Crissle’s Couch

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I’m joined by podcast host and bestselling author Mandii B for conversations about sex, dating, and calculating one’s worth. Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Follow Mandii B at @fullcourtpumps Have an issue for the Couch? Email me ⁠[email protected]⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re dealing with messy parents, whether to spin the block, and more on this week’s episode of Crissle’s Couch. Have an issue for the Couch? Email me [email protected] Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please welcome Loren Lorosa to the Couch! Follow Loren Lorosa at @lorenlorosa & @browngirlgrinding Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the Couch? Email me [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Crissle's Couch! I'm answering your questions about dating in a new city, parenting solo by surprise, and more alongside this week's guest host Chef Jade. Have an issue for the Couch? Email me: [email protected] Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a seat on Crissle’s Couch. Each week Crissle brings the sharp truth, lived experience, and insight to listener, solo reflections, and candid conversations—equal parts culture critique and care. This trailer introduces the show’s mix of honest advice, tough love, and gentle accountability, so you’ll know what it feels like to be heard, challenged, and a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable—this isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next-best thing. Follow us at @CrisslesCouch Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices