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Crissle’s Couch

CAKE MEDIA 31 episodes Latest May 26, 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.

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Session 30 ft. Jade Jun 9, 2026 3960 Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:28 — I'm Moving Out & Feeling Guilty Leaving My Family 12:54 — My Mom Still Talks to the Man Who Assaulted Me 30:58 — Fin

Session 29 ft. Pour Minds Jun 2, 2026 3905 Please welcome media personalities, entrepreneurs, and podcast hosts Drea Nicole and Lex P, the voices behind Pour Minds, to the couch! Watch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to Spotify Premium, you don’t get any Spotify ads on my video. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:09 — The Origin of Pour Minds 3:02 — Dating in Atlanta 5:15 — Southern Roots & Creating a Safe Space

Session 28: Calling Crissle May 26, 2026 3449 This week Crissle is answering your questions LIVE! Today’s callers are opening up about friendship fallout, feeling emotionally unsupported by family and navigating tension within interracial relationships and marriage. One caller is struggling with how to reconnect after ghosting her best friend for over a year. Another caller is questioning her role within her family after years of feeling unh

Session 27: Calling Crissle May 19, 2026 2686 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.

Session 26: Calling Crissle ft. Ari Cari May 12, 2026 2657 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 Becau

Session 25: Calling Crissle ft. Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford May 5, 2026 2830 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/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue

Session 24 ft. Sistas Who Kill Apr 28, 2026 3262 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 Kill6:54 — Their Process for Choosing Cases13:46 — Patterns They’ve Noticed in Cases Involving Black Women19:35 — Navigating True Crime Without Stigmatizing Black Women28:32 — How Connecting With Families

Session 23 ft. Roxane Gay Apr 21, 2026 4872 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 Parenthood10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling36:20 — The Importance of Sayi

Session 22: Calling Crissle Apr 14, 2026 3108 This week we're trying something new on the Couch and answering your questions LIVE! If you'd like to chat directly with Crissle in a future episode, message us at advice@crisslescouch.com and include "chat live" in your email. Stay Connected: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/ Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@c

Session 21 ft. Amari Marshall Apr 7, 2026 3532 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session N

Back on the Couch: Mel Mitchell Mar 31, 2026 4718 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra

Session 20 ft. Scottie Beam Mar 24, 2026 4263 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intr

Session 19 ft. Jade Mar 17, 2026 4195 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch 0:34 — Struggling with Feeling Unworthy 13:

Session 18 ft. Tracy Clayton Mar 10, 2026 5407 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Ba

Session 17 ft. Lauren Miller Mar 3, 2026 3821 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch 0:50 — I Want Community But I Keep Isolatin

Session 16 ft. Jade Feb 24, 2026 4787 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch 1:07 — I Love NYC…But It’s Destroying Me

Session 15 ft. Jade Feb 17, 2026 4281 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:

Session 14 ft. Jamila Bell Feb 10, 2026 3260 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro 2:13 — People Posting My Private Life On Social Media Without My C

Session 13 ft. Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford Feb 3, 2026 2897 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:/

Session 12 ft Mel Mitchell Jan 27, 2026 4658 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 11 Jan 20, 2026 4225 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 10 featuring Sydnee Washington Jan 13, 2026 4562 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 9 Jan 6, 2026 4384 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 8 featuring Justin Frett Dec 30, 2025 3813 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad

Session 7 featuring Dr. Raquel Martin Dec 23, 2025 5628 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices.

Session 6 Dec 16, 2025 3944 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patreon Exclusive Preview Dec 11, 2025 726 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

Session 5 ft Deante Kyle Dec 9, 2025 4321 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 4 ft Mandii B. Dec 2, 2025 3543 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 ⁠advice@crisslescouch.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 3 Nov 25, 2025 3162 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 2 featuring Loren Lorosa Nov 18, 2025 4258 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 advice@crisslescouch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Session 1 Nov 11, 2025 3294 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: advice@crisslescouch.com Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Crissle's Couch Nov 6, 2025 223 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 comfo

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