Couch Time With Cat

Catia Hernandez Holm
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Mental Health

To connect with Catia and become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  Couch Time with Cat: Mental Wellness with a Friendly Voice Welcome to Couch Time with Cat—a weekly radio show and podcast where real talk meets real transformation. I’m Cat, a marriage and family therapist (LMFT-A)  who specializes in trauma, a coach, a bestselling author, and a TEDx speaker with a worldwide client base. This is a space where we connect and support one another.  Every episode is designed to help you: Understand yourself more clearly—so you can stop second-guessing and start living with confidenceStrengthen your emotional wellbeing—with tools you can actually use in everyday lifeNavigate challenges without losing yourself—because healing doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine Whether you're listening live on KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio or catching the podcast, Couch Time with Cat brings you warm, grounded conversations to help you think better, feel stronger, and live more fully. Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A, CCTP  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and to become a client visit- catiaholm.com

  1. 3d ago

    Invisible Loss and Grief with Roxanne Watson

    Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode, Invisible Loss and Grief with Roxanne Watson, we name the quiet grief that hides under a good life and talk about why burnout, numbness, and restlessness can be signs of unacknowledged loss. We sit down with Roxanne Watson to put language to invisible grief and share gentle ways to start healing without judging yourself. • disenfranchised grief and why unsupported loss lingers • invisible loss in motherhood, midlife, and the mental load • marriage erosion as a real form of grief • the imagined future that quietly becomes impossible • how grief disguises itself as burnout, anxiety, or emotional flatness • why naming a loss can feel scary and why it often brings relief • first steps like journaling, silence, and talking to someone you trust • meaning-making as a way to live with grief over time Show Guest: Roxanne Watson is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Austin, Texas, specializing in grief, particularly the losses that go unacknowledged. She primarily works with women carrying what she calls invisible grief, such as the slow erosion of a marriage, the loss of identity within motherhood, and futures that quietly become impossible. She is the creator of The Invisible Loss, a clinical and public framework for the grief that lives beneath high-functioning lives, and the founder of @withroxannewatson on Instagram. You can connect with Roxanne at: counselingaustin.com and on Instagram: @withroxannewatson Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Invisible Loss and Grief with Roxanne Watson

  2. 6d ago

    Everyday Courage To Change Your Life with Vanessa Castañeda

    Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-463-0871.  In today's episode, we talk about everyday courage and the quiet moment when a long-held dream stops being “someday” and becomes a real choice. Vanessa Longoria shares how she left a successful medical path to open The Mac, a process-based arts and crafts studio in McAllen built on joy, alignment, and community.  • noticing the “Is this it?” whisper and taking it seriously  • carrying a creative dream for over a decade while raising a child  • pausing a goal without abandoning it, then using the years as preparation  • navigating the cultural and emotional weight of leaving a family business  • moving fast once the match is lit, from idea to leases and an LLC  • handling imposter syndrome, low attendance days, and the vulnerability of workshops  • building self-concordance, where values and daily life finally match  • holding boundaries around discounts, pricing, and the value of women’s work  • leaning on a supportive partner and sharing the load at home and at work  • creating a community table that helps kids and adults feel seen and connected  Show Guest: Vanessa Castañeda Longoria Vanessa is a mom, former medical professional, and creative entrepreneur who proves that it's never too late to pursue the dream that's been waiting on your heart. After more than 15 years in the medical field, she made the courageous decision to leave behind a successful career and step into a vision she had nurtured for over a decade. Together with her husband, Vanessa recently opened The MAC: The Main Arts and Craft Studio in McAllen, Texas—a vibrant, process-based art studio where children are encouraged to explore, create, and engage their senses in a joyful, judgment-free environment. The MAC has quickly become a welcoming space for families seeking meaningful, creative experiences that foster imagination and connection. Today, Vanessa joins us to share her inspiring journey of rewriting her career story, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and building a thriving community through the transformative power of art. Whether you're dreaming of a career change, looking for encouragement to take a leap of faith, or simply believe in the importance of creativity, this conversation is sure to inspire. You can connect with her at: Facebook @theMACmcallen, Instagram @theMACmcallen , www.theMACmcallen.com Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Everyday Courage To Change Your Life with Vanessa Castañeda

  3. Jun 22

    Perimenopause Explained with Mary Parker, LPC-S and Functional Mental Health Practitioner

    Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. Today's Episode: Perimenopause can feel like you’re unraveling at 3 a.m., but the changes are often hormonal and deeply explainable. We talk with Mary Parker about the biology behind mood swings, sleep problems, rage, brain fog, and the confusing reality of “normal” labs that still don’t match how you feel.  • perimenopause as a hormonal transition that affects sleep, mood, and focus  • why many women start noticing symptoms earlier than expected  • how long perimenopause can last and why symptoms come in cycles  • why women get caught off guard and dismissed as “too young”  • perimenopause rage and how it can strain marriages and family life  • andropause and how men’s hormone shifts can collide with ours  • surprising symptoms and the reality of 300-plus possible signs  • lab ranges versus optimal levels and why symptom tracking matters  • functional mental health basics, gene SNPs, and root-cause thinking  • a simple daily practice: morning walks, sunlight, and nature time  Show Guest: Mary Parker, LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, functional mental health practitioner, author, and educator based in Round Rock, Texas. As the Clinical Director of Infinite Potential Counseling, she brings more than 15 years of experience helping individuals uncover the biological factors that often drive anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and other mental health challenges. A Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider and Certified Neurofeedback Provider, Mary takes a whole-person approach that blends traditional counseling with functional medicine, neurofeedback, nutrition, genetics, and lifestyle interventions. Her work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: many mental health struggles have underlying biological roots that are frequently overlooked in conventional care. Mary is the author of The Basics of Functional Mental Health and Wired for the Wild: How ADHD Is Your Biological Superpower, and she is a co-author of The Perimenopause Prescription. Through her writing, clinical work, and speaking, she challenges the over-medicalization of everyday life and empowers people to better understand their brains, bodies, and unique strengths. She is also the host of the Reinventing Mental Health podcast, where she explores innovative and evidence-informed approaches to emotional wellness, brain health, and personal growth. In addition to her clinical work, Mary is passionate about supporting women through midlife transitions. She is a leader in the upcoming Perimenopause Reset 2026 Retreat, a transformative week-long experience focused on hormone health, longevity, emotional wellness, and helping women reclaim their energy, clarity, and confidence. Learn more about Mary and her work: • Infinite Potential Counseling: https://www.infinitepotentialinctx.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitepotentialcounseling • Reinventing Mental Health Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Reinventingmentalhealth • The Basics of Functional Mental Health: https://a.co/d/06MpzVu8 • Wired for the Wild: How ADHD Is Your Biological Superpower: https://a.co/d/02udXcE5 • Infinite Life Wellness & Perimenopause Reset Retreat: https://infinitelifewellness.com • Perimenopause Community: https://www.infinitelifecommunity.com/communities/groups/perimenopause-community/home?invite=69b1def023dcc8264f43ebf6 Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Perimenopause Explained with Mary Parker, LPC-S and Functional Mental Health Practitioner

  4. Jun 17

    Stuck in Drama? How to Get Out.

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode - we name the hidden roles that keep our conflicts on repeat and explain why the drama triangle can feel impossible to quit even when it hurts. We share simple ways to step out of victim, rescuer, and persecutor patterns and build self-trust in the moment.  • the drama triangle as a relationship pattern driven by nervous system protection  • the three roles and what they sound like under stress  • how high achievers and helpers get pulled into overgiving and resentment  • intermittent reinforcement and the “payoff” that keeps the cycle going  • why the triangle creates intensity instead of intimacy  • practical role shifts from victim to creator, persecutor to challenger, rescuer to coach  • the interrupting question “What is the most loving thing I can do for myself right now?”  Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

  5. Jun 10

    Couples Therapy, Demystified

    Welcome! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode we pull back the curtain on couples therapy and explain why high-functioning couples can look strong in public while feeling stuck in private. I share how emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and a structured process turn the same old fight into a new kind of connection.  • why many couples wait six to seven years to seek help  • how recurring arguments often signal threat and disconnection, not the surface issue  • what a good couples therapy room looks like, including boundaries and structure  • what trauma-informed relational healing means in real life  • how I assess each partner’s history before joining for joint sessions  • mapping attachment styles, triggers, and the fear underneath anger or withdrawal  • a three-step repair tool: own your part, validate emotion, offer reassurance or action  • why therapy is practice, not magic, and why consistency matters  • what couples therapy is not: a courtroom, a detective story, a vent session, or taking sides  • questions to reflect on, including what happens if you soften and what healing looks like  You can follow along on Instagram and Facebook @CouchtimewithCat and sign up for my newsletter at CouchTimewithcat.com for reflections and resources delivered straight to you. Listen to Couchtime with Cat on KWVH 94.3 and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.  Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Couples Therapy, Demystified

