Couch Time With Cat

Catia Hernandez Holm
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  • 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. Being a Brave Kid with Alexandra and Luciana Holm

    6D AGO

    Being a Brave Kid with Alexandra and Luciana Holm

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In this episode, we talk about confidence the way it actually shows up, not as loud perfection but as small brave choices made while you’re still nervous. We hear from my daughters, Alexandra (11) and Luciana (9), as they explain what helps them feel brave, what makes confidence drop, and how being yourself can be enough.  • defining confidence as being different without shrinking  • feeling confident through friends, family, and true belonging  • how anxiety shows up as butterflies and shaky nerves  • “fly in formation” as a simple way to steady yourself  • theater, singing, jiu-jitsu, and finding what fits your brain and body  • the three building blocks of confidence: trying, recovering, acceptance  • pre-stage self-talk and what we’re really afraid of  • singing on air as a practice of bravery  • validating fear while still encouraging action  • the brave step tool for everyday courage  • my own confidence struggles with running speed and finishing strong  • what I worry about as a parent and how I cope by teaching skills  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

    32 min

  2. MAR 23

    You are Enough, with Andrea Markusich

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In this episode we talk about the quiet ways perfectionism and approval-seeking shape our lives, then practice a kinder truth: we are already enough. Andrea Markusich shares how “enoughness” can change parenting, emotional regulation, and the way we show up at home, school, and work.  • perfectionism linked to anxiety, depression, and burnout  • self-compassion as the antidote, not more striving  • Andrea’s turning point and the creation of The Enough Company  • approval and validation as a hidden driver of overdoing  • boundaries that protect alignment and family time  • Ivy The Snail as a tool for teaching comparison and jealousy  • jealousy as a messenger that points toward growth  • sitting with hard emotions instead of projecting them outward  • parenting without fixing, holding a safe container for big feelings  • tending to our inner child before responding to a child’s pain  • affirmation bandages as tiny moments of connection and healing  • school murals that support emotional intelligence and regulation  Show Guest: Andrea is the founder of The Enough Company, a heart-centered initiative devoted to helping children, parents, and schools remember that we are already worthy of love and belonging. She’s a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach and a Certified Soul Psychology Coach, and her work grew not from a childhood dream but from her own lived experience of feeling not enough—and the exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to prove our worth. Through workshops, classroom visits, creative projects, and her book featuring the lovable character Ivy the Snail (buy book on Amazon), Andrea helps children explore big emotions like jealousy, comparison, and shyness with compassion rather than shame. She also created one of the most creative ideas I’ve seen in a long time: affirmation bandages. Because when children get hurt, that moment of care can become a moment of connection. A message right on their arm reminding them: You are loved. You are enough. Andrea also spends time connecting with families and reflecting on parenting with her adult children—something she describes as one of the most meaningful seasons of life. You can connect with Andrea on Instagram at The Enough Company or at her website, The Enough Company.  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

    47 min

  3. MAR 16

    When Being The Responsible One Drains You

    Welcome!! To become a client or connect, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  We name the quiet burnout that hides behind competence and show what it costs when being the responsible one becomes your identity. We break down emotional labor, nervous system depletion, and simple practices that help you care deeply without carrying everything alone.  • quiet burnout as slow depletion rather than a dramatic collapse  • chronic responsibility plus low emotional recovery leading to functional overdrive  • emotional labor as invisible work in families and workplaces  • subtle signals like irritability, guilt while resting, and overwhelm from small tasks  • reflection prompts to spot overfunctioning and borrowed responsibility  • grounding through breath and noticing support in the body  • self-compassion as emotional sustainability rather than indulgence  • a personal story about dialing back effort to regain presence and energy  • daily end-of-day questions to build awareness and shift patterns  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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    25 min
  4. How Therapeutic Ketamine Supports Healing with Grace Lawrie, LPC

    MAR 8

    How Therapeutic Ketamine Supports Healing with Grace Lawrie, LPC

    Welcome to Couch Time! To connect, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's episode, we explore therapeutic ketamine through the lens of Internal Family Systems and somatic integration, asking what becomes possible when science and soul sit down together. Grace Laurie, LPC, shares practical insight on safety, structure, and why honoring protective parts is central to lasting change. • how ketamine reduces rumination and opens neuroplasticity • why IFS and compassionate parts work deepen integration • who benefits most: TRD, PTSD, CPTSD, OCD, burnout • postpartum depression potential and safety considerations • dosing routes, timelines, and what a session looks like • preparation, ritual, and the importance of a steady container • cost transparency and realistic expectations for outcomes • using novelty and small changes to reinforce new pathways • hope, resistance, and inviting protective parts to the table Show Guest:  Meet Grace Lawrie, LPC – Therapist, Healing Partner, and Advocate for Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+ Communities Grace is a deeply intuitive and compassionate therapist who brings a holistic, embodied approach to healing. Rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of transformation, Grace creates a space of safety, curiosity, and collaboration where clients can explore their inner landscapes and reconnect with their inherent wisdom. With training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, somatic practices, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Grace supports clients in aligning their emotional, physical, and psychological selves. Her work is anchored in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming frameworks—making her a trusted guide for neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those navigating complex trauma, identity exploration, and non-traditional relationships. As a clinician for queer and neurodivergent folks, Grace brings lived experience, deep empathy, and authenticity into every session. Whether supporting clients through emotional healing, relationship dynamics, or psychedelic integration, she empowers them to move from surviving to thriving—on their own terms. To contact Grace Lawrie Email: grace@movingpartspsychotherapy.com Psychology Today Profile - Grace Lawrie 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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    50 min
  5. What is Marriage and Why Do We Do It?

