Couch Time With Cat

Catia Hernandez Holm
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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

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

    -2 Ч

    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 мин.
  2. How Language Shapes Identity And Emotion with Bia Berlitz

    27 АПР.

    How Language Shapes Identity And Emotion with Bia Berlitz

    Welcome! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's episode, we talk with strategic communication mentor Bia Berlitz about why our feelings can be bigger than our vocabulary and why that gap can make us feel alone. We connect language, identity, and mental wellness so we can communicate with more clarity, self-trust, and compassion. • linguistic relativity and how language shapes emotion • why some feelings feel clearer in certain languages • accessing different layers of self through multilingual life • frustration and shame when you cannot find words • “where communication fails, health pays the price” and the mind-body cost of repression • confidence gains that come with learning and being understood • quick fixes like translation apps versus long-term language growth • journal prompt on where you feel understood and where you search for words Show Guest: Bia Berlitz is a Strategic Communication Mentor who helps people find their voice—and use it with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Fluent in five languages and working in both English and Portuguese, Bia brings more than 30 years of experience teaching and mentoring clients across Brazil and around the world. With a background in Portuguese and English Language Studies, Bia has worked with executives, actors, and professionals from all walks of life. Her passion lies in helping people expand beyond what they thought was possible—whether that’s speaking a new language, stepping into leadership, or expressing themselves more authentically. At her core, Bia believes communication is about connection. Her mission is to bridge worlds and transform voices through language and oratory, creating space for people to be seen, heard, and understood. Off the mic, Bia is a devoted, down-to-earth mom who treasures her family deeply and finds joy in the simple things—especially time by the beach. You can connect with Bia on Instagram at Brigida Berlitz. 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

    43 мин.
  3. Coming Back: Clarity After Addiction with Chad Womack

    19 АПР.

    Coming Back: Clarity After Addiction with Chad Womack

    Welcome! To become a client or connect visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's episode, we sit with the hidden reality of kratom dependence and how something marketed as natural relief can quietly reshape a life. We talk with Chad Womack about Feel Free, high-functioning addiction, rehab, and the slow return to clarity, responsibility, and self-respect.  • Kratom basics and why dose changes the experience  • How “legal” and “easy to buy” can speed up dependence  • Chad’s first experience with Feel Free and why it felt like support  • The quiet ramp from two bottles to eight  • Personality shifts that show up as anger, coldness and isolation  • The financial cost and the sneaky behaviors addiction creates  • A non-moral question that helps clarify any coping habit  • The breaking point that leads to rehab and what firm boundaries can do  • What a day in rehab actually looks like and why it feels brutal  • Coming home after treatment and living with consequences  • Purpose shame and the slow work of self-forgiveness  • What Chad says to someone quietly struggling  -- Show Guest: Chad Womack is a real estate professional, investor, and business owner with more than 25 years of experience building and managing successful ventures. Over the course of his career, he built and sold a company of 25 years while developing a strong portfolio of rental properties, giving him deep insight into long-term investment and sustainable business growth. Behind that success, however, Chad faced a deeply personal challenge—an addiction to kratom, specifically the widely available “Feel Free” tonic. What began as a legal, easily accessible source of relief gradually turned into a dependency that led him to spend 45 days in rehab and nearly cost him his 20-year marriage. Today, Chad shares his story with honesty and humility, offering a window into the reality of high-functioning addiction, the impact it can have on relationships and identity, and the ongoing work of recovery. His journey is one of accountability, resilience, and the slow return to clarity, purpose, and self-respect. Outside of his professional life, Chad finds his greatest joy in spending time with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs.  You can connect with Chad Womack here. You can connect with Dillon Womack here. 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 ч. 5 мин.
  4. Love In Translation, Neurodivergent Relationships with Emily Pearce

    13 АПР.

    Love In Translation, Neurodivergent Relationships with Emily Pearce

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode, we sit with the question of whether relationship conflict is really about love or about emotional language that never got translated. With therapist Emily Pierce, we name how neurodivergence shapes communication and we share tools for building compassion, safety, and clarity in neurodiverse couples.  • neurodivergence as a broad umbrella including ADHD, autism, OCD, PTSD, learning differences, and acquired differences  • executive functioning, sensory processing, and emotion regulation differences that change how partners respond  • why “everyone is a little ADHD” language feels invalidating  • late diagnosis in adults, masking, and why tools can stop working during life transitions like perimenopause or parenting  • stigma, fear, and shame that can block support and assessment  • how to find more reliable education, including Neurodivergent Insights by Dr Anna Neff  • what makes a couple “neurodiverse” and why every pairing needs a custom approach  • common miscommunication loops like forgotten tasks, rejection sensitivity, and tone differences  • masking versus adapting, and how to build safety for both partners  • “support swapping” so both partners do meaningful work  • acceptance and grief after a late diagnosis, plus over-communication as a path to repair  • hope for stronger foundations once couples learn a shared language  Show Guest:  Emily Pearce is a passionate LMFT-A specializing in neurodivergent couples, with a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by these relationships. Over the past three years, Emily has achieved remarkable success in helping neurodivergent couples and individuals navigate common relationship issues through the unique lens of neurodiversity. Drawing from a lifetime of being surrounded by a neurodiverse circle and understanding her own neurodivergent brain, Emily integrates personal experiences with professional expertise to offer empathetic and effective counseling. Emily is dedicated to filling the growing need for specialized training, advocacy, and education in neurodiverse counseling. You can connect with her at her website 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

    48 мин.

  5. 5 АПР.

    Hope for Healing with Neuroplasticity

    Welcome!! To connect or become a client visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930.  In today's episode, we break down the science and hope of neuroplasticity and why your most repeated thoughts can feel like fixed roads even when they are just well-worn trails. We share simple tools to build healthier neural pathways through repetition, nervous system safety, and supportive connection.  • thoughts as mental trails that can change over time  • what neuroplasticity means in plain language  • “neurons that fire together wire together” and why practice matters  • why the brain defaults to efficiency and predictability  • survival patterns that help us cope but block thriving  • using awareness to step out of autopilot and into agency  • externalizing fear loops so a pattern does not become identity  • tiny consistent shifts that build lasting change  • regulating the nervous system with breathing, walking, mindfulness, and grounding  • why healing rarely happens in isolation and how safe relationships rewire us  • the “catch and redirect” exercise for kinder self-talk  • journal prompts to spot patterns, find origins, and choose a new path  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

    31 мин.
  6. Being a Brave Kid with Alexandra and Luciana Holm

    30 МАР.

    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 мин.

  7. 23 МАР.

    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 мин.

  8. 16 МАР.

    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 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

    25 мин.
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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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  • Автор
    Catia Hernandez Holm
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    45
  • Ограничения
    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © 2026 Couch Time With Cat
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