Episodes — Carlie's Couch

This week, Carlie & Lex encourage you to slow down, take a pause, and practice defenselessness; exploring where it comes from, how it manifests, and what you can do about it.

92: Improving Your Mindfulness Practice

This week, Carlie & Lex discuss the how’s, why’s, and discuss tips to grow and enhance your mindful moments.

MindsetAlexia ClincyJune 22, 2020mindfulness, mindset, meditation Comment

91: Reflection vs Rumination

What happens when we get stuck in our heads and begin to over-analyze? In this week’s episode, Carlie & Lex explore the difference between reflection and rumination and ways to snap out of it whenever you begin to feel yourself getting stuck.

90: Cultivate Your Space

This episode is about how our environment affects us and the importance of cultivating your space for success: from historical practices like feng shui to color choices, lighting to layout, and being intentional about creating a space that you enjoy.

Life, WellnessAlexia ClincyJune 8, 2020home, decor, space, decoration, design, mindset, life, success, productivity Comment

89: I Choose Violence

This episode is about protests, rebellion, uprisings, and riots: the history, the whys, considerations when participating, and ways to get involved.

88: Manage Your Expectations

This week, Carlie & Lex discuss what they are, where they come from, and why it’s important to get clear on our expectations for ourselves and others.

87: Creating a New Future

How are your thoughts and actions predictors of your future? If you have a vision of who you want to be, how can you rewire to start thinking like that person?

Mindset, LifeAlexia ClincyMay 18, 2020future, visualizationComment

86: Visualize It

From life coaches to professional athletes to entrepreneurs we hear about the importance of visualization, but what is it exactly? How can it help in our lives?

85: Finding Your Flow

Are you flowing or are you forcing it?

Mindset, LifeAlexia ClincyMay 4, 2020life, flow, intention, alignment, growth, personal development, mindset, purpose, passionComment

84: Guilt Trippin

How does guilt play a part of your life?

83: How Can I Help?

How can we give back to those in need?

LifeAlexia ClincyApril 20, 2020volunteer, give back, community, volunteering, non-profitComment

82: Fire in Little Africa

Tulsa has something to say, and they’re saying it! Join Carlie & Lex this week to dive into some of the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Fire in Little Africa project, and how Tulsa is building a burgeoning hip hop community.

Mindset, LifeCarlie CarpioApril 13, 2020Tulsa, Oklahoma, history, Black Wall Street, Greenwood, Music, Hip Hop, Community, Mindset Comments

81: When a Friend is Feeling Suicidal

What do you do when someone close to you expresses suicidal thoughts, tendencies, or attempts to go through with it?

Mental HealthCarlie CarpioApril 6, 2020mental health, support, suicide, self-care, friendship Comment

80: LIVE from Home

During these times of uncertainty, people are being affected and responding in a variety of ways. How do you maintain your head when all about you are losing theirs?

79: Never Have I Ever...

How open are you to trying new things in your life? This week on the Couch, we play Never Have I Ever.

Mindset, LifeCarlie CarpioMarch 23, 2020life, explore, adventure, risks, expansion Comment

78: Personality Tests 101

Personality tests are one method HR, leadership coaching, and team building activities love to employ. But do they actually help? This week, we explore some of the top tests we’ve taken and what impact they’ve made.

77: What Are You Willing to Give Up?

Can focus on improving in just one area at a time be a key to forward movement?

Life, MindsetCarlie CarpioMarch 9, 2020lent, let go, habits, self-awareness, time, mindsetComment

76: Gratitude is the Key

This week, Carlie & Lex do a deep dive into gratitude: what it is, how it impacts you instantly, the science behind it, and ways to practice in your everyday life.

MindsetAlexia ClincyMarch 2, 2020gratitude, grateful Comments