Crissle’s Couch

Session 27: Calling Crissle

This week Crissle is answering your questions LIVE! Today’s callers are opening up about friendship fallout, family conflict, abusive relationships and painful breakups. Crissle gives advice on navigating misunderstandings, supporting loved ones through difficult situations, handling disappointment from family members, and learning how to move forward when relationships shift in painful ways.   Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line.   Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 0:22 — Live Caller:  A Misunderstanding Is Ruining My Friendship 17:19 — Live Caller: My Aunt Keeps Going Back to Her Abusive Relationship 29:32 —  Live Caller: My Aunt Told Me I’d Never Find Better Than My Ex Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch [https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/] Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Session 26: Calling Crissle ft. Ari Cari

Please welcome marketing professional and content creator Ari Cari to the Couch! Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line.   Session Notes: * 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch * 1:28 — Live Caller: I Bought the Wrong House and It’s Sending Me Into a Spiral * 16:51 — Live Caller: My Partner Broke Up With Me Because I Remind Him of His Mom * 32:01 — My Boss Called a Staff Meeting Just to Embarrass Me Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch [https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/] Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Follow Ari Cari: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamaricari/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamaricari/] 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Session 25: Calling Crissle ft. Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford

Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford back to the Couch! She’s here to help answer your questions live.  Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line.   Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch [https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/] Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:25 — What Do People Really Need When They Ask for Advice? 2:47 — Live Caller: Is My Gut Telling Me to End My Marriage? 24:39 — Listener Letter: Mourning a Friendship Breakup & Betrayal 33:06 — Listener Letter: I’m 28 and Feeling Completely Lost About My Next Steps in Life Follow Dr. Joy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/ [https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoy/] Resources: Therapy For Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ [https://therapyforblackgirls.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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Session 24 ft. Sistas Who Kill

Please welcome true crime storytellers Taz and MaRah, the voices behind Sistas Who Kill, to the couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:14 — The Origin Story Behind Sistas Who Kill 6:54 — Their Process for Choosing Cases 13:46 — Patterns They’ve Noticed in Cases Involving Black Women 19:35 — Navigating True Crime Without Stigmatizing Black Women 28:32 — How Connecting With Families Reshaped Their Approach 35:54 — Favorite Cases They’ve Covered So Far  Follow Sistas Who Kill: https://www.instagram.com/sistaswhokillpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/sistaswhokillpod/] https://www.instagram.com/marah.themagnificent/ [https://www.instagram.com/marah.themagnificent/] https://www.instagram.com/_andimtaz/ [https://www.instagram.com/_andimtaz/] Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch [https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ [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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Session 23 ft. Roxane Gay

Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:50 — The Journey of Dog Parenthood 10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism 20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer 30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling 36:20 — The Importance of Saying No & Protecting Your Energy 39:32 — Responsibility in Writing: The Weight of Personal Stories 49:30 — Therapy & Personal Growth 58:09 — Social Media, Loneliness & Moving Away from Twitter 1:09:21 — Upcoming Projects & New Books  Follow Roxane Gay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/ [https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/] Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch [https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ [https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/] Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Resources: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay [https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Feminist-Roxane-Gay/dp/0062282718] Hunger by Roxane Gay [https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Memoir-Roxane-Gay/dp/0525433164] Pet Care Tips [https://www.aspca.org/pet-care] Mental Health Resources  [https://www.nami.org/] How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book) [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-be-heard-roxane-gay] 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]