Carly's Couch On the Couch with Carly

Oh baby WTF insights - How SUPPORT is everything

--:--
Support is the golden thread that runs through much of what we discuss in Oh Baby, WTF! If you missed our in-person workshop on the 10th you will soon be able to download the course online through my website, along with the couples coaching course Ready, Steady, Baby!

Support is something we need to think about and include in our birth plan but most importantly in our postpartum plan.

In this episode I talk about why support matters so much and what you can do to get the help and support you need.
19 Dec 2022 English Explicit South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

Other recent episodes

Boundaries as self-care: Why saying no protects everyone

One of the most common struggles in my therapy practice: women who've been conditioned to believe they're responsible for managing everyone's emotions. Using real examples from relationships with new parents, I examine how societal conditioning creates automatic "yes" responses that ultimately harm both ourselves and our relationships. I share practical…
28 May 21 min

The weight of history: How Holocaust trauma shapes Jewish responses to Israel

Disclaimer: This episode contains personal opinions and perspectives on complex geopolitical issues. The views expressed by the host and guest do not represent an official position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and are shared as part of an exploration of psychological and emotional dimensions of identity, trauma, and human connection. This…
14 May 58 min

Mom tribe as hype women: Celebrating the unseen work of motherhood

In this heartfelt solo episode, I explore what we've lost in modern motherhood - the village, the tribe, the collective female support that once surrounded new mothers. Patriarchal systems have stripped value from traditionally feminine roles, leaving mothers isolated in their achievements and struggles. From my therapy practice, I witness…
14 May 38 min

The art of fatherhood: Justice Mukheli on redefining masculinity

In this powerful episode, I sit down with artist, filmmaker and photographer Justice Mukheli, who I've followed for over 12 years. Known for his groundbreaking project "I See A Different You" which beautifully reshapes African narratives, Justice shares his transformative journey into fatherhood with his seven-month-old daughter. We explore how…
14 May 49 min
All episodes