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Insights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at Midlife

by Colette Fehr, Laura Bowman

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Ep. 122: You Can See Everything: Two Therapists Unpack the Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

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We went on an Insights from the Couch field trip to see the buzzy new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, and we have SO many thoughts. As two therapists and best friends, we couldn't stop talking about it. Is the…
Ep. 121: How to be Hot at Midlife

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Can you really be hot at midlife? Hell yes! But what does that actually mean when you're in your 50s, your body is changing, and the reflection in the mirror doesn't always match the version of yourself you see in your head? This week…
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What happens when you’ve spent decades building a career, raising a family, achieving, producing, and checking all the boxes… and suddenly you’re staring down retirement? We spend years preparing financially for retirement, but most of us…
Ep. 119: Bad Days, Birthdays, and Breakthroughs

September 30, 2026 · 33 min

Some days just feel heavy. You’re discouraged, comparing yourself to everyone around you, questioning your progress, and suddenly your brain has decided everything is terrible. We’ve both been there—and in this birthday episode, we’re…
Ep. 118: The 6 Core Childhood Wounds and How They're Keeping You Stuck with Dr. Galit Atlas

September 23, 2026 · 52 min

Have you ever wondered why you keep choosing emotionally unavailable people, getting stuck in the same relationship patterns, or craving closeness while simultaneously being terrified of it? So much of what drives us in our adult…

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Ep. 117: Looking at Your Relationship with Alcohol

September 16, 2026 · 34 min

Alcohol is so normalized in our culture that it can be surprisingly hard to tell when a casual habit has quietly become a coping mechanism. In this episode, we’re having an honest, judgment-free conversation about women, alcohol, and…
Ep. 116: Do I Need Meds? An Honest Conversation About Psychiatry, Diagnosis & Mental Health with Dr. Brady Bradshaw

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Ep. 115: Lindsay Clancy: Postpartum depression, media, and mental health

September 2, 2026 · 47 min

In this episode, we’re tackling a heavy, complicated, and deeply divisive conversation: the Lindsey Clancy case and what it brings up about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, and the ways our systems may…
Ep. 114: You Can't Think Your Way Out of Your Feelings with Chelsea Horton

August 26, 2026 · 42 min

Are you actually feeling your feelings—or are you really good at thinking about them? In this episode, we’re joined by somatic coach, educator, and Healing Embodied founder Chelsea Horton to explore why insight alone doesn’t always create…
Ep. 113: AI: Friend, Helper, or Problem?

August 19, 2026 · 32 min

What happens when AI becomes more than a tool—and starts becoming a thinking partner, emotional regulator, therapist, or even a relationship? In this episode, we’re getting very honest about our own relationships with ChatGPT, Claude, and…
Ep. 112: 10 Signs You're Avoidant and Don't Know It

August 12, 2026 · 45 min

Avoidance doesn’t always look like silence, shutting down, or refusing to communicate. In fact, you can be highly verbal, expressive, and even confrontational—and still be avoiding the conversations that actually matter. In this episode…
Ep. 111: Hot Takes on HRT with Esther Blum

August 5, 2026 · 41 min

If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling dismissed, confused, or wondering if you're asking the wrong questions, you're not alone. We sat down with menopause expert Esther Blum for an eye-opening conversation about hormone replacement…

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About the show

Insights from the Couch is your go-to podcast for smart, self-aware women in midlife navigating perimenopause, burnout, marriage shifts, identity changes, and the emotional chaos of “What now?” Hosted by best friends and seasoned therapists Colette Fehr and Laura Bowman, this is where therapy meets real life — bold conversations, hard truths, and powerful tools to help you get unstuck and come alive.Whether you're questioning your relationship, struggling with empty nest, battling people-pleasing or perfectionism, or just feeling flat and disconnected from yourself — this show is for you.Colette and Laura bring decades of clinical experience (and lived midlife wisdom) to every episode. Expect real talk on the things no one prepares you for: midlife reinvention, perimenopause and hormone shifts, marriage and divorce, boundaries, friendships, confidence, identity loss, and what it actually takes to build a life you want at this stage — not just one you tolerate.This is where smart women get unstuck and come alive.🎧 New episodes every week🌟 Join the Midlife Masterclass: insightsfromthecouch.org/group-coaching-program🩷 Grab your free guide: The Midlife Roadmap — 7 Skills to Get Unstuck and Come Alive👉 Follow us on Instagram: @insightsfromthecouch