On the Couch with Carly Carly's Couch
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Join me On the Couch and let's talk about some dope shit. Nah I'm too white to say "dope". Let's just imagine your best friend is a psychologist and you can talk to her about ANYTHING. That's what this podcast is all about.
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Making the invisible visible: How mums do more
In this episode I speak to the pandemic facing most families: the unequal division of labour in the home! Moms are carrying the mental load of parenting in disproportionate amounts. I look at the various factors that contribute to this reality and give some suggestions for how to navigate this and strive for a more equitable system.
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Coaching on the Couch with Carly
Today's episode is a departure from the pregnancy and postpartum theme as I have an exciting announcement. I have just qualified as an integral coach! In this episode I discuss why I have chosen to become a coach, how coaching is different from therapy and what kinds of questions/problems you should bring to coaching.
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Why Sleep Training Helped Me with Karlien Terblanche
Sleep training is not for everyone but for this sleep-deprived mom it was the key to surviving postpartum with her mental health intact. In this episode we talk about the need to center the mother's mental health as a necessary means to build secure attachment.
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My take on infant sleep
This is a follow up episode to the sleep training episode. I am 6 months down the line and this is what I have figured out about sleep and I offer my take so that you can feel empowered to make choices for you and your family that take into account everyone's needs.
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How Anxiety Tells Us What We Need
What do you do when you feel anxious? In this episode I talk about how we need to not only manage the symptoms of anxiety, we need to understand what our anxiety is telling us and actually make structural changes to bring ease to our lives. In particular, I unpack why we are seeing such high rates of Postpartum Anxiety and what we should be doing about it.
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Some thoughts on choosing to become a parent
Choosing to be a parent isn't for everyone. Today I unpack some of the things to consider when deciding whether to become a parent