46 episodes

The Couch Next Door is a podcast where a happy hour meets a therapy session. Each episode is hosted by Candice Fraser, a licensed professional counselor, and she will invite friends to come discuss an area of mental health that is impacting their world. Just like a happy hour, there will be a lot of laughter and talk about normal, everyday life things, but deeper questions on mental health topics will be discussed in a way that feels relatable. Let this be a place where we can learn to care for ourselves and those around us well. Come hang out!

The Couch Next Door Candice Fraser

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

The Couch Next Door is a podcast where a happy hour meets a therapy session. Each episode is hosted by Candice Fraser, a licensed professional counselor, and she will invite friends to come discuss an area of mental health that is impacting their world. Just like a happy hour, there will be a lot of laughter and talk about normal, everyday life things, but deeper questions on mental health topics will be discussed in a way that feels relatable. Let this be a place where we can learn to care for ourselves and those around us well. Come hang out!

    1. Quick Check-In: Self Care

    1. Quick Check-In: Self Care

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.Let's have a quick check-in on your self care! In this episode I'll be addressing how our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and how to be mindful of ourselves to promote self care. Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcRecommended Resources:The Couch Next Door: Self Compassion (Amy Saenz) Kristin Neff's website and work on Self Compassion

    • 18 min
    2. Quick Check-In: Emotional Intelligence

    2. Quick Check-In: Emotional Intelligence

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.Let's check in on our emotional intelligence! Giving space to the experience of our emotions helps us to name our emotions. When we develop our emotional intelligence we feel empowered to regulate emotions effectively. Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcRecommended Resources:DBTWise MindRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman Ph.DListen to the experts at naming emotions: Enneagram 4s

    • 15 min
    3. Quick Check-In: Values

    3. Quick Check-In: Values

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.Let's check in on what is most important to US! Knowing our values helps to filter decisions through the lense of who we are not who we’re trying to be. This gives life to our authentic selves. Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcRecommended Reading:Daring Greatly by Brené BrownBrené's Values List

    • 12 min
    4. Quick Check-In: Turn Inward

    4. Quick Check-In: Turn Inward

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.Quieting the outside distractions by listening to our own needs and desires will develop trust in ourselves. What freedom would that bring? Let's check in with ourselves and find out! Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcRecommended Reading:Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

    • 10 min
    5. Quick Check-In: Reparenting the Inner-Child

    5. Quick Check-In: Reparenting the Inner-Child

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.There is hope in healing when we speak to our inner child. Giving words of comfort to our younger self can offer up emotional stability that wasn't offered up in the exact way we needed as a young person. We each have the tools within ourselves to find that healing. Let's check in with our inner-child and find out what they need! Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcRecommended Resources:No Bad Pa...

    • 13 min
    6. Quick Check-In: What's Your Rant?

    6. Quick Check-In: What's Your Rant?

    I'd love to hear from you! Send a message to the show about the show.What do our rants tell us? What information can we pay attention to? Let's check-in on our rants! Going first, giving space to your feelings, and sharing your rants can promote community with others because it gives an opportunity for validation and connection. Rants have intention while complaining does not. Follow Me on Instagram @candicefraserlpcListeners' Favorite Rants:Season 1, Epis...

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

NStudt ,

Love this podcast!

I’m always excited when I see the latest episode of The Couch Next Door Podcast in my feed. Candice has done a great job connecting with her guests and sharing their stories. Her warmth really comes through in each episode. I love the rants too!

Chassie anders ,

Such an encouragement!

Candice really is so relatable, down to earth, and full of wisdom. She holds such safe, authentic space for her guests. She asks great questions, and I enjoy the rant portion of the show. You won’t regret clicking on one of her episodes, I have confidence that they will bring value to your day!

It’s Amy ,

Such great conversations!

Love this podcast! I might be a little biased since some of my favorite people are on the episodes, but I bet listeners will find some new favorite people too!!!

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