The Couch Dr. Juan Santos and Jacy King

This podcast episode is about self-love. The host talk about:


Self-Love.
How to love yourself.
How to build boundaries.
Ways to practice self-love.



Welcome to the Couch Podcast!

A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for educational purposes only.

On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.

The New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.

This podcast episode is about helping couples build a healthy and successful relationship.


Learn reasonable expectations in your relationship.
Your partner doesn’t have to be everything in your relationship (responsibilities).
Trust and commitment in your relationship.
Repairs in a relationship.
Knowing that all problems may not be solved
Red and green flags in relationships.
Creating an ongoing culture of curiosity


Welcome to the Couch Podcast!



A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.

New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.

Creating healthy and successful romantic relationships.



In this episode, we talk about:


Dating culture


Healthy dating practices


Open and honest communication


Values and connection


Green and red relationship flags



Welcome to the Couch Podcast!



A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for
educational purposes only. On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.



New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.

How To Handle Changes in Familial Relationships.



This episode is about family dynamics, sibling relationships, parenting relationships, etc. Learn how to handle changes in these relationships. Welcome to the Couch Podcast! A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.

New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.

What Makes Up A Relationship?



Welcome to the Couch Podcast! A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.

New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.



This podcast is about What Makes Up A Relationship?

The podcast explores components of successful relationships (domains in a healthy relationship such as communication, trust, respect, and common interest…)


Why do we want to be in relationships in the first place?
Types of relationships (Familial, platonic, romantic, social, parasocial, etc)


Working on yourself for better relationships

In episode 5 of the Couch Podcast, mental health counselors Jacy and Dr. Juan Santos share their stories about their ongoing mental health journey as licensed professional counselors.



When you think about being authentic, what comes to mind?


Being genuine.
Feeling personal freedom.
Not worrying about judgment.



On the podcast, the host speak about being "authentic" in their profession as counselors.



2 Ways to become your authentic self:



Identify your interest.

Take time to immerse yourself in everything around you. Find out the foods you like. The colors that make you smile. The movies that make you laugh. The more you learn the better. Over time, you’ll be able to pinpoint your interest. Once you reach this level, you’ll feel a sense of satisfaction because you are able to enjoy the things you like (the things that make you, YOU). Full video here.



Take time to practice self-awareness.

This is a process in which you are able to understand why you do what you do. You are able to recognize the purpose of your actions. Often when a person struggles with being their authentic self, it’s connected to that person living a life that is disconnected from their purpose. As a simple strategy, write down why you do what you do. Then circle how many of those items connect to what gives you purpose. The goal is to feel a strong connection. A sense of true self-awareness.



Welcome to the Couch Podcast! A podcast where real therapists talk about real things. Please remember that we are therapists, but we are not your therapist and this podcast is intended for educational purposes only. On the Couch podcast, we talk about ways to improve your mental health and quality of life.



New Podcast Episode aimed to be a resource helping you improve your mental health.