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Crissle’s Couch

Crissle’s Couch

CAKE MEDIA 31 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Come in and take a seat on Crissle’s Couch. Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, 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 maybe a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable! This isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next best thing.

Episodes

Session 47
Session 47 Oct 13, 2026 2989 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Session 46 ft. Jade
Session 46 ft. Jade Oct 6, 2026 3833 Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade dive into complicated family dynamics, abusive relationships, controlling parents, and navigating life after a 20-year relationship. They offer advice on setting boundaries, protecting the people you love, and figuring out what to do when relationships get complicated. Want to talk to Crissle? Email advice@crisslescouch.com&
Session 45: Calling Crissle
Session 45: Calling Crissle Sep 29, 2026 3422 This week on the Couch, Crissle gets into the messy realities of friendship, family, and healing. She explores what to do when your friends let you down, how to support someone whose relationship has become controlling, and what it means when a friendship starts to fall apart. She also talks through the unexpected ways EMDR therapy can bring buried emotions, memories, and physical reactions to th
Session 44 ft. Dr Rheeda Walker
Session 44 ft. Dr Rheeda Walker Sep 22, 2026 3071 This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Rheeda Walker to talk about her book; The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychological fortitude, and the importance of understanding the value of who we are. They explore what it means to stay connected to your purpose, navigate life’s stressors, and become more intentional about what you allow to take up space in your mind.
Session 43 ft. Dr. Raquel Martin
Session 43 ft. Dr. Raquel Martin Sep 15, 2026 4901 This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Raquel Martin to talk about boundaries, conflict, and what it really means to have healthy relationships. They unpack the difference between boundaries and standards, how to communicate your needs effectively, and why sometimes the person most likely to violate your boundaries is yourself. Crissle and Dr. Raquel Martin unpack the importance of be
Session 42 ft. Dr. Taylor Cummings
Session 42 ft. Dr. Taylor Cummings Sep 8, 2026 2839 This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Taylor Cummings to talk about mental health, identity, and the pressure to become who the world expects us to be. They unpack what it means to navigate anxiety, depression, and belonging while learning to understand and trust yourself. They also discuss decolonizing our minds, unlearning the ways we’ve been conditioned to adapt to oppressive syst
Session 41: Lets Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Donna Oriowo
Session 41: Lets Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Donna Oriowo Sep 1, 2026 3921 This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with renowned sex therapist, psychologist, and author Dr. Donna Oriowo to talk about self-esteem, sexuality, and the messages Black girls receive about themselves from an early age. They unpack how young Black girls can begin to understand the value placed on their hair, skin color, bodies, and appearance before they’re even five years old  and how th
Session 40: Calling Crissle
Session 40: Calling Crissle Aug 25, 2026 3153 This week, Crissle is back on the Couch taking your live calls and getting real about mental health, relationships, and the complicated choices we make when life feels overwhelming. In today’s episode, Crissle helps listeners navigate maintaining their mental health while traveling for work, questioning whether they’re settling in a relationship, and dealing with a parent who expects their childr
Back on the Couch: Roxane Gay
Back on the Couch: Roxane Gay Aug 18, 2026 4898 Taking a look back on the couch to Session 23: Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch! Resources: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Hunger by Roxane Gay Pet Care Tips Mental Health Resources  How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book) Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: 
Session 39: Calling Crissle
Session 39: Calling Crissle Aug 11, 2026 3966 This week, Crissle is back on the Couch taking your live calls and getting real about the complicated relationships we have with the people we love. In today's episode, Crissle helps listeners navigate friendship breakups, setting boundaries with parents, and the emotional exhaustion that comes with constantly being the person everyone relies on. From missing a friend after more than a year of
Session 38: Calling Crissle
Session 38: Calling Crissle Aug 4, 2026 3606 This week, Crissle is back taking your live calls!  Today, she's helping listeners navigate friendships, family conflict, and the challenges of finding the right mental health support. One caller is struggling after his best friend of 20 years tells him she doesn't agree with his lifestyle because he's gay. Another caller is trying to set healthy boundaries after her family accuses her boy
Session 37: Do We Have A Problem: Addiction
Session 37: Do We Have A Problem: Addiction Jul 28, 2026 1676 This week on Crissle's Couch, Crissle explores the realities of addiction. She breaks down the difference between casual substance use and dependency, and discusses how childhood experiences can shape our relationship with substances. She also shares the warning signs to look out for and the important questions to ask when substance use becomes a concern. Whether you're navigating a

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