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The Couch and The Chair

Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman

49 episodes

1 month ago

2025 isn't fully finished yet and it has already been a year filled with uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term has gotten underway. Kate and Michelle talk about how they navigate supporting clients with the fears they express and the impact current events have on each of them personally. Their tips include some practical resources, as well as emphasizing the importance of self-care and community. Support the show If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/grou...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Social Sciences

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2025 isn't fully finished yet and it has already been a year filled with uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term has gotten underway. Kate and Michelle talk about how they navigate supporting clients with the fears they express and the impact current events have on each of them personally. Their tips include some practical resources, as well as emphasizing the importance of self-care and community. Support the show If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/grou...

Show more...

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Social Sciences

Episodes (20/49)

The Couch and The Chair

The Challenges of Being a Therapist in 2025: Being Human with Our Clients

2025 isn't fully finished yet and it has already been a year filled with uncertainty as Trump's second presidential term has gotten underway. Kate and Michelle talk about how they navigate supporting clients with the fears they express and the impact current events have on each of them personally. Their tips include some practical resources, as well as emphasizing the importance of self-care and community. Support the show If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/grou...

1 month ago

1 hour 25 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

The Challenges of Aging Parents with Kimberly Slagle: Give Yourself Grace in Your Grief

Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Kimberly Slagle to discuss the challenges of being in relationship with parents who are aging. Both Kate and Kim share their stories of what aging has looked like for their parents, specifically how both of their parents are struggling with dementia. Tips are offered to help with emphasizing the importance of seeking support and normalizing all the emotions that come with seeing a parent nearing the end of their life. TRIGGER WARNING: Materi...

3 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Finding Meaning: Uncovering What's Missing in Your Life

Kate and Michelle talk about each of their journeys to find meaning in their life, including how they were influenced by their parents about this topic and how they've both struggled and succeeded in adulthood with finding it. They provide tips on how you can start finding more meaning in your own life and conceptualize meaning-making differently. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a...

10 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Political Differences: Uncovering the True Impact on Families

Kate and Michelle talk about how they have been impacted by family members holding different political views. Highlighting how politics have changed since 2016 when Trump was elected, they discuss the complexities of maintaining relationships with loved ones who have very different values. They share tips for communicating effective boundaries if needed and the importance of acceptance, curiosity and self-awareness with others as the 2024 election is around the corner. Support the showIf...

1 year ago

1 hour 34 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Experiencing Joy: Going Beyond Just Feeling Happy

Kate and Michelle both share their experiences of joy throughout different stages of life. They also talk about challenges that interfere with their ability to feel joy and what they are working on in therapy to overcome those challenges. They share suggestions for how to think about joy in a new way and how to bring more of it into your life.TRIGGER WARNING: 37:40-37:47Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you wa...

1 year ago

1 hour 28 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Making Friends in Adulthood: A Universal Struggle

Kate and Michelle talk about the challenges and successes they've experienced with establishing friendships in adulthood. They discuss the reasons why adult friendships are difficult to start and maintain and provide tips for how you can start connecting with new people and making friends yourself. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedbac...

1 year ago

1 hour 44 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Father Relationships: The Men Who Impact Us The Most

Kate and Michelle talk about each of their relationships with their fathers during childhood and adulthood. They both share how they have found close connections with their fathers, as well as sharing flaws and past incidents of hurt. They also share suggestions for men who are fathers and how to heal wounded father relationships as an adult. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 7:10-7:50, 46:32-47:15 and 1:02:58-1:03:06.Support the showIf you'd like to join...

1 year ago

1 hour 38 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Going Through the Holidays: Not Always Merry and Bright

The holiday season is upon us! Kate and Michelle talk about each of their own childhood memories from the holidays, both positive and challenging. They share how they each celebrate holidays currently as adults. They also share suggestions that may help you during this time of year if you find yourself struggling to cope with stresses this time of year can bring.Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a gue...

