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

    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

    42 min

  2. 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

    26 min
  3. Couples Therapy, Demystified

    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

    28 min
  4. Great Restaurants Build Excellence with Chef Steve Warner

    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

    1 hr
  5. Organizing and Emotions with Erin Mursch

    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

    46 min
  6. Healing Takes Time with Lauren Mitchell

    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

    29 min
  7. Inside A Free Youth Crisis Respite Program In Texas with Lauren Mitchell

    May 13

    Inside A Free Youth Crisis Respite Program In Texas with Lauren Mitchell

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode, Inside A Free Youth Crisis Respite Program In Texas with Lauren Mitchell, we sit with the reality of the youth mental health crisis and what it feels like when a family runs out of ideas and energy. Lauren Mitchell breaks down how a Youth Crisis Respite Center offers a free, trauma-informed pause that helps kids recenter and helps families reconnect with hope.  • what a youth crisis respite center is and why it exists  • how Hill Country MHDD supports 19 Texas counties with community mental health resources  • why a home-like setting can feel safer than institutional care  • how the 7-day, 24/7 model works for ages 12 to 17  • what “low risk of harm” means and when higher care is needed  • why kids cannot be mandated to attend and how autonomy builds buy-in  • the “Coke bottle” approach to slowing down crisis conversations  • what teens wish adults understood about social media and emotional overload  • how backing off as a parent can build resilience and self-efficacy  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

    35 min
  8. You Were Never Meant To Carry It Alone with Pastor Gaylon Clark

    May 4

    You Were Never Meant To Carry It Alone with Pastor Gaylon Clark

    Welcome! To become a client or connect visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In this episode, we explore why healing happens faster when we stop carrying everything alone and let safe people and safe faith practices hold some of the weight. Pastor Gaylon Clark joins me to connect neuroscience, worship, mental health, and real-world support into a picture of community that feels loving and practical.  • nervous system safety through presence and attunement  • why isolation increases stress and anxiety  • worship as humility that opens us to God and others  • the pull of rugged individualism and how it distorts perspective  • why success can tempt us to drift from what centers us  • letting go of shame-based messages and trusting God’s love  • how a church can show up in crisis with tangible help  • leadership loneliness and the need for mutually supportive relationships  • making space for therapy and faith to coexist  • finding belonging beyond the crowd through small groups  • simple practices for connection like kindness and curiosity c  Show Guest: Pastor Gaylon Clark is the Lead Pastor of Greater Mt. Zion Church in Austin, Texas, where he has faithfully served for over 25 years. With a heart for both spiritual growth and community impact, he has led the church in expanding its outreach locally and globally—launching initiatives that address poverty, education, economic empowerment, and mental health. A passionate advocate for community transformation, Pastor Clark plays a key leadership role in citywide efforts such as Dream Together 2030, where he helps guide mental health initiatives aimed at building a more compassionate Austin. Under his leadership, Greater Mt. Zion has become a hub of support and connection, offering resources like food and clothing pantries, financial assistance programs, and educational partnerships. Pastor Clark holds degrees from Dallas Baptist University and Dallas Theological Seminary, and is deeply committed to fostering meaningful relationships, spiritual belonging, and holistic well-being. He lives in Austin with his wife, Kathy, and is the proud father of their son, Michael. You can connect with Pastor Clark at Greater Mt. Zion, on Instagram, or on Facebook. 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

    57 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
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Couch Time With Cat
  • Show Website
    Couch Time With Cat