and the reasons people resist it.
21 Apr 2020 27 min

Oh Baby, WTF!

Gen Putter joins me on the couch to discuss the groundbreaking antenatal class we designed to assist first-time moms and dads to navigate the psychological (and other) changes that occur when you have a baby.
1 Apr 2020 28 min

Personal disclosure

Therapists don't usually share details of their lives to their clients. In this episode I unpack why that is and also "break the rules" by answering some questions about myself
24 Mar 2020 38 min

Coronavirus Anxiety

This week everyone is preoccupied with Covid-19 and so I thought it a good idea to address what feelings might be coming up for you at this time and to connect with you over some helpful ideas I've seen floating around. Stay safe out there!
17 Mar 2020 24 min

Feelings

In this episode I unpack why therapists are known for asking "How does that make you feel?". Yes, feelings are super important in therapy. So why do people struggle to connect with or articulate their feelings? Listen to find out why people choose to numb their feelings and what we…
9 Mar 2020 29 min

Confidentiality

One of the hallmarks of therapy is the guarantee of confidentiality. In this episode I break down why confidentiality is so important and explain the limits of confidentiality.
10 Feb 2020 23 min

Introduction + Why do people come for therapy?

In this episode I spend some time introducing myself and Carly's Couch. I talk about how we have got here and where we came from (a little like Drake - we started at the bottom ;). Then I break down the main reasons why people come to therapy and onto…
3 Feb 2020 31 min
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