    MAR 2

    What is Marriage and Why Do We Do It?

    To become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. We explore marriage as a living container rather than a fixed destiny, tracing how history, attachment, and modern expectations shape what partners ask of each other. We share practical tools to repair, reconnect, and choose each other with open eyes. In this episode we talk about: • redefining marriage as legal, economic, spiritual, social and psychological container • modern expectations concentrated on one partner • attachment patterns shaping conflict and triggers • moving from blame to humility and repair • Gottman insights on bids, ratios and repair • reflective prompts to surface inherited beliefs • divorce context, cultural shifts and success metrics • marriage as a holy container for growth • weekly state of us ritual for repair • updating love maps through curiosity • book recommendations for deeper learning Thank you for listening and subscribing!  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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    32 min
  6. Leading With Heart, featuring Amanda Ebner

    FEB 23

    Leading With Heart, featuring Amanda Ebner

    To become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. We sit with Amanda Ebner, St. Stephen's Episcopal's Head of School, to explore how empathy, follow-through, and honest feedback create safety for students, staff, and families. Stories from Germany, South Korea, and Texas show how culture becomes care and why belonging beats perfection. • defining culture as daily safety for kids, parents, and staff • co-regulation and why safety unlocks learning • Amanda’s journey from military spouse to head of school • earning trust through consistency and follow-through • what diverse cultures teach about autonomy and support • military transition counseling and advocacy for families • measuring success by belonging, not report cards • practical habits for confident kids and calm classrooms • strong boundaries that protect the greater good • the case against screens and clear school policies • leadership playbook: listen, invite feedback, act with courage Show Guest:  Amanda Ebner is an educator, school leader, and counselor whose work is rooted in a deep love for children, families, and the relationships that help them thrive. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Alabama, Amanda has spent her career walking alongside students through the academic, emotional, and social milestones of growing up. Her professional journey has taken her across the globe. She completed her counseling supervision with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) at Kaiserslautern High School in Germany and later served as a school counselor at both Kaiserslautern High School and Seoul American Middle and High School in South Korea. In these roles, she supported military-connected students and families navigating cultural transitions, adolescence, and the complexities of life overseas. Throughout her career, Amanda has served in a wide range of educational roles — including kindergarten teacher, school administrator, Military Transition Coordinator with the Military Child Education Coalition, and now Head of School at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Wimberley, a role she began in July 2019. Under her leadership, the school has experienced significant growth while remaining grounded in its commitment to relationship-centered education and whole-child development. As a military spouse and mother of three daughters, Amanda brings both profes 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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    50 min
  7. AI For Parents with Sarah Dooley

    FEB 16

    AI For Parents with Sarah Dooley

    To become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. We explore how to set down part of the mental load by using AI as a quiet co-pilot, not a replacement for connection. With Sarah Dooley of AI Empowered Mom, we share practical workflows, safety guardrails, and small wins that protect time, energy, and joy. • naming the mental load and why it burns us out • AI as a tool to protect connection, not replace it • Sarah’s path from enterprise AI to family-focused tools • practical meal planning and grocery workflows • temperature-based coat reminders and kid agency • avoiding AI slop with human judgment and voice • choosing tools by values, privacy, and safety • teaching kids AI literacy and clear boundaries • myths about “keeping AI out” of the home • where a maxed-out parent should start • using AI to interview you and solve tech snags • resources to follow Sarah and learn more Show Guest: Sarah Dooley is the founder of AI-Empowered Mom and host of the AI-Empowered Mom podcast, where she helps parents offload the mental load using responsible AI. After a career in tech consulting and AI strategy roles at companies like Ernst & Young, Visa, and Waste Management, she launched her own platform to support families navigating AI in everyday life. Sarah lives in Austin with her husband and three daughters. You can connect with her at AI-Empowered Mom and on her Instagram AI-Empowered Mom 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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    46 min
  8. Ayurveda 101 with Brett Aldrich

    FEB 9

    Ayurveda 101 with Brett Aldrich

    To become a client visit catiaholm.com or text/call 956-249-7930. We explore a warm, accessible path into Ayurveda with counselor and breathwork practitioner Brett Aldrich, moving from big ideas to daily choices that soothe the nervous system. Practical tools, a simple breath exercise, and a gentle rethink of routine help us feel more like ourselves. • what Ayurveda is and why it matters • the five elements and choosing opposites for balance • doshas explained and how to notice your mix • differences from western symptom focus • the 50 percent training rule to prevent burnout • daily rhythms mapped to the dosha clock • a simple box breathing practice for calm • self-awareness, acceptance, and loving action • first steps to reconnect with body and wisdom • where to learn more from Brett and free consults Show Guest: Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner, and founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, whose work blends decades of service with deep holistic training. Her career has taken her from supporting survivors of trauma and children with developmental needs to guiding others in Ayurveda, breathwork, and yoga. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, Brett helps people create lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual balance and transformation through simple, sustainable practices. You can connect with Brett at her website. Seed the Spirit. 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 116 123 Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or 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

    48 min
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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
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Couch Time With Cat
  • Show Website
    Couch Time With Cat