1 year ago

1 hour 21 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Staying in a Struggling Relationship: Fighting for Love When It's Hard

Kate and Michelle share about their current struggles in their marriages and their reasons for deciding to stay with their husbands in spite of the challenges. They both share tips for how to seek support and adjust your thinking if you also find yourself in a struggling relationship that you want to continue. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other quest...

2 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Coercive Control with Sarah Kardelen: Breaking Free from Relationship Imprisonment

Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Sarah Kardelen to talk about coercive control in romantic relationships. Coercive control is a specific type of intimate partner violence defined as "a pattern of controlling behaviors that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship." Sarah and Kate share their stories followed by Sarah, Kate and Michelle sharing guidance and resources on what you can do next if you are experiencing coercive control in your relationship. TRIGGER WARNIN...

2 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

ADHD with Ashley Wilkinson: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Benefits

Kate and Michelle are joined by Ashley Wilkinson as she and Kate discuss their experiences living with ADHD. They both talk about how it felt to be diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and open up about how ADHD impacts their daily lives. Strategies are shared for how to help manage ADHD while also having compassion for yourself. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or...

2 years ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Conflict Avoidance with Jason Wilkinson: Overcoming Fears to Find Connection

Michelle is joined by Jason Wilkinson to talk about conflict avoidance in romantic relationships. Michelle and Jason both talk about how their childhoods and past experiences have led to avoiding conflict in their marriages and how therapy has helped them work on this.Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandth...

2 years ago

1 hour 21 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

The 4th Trimester with Shannon Heers: The Physical, Emotional and Relational Challenges

Kate and Michelle are joined by Shannon Heers, a perinatal mental health therapist, to talk about post-partum experiences, specifically the challenges of the "4th trimester" (the first three months after giving birth). Michelle and Shannon share their experiences with transitioning to motherhood and also share valuable tips and resources.Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in ...

2 years ago

1 hour 37 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Kate and Michelle announce that the frequency of episodes will now be reduced and explain reasons for making this decision. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.comOur book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Poss...

2 years ago

17 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Panic Attacks with Chris Campassi: Find What's Underneath the Panic

Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Chris Campassi to talk about panic attacks. Chris and Kate share their stories and backgrounds prior to experiencing panic attacks and how they each experience intense anxiety. Tips are shared for how to prevent panic attacks and take care of yourself during and after them. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 34:05-34:20. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/grou...

2 years ago

1 hour 46 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Burnout with Dr. Tara Sanderson: Give Yourself Some Grace

Kate and Michelle are joined by Dr. Tara Sanderson to talk about experiences with burnout. Tara shares how she started noticing burnout during COVID and Michelle talks about being burnt out at a job she worked at 10 years ago. Tips are shared at the end of the episode about how you can prevent and treat burnout if you start to notice it yourself. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 15:20-16:52. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, ...

2 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Sexual Experiences: Discovering What Actually Turns You On

Kate and Michelle talk about their sexual histories and how past sexual experiences have either been helpful or harmful to their mental health. They both share how they are re-inventing their sex lives currently and tips that can help you do the same if you want to find more authentic sexual pleasure. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feed...

2 years ago

1 hour 33 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Being Female: The Key Ways We Are Treated Differently

Kate and Michelle talk about living as females and messages they have received about three different topics: what it means to take care of other people, how the female body is viewed by others (specifically men), and the ability to keep yourself safe/take care of yourself.TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 49:55-51:40 and from 56:25-1:01:30. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you ...

3 years ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Chronic Pain: Treat Your Body With Kindness

Kate and Michelle talk about personal experiences with chronic pain throughout their lives, including how they accepted it and how it impacted their mental health to experience it. They share tips for how to start treating your body with greater kindness if you also experience chronic pain. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send ...

3 years ago

1 hour 34 minutes

The Couch and The Chair

Self-Care: The Challenge of Nourishing Ourselves

Kate and Michelle talk about how they personally engage in self-care as well as challenges they've experienced with making room for it in their lives. They share tips based off of what they've learned for how you can prioritize self-care yourself. Support the showIf you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at thecouchandthechair@gmail.com...

3 years ago

1 hour 33 minutes