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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
My biggest challenge
Being a therapist is a hard job but you might be surprised by what challenges me the most in this work. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Podcast: Play in [...]
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 ;). [...]
Parenting and the Circle of Security
Today I’m going to highlight some of the ideas I teach during the Circle of Security workshops that I am trained to provide. The Circle of Security Parenting Program was developed by Kent [...]
Catching Feelings for South Africa
I just want to say a little something about the rugby world cup and its effect on South Africa this past week. Whether or not you’re a sports fan, I am sure that you have been aware of the [...]
How To Overcome Procrastination
Putting off something you know you need to do is something we probably can all relate to. It feels like procrastination is one of those universal problems that affect everyone. So what is [...]
Gender-based violence protest in CT giving us the feels
It’s been almost two weeks since the country collectively cried out in shock and horror after the appalling news of Uyinene Mrwetyana’s murder spurred a social media storm, mass protests, and a [...]
Oh baby, WTF!
I have some exciting news. I’m going to be speaking at an event next Tuesday (sorry for the late notice) about the psychological impact of becoming a mother. I have teamed up with The New [...]
Is this video feminist?
I love this video. It is a sweet demonstration of kindness, care and compassion. It also demonstrates a loving relationship between siblings. What makes this video remarkable, in your mind? Is it [...]
