Couch Contra

Chris Morandi, LPCC-S & Matt Arnzen, LCSW-S

5.0 (3)
Social Sciences
Updated Semiweekly

Have you ever wondered what therapists talk about in their downtime? Tune in as therapists from Mainspring Wellness & Counseling have the most random, funny, emotional, inspiring, informational, and ridiculous conversations.

10/11/2024

Technology is Affecting Our Mental Health

Matt and Chris chat about technology and it's affect on our mental health. Plus, they answer this week's #askmatt questions! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
09/27/2024

Relationship Flags! Therapists chat about what's healthy and unhealthy

Matt and Chris chat about friends, family, and partners. They breakdown all things healthy and unhealthy. #mentalhealthmatters Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
09/13/2024

Renew & Debut: A Mental Health Chat

Season 2 renews with the debut of Mainspring Wellness Co-Founder, Matt, joining Chris to chat about mental health and the struggles of being a grown-up. Matt and Chris also answer listener questions! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
Season 2, Episode 1 Trailer

Couch Contra Season 2?

Couch Contra is back with Season 2 hosted by Mainspring Wellness Co-Founders Matt and Chris! We chat about all things life, culture, and the struggles of being a grownup. Subscribe now so you don't miss when an episode drops! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
02/11/2024

Swifties, Super Bowls, & Finding Peace

Emma and Chris discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, the impact of Taylor Swift, and understanding the differences between being content and complacent. Plus, Mainspring co-founder, Matt, joins that Pod to make a passioned plea for his daughter to return his texts in a timely manor! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
01/29/2024

Illness v. Wellness Mindset

Training your focus to be on what you want, rather than what you don't want, can be hard! Emma and Chris are back discussing differences between mental illness and mental health. Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
01/22/2024

Back to Basics

Emma and Chris are back with a conversation about the basics of therapy! We talk Pizza Theory, developing a "safe mode", and learning how to be okay with you. Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
01/08/2024

The "Should" Life

Chris and Emma are back talking about living a life that works best for you, rather than the life you think you "should" live. Emma's friend and fellow therapist, Ellie Stigger, LMFTA, joins the pod to discuss finding work-life balance as a therapist and human going through their own joys and struggles. Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
12/31/2023

Auld Lang Syne

We're back with Episode 3 of Couch Contra. Emma and Chris chat about resolutions, feeling alone, and how goals are like crack! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
12/24/2023

The Christmas Episode

Chris and Emma are back; discussing the holiday season, relationship dynamics, and the importance of being an owl! Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
12/18/2023

Old Friends & New Beginnings

Emma and Chris, therapists at Mainspring Wellness & Counseling, try on podcasting for the first time! They discuss life through the lens of mental health. Later, Chris is joined by his childhood friend, Bob Hartman, who talks about his struggles with alcoholism and using that to make an awesome community space for those going through it as well. Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.
Season 1 Trailer

Couch Contra?

Our small but mighty mental health practice has over 75 years of collective experience. We, however, have exactly zero experience with podcasting. Join us as we chat about all things mental health and watch us try to master the podcast game! As always, #mentalhealth matters. Thanks for listening! If you've ever had a weird life question that you haven't found an answer to an the internet, send us a message at pod@couchcontra.com.

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Couch Contra

12/18/2023

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Emma and Chris great job! Can’t wait for the next episode

Have you ever wondered what therapists talk about in their downtime? Tune in as therapists from Mainspring Wellness & Counseling have the most random, funny, emotional, inspiring, informational, and ridiculous conversations.

Creator

Chris Morandi, LPCC-S & Matt Arnzen, LCSW-S
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

12
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

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