Crissle’s Couch
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Come in and take a seat on Crissle’s Couch.
Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, solo reflections, and candid conversations — equal parts culture, critique, and care. This trailer introduces the show’s mix of honest advice, tough love, and gentle accountability, so you’ll know what it feels like to be heard, challenged, and maybe a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable! This isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next best thing.
Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, solo reflections, and candid conversations — equal parts culture, critique, and care. This trailer introduces the show’s mix of honest advice, tough love, and gentle accountability, so you’ll know what it feels like to be heard, challenged, and maybe a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable! This isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next best thing.
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May 12, 2026 • 44min
Session 26: Calling Crissle ft. Ari Cari
Please welcome marketing professional and content creator Ari Cari to the Couch!
Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line.
Session Notes:
0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch
1:28 — Live Caller: I Bought the Wrong House and It’s Sending Me Into a Spiral
16:51 — Live Caller: My Partner Broke Up With Me Because I Remind Him of His Mom
32:01 — My Boss Called a Staff Meeting Just to Embarrass Me
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Follow Ari Cari: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamaricari/
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena · Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2026 • 47min
Session 25: Calling Crissle ft. Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford
Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls, returns to answer live calls and letters. They tackle relationship doubts, how to decide whether to stay or leave, and tracking patterns with journaling. They also unpack betrayal by a clinician-friend and practical career pivots without adding more debt.
Apr 28, 2026 • 54min
Session 24 ft. Sistas Who Kill
Please welcome true crime storytellers Taz and MaRah, the voices behind Sistas Who Kill, to the couch!
Session Notes:
0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch
1:14 — The Origin Story Behind Sistas Who Kill6:54 — Their Process for Choosing Cases13:46 — Patterns They’ve Noticed in Cases Involving Black Women19:35 — Navigating True Crime Without Stigmatizing Black Women28:32 — How Connecting With Families Reshaped Their Approach35:54 — Favorite Cases They’ve Covered So Far
Follow Sistas Who Kill:
https://www.instagram.com/sistaswhokillpod/
https://www.instagram.com/marah.themagnificent/
https://www.instagram.com/_andimtaz/
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena · Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 21min
Session 23 ft. Roxane Gay
Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch!
Session Notes:
0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch
1:50 — The Journey of Dog Parenthood10:28 — The Reality of Being a Public Figure: Expectations, Accountability & Perfectionism20:50 — Roxane Gay’s Journey as a Writer30:58 — Honesty & Boundaries in Personal Storytelling36:20 — The Importance of Saying No & Protecting Your Energy39:32 — Responsibility in Writing: The Weight of Personal Stories49:30 — Therapy & Personal Growth58:09 — Social Media, Loneliness & Moving Away from Twitter1:09:21 — Upcoming Projects & New Books
Follow Roxane Gay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanegay/
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Resources:
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Hunger by Roxane Gay
Pet Care Tips
Mental Health Resources
How to Be Heard (Upcoming Book)
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena · Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2026 • 52min
Session 22: Calling Crissle
This week we're trying something new on the Couch and answering your questions LIVE!
If you'd like to chat directly with Crissle in a future episode, message us at advice@crisslescouch.com and include "chat live" in your email.
Stay Connected:
Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/
Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Crew:
Executive Producers
Crissle https://www.instagram.com/crissle/?hl=en
Alexandra Rago https://www.instagram.com/alexrago/?hl=en
Chris Morrow https://www.instagram.com/mrchrismorrow/?hl=en
Audio & Video Editor
Shatek for Beats on Film https://www.instagram.com/shatektheproducer/?hl=en
Production Coordinators
Faith Lena https://www.instagram.com/faithlena/?hl=en
Bria Mosley https://www.instagram.com/aslivedbybria/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2026 • 59min
Session 21 ft. Amari Marshall
Please welcome dancer, choreographer, and creative powerhouse Amari Marshall, also known as Amari Monster, to the couch!
Follow Amari Marshall:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarimonster/?hl=en
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Session Notes:
0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch1:50 — When Amari Knew Dance Was Her Calling9:55 — Navigating Industry Standards as a Plus-Size Dancer27:25 — Working With the Biggest Artists in the World
42:52 — The Legacy Amari Wants to Leave Behind
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 19min
Back on the Couch: Mel Mitchell
Let's take it back to Session 12...
Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch!
Follow Mel Mitchell:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelmitch/
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 11min
Session 20 ft. Scottie Beam
Please welcome writer, media personality, and long time voice in the podcasting world Scottie Beam to the couch!
Follow Scottie Beam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottiebeam/
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Session Notes:
0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch
1:32 — I Was Lonely So I Downloaded Hinge
19:00 — Dealing With A Coworker I Cant Stand
31:25 — Single After 20 Years and Don’t Know How to Be Alone
46:38 — Outgrowing a Family Member Whose Values Don’t Align
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 10min
Session 19 ft. Jade
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch!
Follow Jade:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Session Notes:
0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch
0:34 — Struggling with Feeling Unworthy
13:30 — My Stepdad Is Extremely Paranoid28:13 — Supporting My Twins as They Explore Their Identity39:28 — Raising Kids You Didn’t Sign Up For52:13 — Dealing with Verbal Abuse and Family Who Won’t Respect No Contact
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 30min
Session 18 ft. Tracy Clayton
Please welcome writer, media personality, and Another Round co-host Tracy Clayton to the Couch!
Follow Tracy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokeymcpoverty/?hl=en
Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com
Session Notes:
0:00 — Intro: Welcome Back to the Couch
1:23 — Romanticizing City Life / Moving Back to Your Hometown
16:28 — How Twitter Helped Launch My Career
26:58 — Black Women and the Pressure to Hold Themselves to a Superhuman Standard
45:30 — Was I Shy Growing Up or Did I Just Have Anxiety?
59:51 — How Podcasting Has Changed Over the Years
Crew:Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