  6. Jun 1

    Great Restaurants Build Excellence with Chef Steve Warner

    Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's show, we sit down with Executive Chef Steve Warner to unpack how great restaurants foster a sense of belonging while running at full speed behind the scenes. We pull leadership lessons from service, culture, and excellence that carry straight into everyday life.  • building a “family” feeling through shared pressure and shared purpose  • hiring for attitude and noticing small details that signal care  • treating dining out as a short vacation for guests  • bringing energy to the room while still taking the work seriously  • learning from kitchen disasters and staying accountable without shame  • handling famous guests by keeping standards consistent for everyone  • remembering Tom Farace's leadership and the ripple effects of kindness  Show Guest: Born and raised in Central Texas, Steve is the Executive Chef and Owner at Whiskey Ridge and brings decades of culinary excellence, leadership, and creativity to the role. Over an incredible 35-year career, he's opened more than 60 restaurants, owned and operated successful concepts including Two Step Restaurant and Cantina and Osteria Two Steppes, and has held leadership roles at iconic restaurants including Eddie V's Edgewater Grille, Wildfish, ATX Cocina, Bulevar, and J Carver's. He's led thousands of team members throughout his career and built a reputation not only for exceptional food but for creating cultures where people thrive. A proud graduate of the University of Texas, Steve blends classic Texas flavors with innovation, curiosity, and a healthy dose of humor. Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Great Restaurants Build Excellence with Chef Steve Warner

  7. May 26

    Organizing and Emotions with Erin Mursch

    Welcome! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-463-0871. On today's show we discuss how clutter can be a nervous system signal, not a moral failure, and our homes often mirror anxiety, grief, ADHD, burnout, and the weight of too many unmade decisions. We talk with professional organizer Erin Mursh about making space outside so we can feel more space inside, using compassion and function instead of shame and perfectionism.  • clutter as communication between environment and emotional health  • decision fatigue and why rooms become “Mount Everest”  • anxiety showing up as perfectionism and hidden shame spaces  • ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and making tidying easier  • guilt, gratitude, and the sunk cost trap with unused items  • grief and sentimental belongings, including choosing one meaningful keepsake  • couples conflict and household stress, including how clutter can raise cortisol  • shifting the question from “make it nice” to “what do I need from this space?”  • a compassionate starting point, beginning with the least emotional area  • what working with a professional organizer looks like in real life  • Erin’s path from organizing into graduate school for counseling  Show Guest: Erin Mursch is a professional organizer and owner of Organized for Good in Austin, TX. She has been using her organizing skills to support individuals, couples, and families for more than 10 years, training with Marie Kondo to become a Certified KonMari Consultant in 2016. Through her work in clients' homes, Erin has observed firsthand the overlap between our home environment and our mental health, which has led her back to school to get a Masters in Professional Counseling.  You can connect with Erin at Organized for Good on the web and on Instagram. Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Organizing and Emotions with Erin Mursch

  8. May 21

    Healing Takes Time with Lauren Mitchell

    Welcome! To become a client or connect visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's episode, we slow down the urge to “fix it” and talk about why healing often takes longer than we want, especially when our nervous systems have been carrying stress for years. With therapist Lauren Mitchell, we explore holistic healing as an embodied and relational practice that helps us come back home to ourselves with more compassion.  • reframing exhaustion as rest rather than laziness  • noticing overwhelm as a nervous system signal, not weakness  • challenging productivity culture and chronic stress normalization  • treating healing as physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual  • Lauren’s shift from hustling to holistic practices that work  • how culture and upbringing shape the drive to overfunction  • choosing brave change to find what feels missing  • letting go of the A through Z misconception  • accepting nonlinear healing and perspective shifts over time  • holding trauma with support instead of trying to erase it  • using community and belonging for co-regulation  • simple regulation tools like breath movement, sunlight, and boundaries  Show Guest: Lauren Mitchell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and the Director of the Youth Crisis Respite Center at Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers in San Marcos. What I love about Lauren’s work is that she approaches mental health through a deeply relational and human lens. Her background spans family therapy, crisis stabilization, trauma-informed care, leadership in community mental health systems, and family-centered support programs. But beyond the credentials—and there are many—what stands out about Lauren is her presence. She has this grounded, collaborative way of helping people feel safe enough to breathe again during some of their hardest moments. She believes healing happens through connection, dignity, and meeting people exactly where they are. You can contact Lauren at: lauren@brightlightmft.com, or find her on Instagram. Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and  To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

    Healing Takes Time with Lauren Mitchell
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To connect with Catia and become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  Couch Time with Cat: Mental Wellness with a Friendly Voice Welcome to Couch Time with Cat—a weekly radio show and podcast where real talk meets real transformation. I’m Cat, a marriage and family therapist (LMFT-A)  who specializes in trauma, a coach, a bestselling author, and a TEDx speaker with a worldwide client base. This is a space where we connect and support one another.  Every episode is designed to help you: Understand yourself more clearly—so you can stop second-guessing and start living with confidenceStrengthen your emotional wellbeing—with tools you can actually use in everyday lifeNavigate challenges without losing yourself—because healing doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine Whether you're listening live on KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio or catching the podcast, Couch Time with Cat brings you warm, grounded conversations to help you think better, feel stronger, and live more fully. Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by:  Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A, CCTP  Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com  and to become a client visit- catiaholm.com

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  • Creator
    Catia Hernandez Holm
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Couch Time With Cat
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    Couch Time With Cat