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Off the Couch Psychology

by Jerry L. Cunningham
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Latest episodes

  • When Being Sick Becomes the Goal

    October 20, 2026 · 34 min

    What happens when someone deliberately creates an illness to receive medical attention? And what happens when an innocent child becomes the patient? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores the disturbing…

  • How Cults Take Control of You

    October 16, 2026 · 35 min

    How does an ordinary person become so devoted to a leader that they surrender their money, relationships, freedom, and sometimes even their life? Could someone you love be under the influence of a destructive group without realizing it?…

  • When Grief Won't Let Go

    October 13, 2026 · 28 min

    Everyone says time heals all wounds, but what happens when the world keeps moving and you feel trapped in the moment someone you love died? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores Prolonged Grief…

  • When Caring Starts Wearing You Down

    October 9, 2026 · 25 min

    What happens when you still care about someone, but you are simply exhausted from caring? Compassion fatigue can leave caregivers, healthcare professionals, therapists, first responders, and family members feeling emotionally drained…

  • 49 adjustment disorder

    October 6, 2026 · 26 min

    One week your life feels predictable. The next, a job loss, divorce, medical diagnosis, financial problem, or another major change leaves you wondering why you suddenly cannot handle things the way you normally do. In this episode of Off…

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  • Your Body Can Calm Your Mind

    October 2, 2026 · 25 min

    What if calming your mind sometimes starts with your body? In this crossover episode of Quest for Success Podcast and Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores practical ways to use your body to change the intensity…

  • When a Child Cannot Trust

    September 29, 2026 · 33 min

    What happens when a child learns early in life that the people they need most cannot always be trusted? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you'll get a clearer understanding of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), a…

  • Therapy or Coaching: Which Do You Need?

    September 25, 2026 · 27 min

    Do you need help healing something from your past—or help figuring out what to do next? Therapy and life coaching can both help people make meaningful changes, but they are not interchangeable. In this crossover episode of Quest for…

  • Pica: When Cravings Aren't Food

    September 22, 2026 · 31 min

    What happens when someone craves ice, paper, dirt, or even pieces of sheetrock—and cannot simply promise to stop? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you will meet Jenny, whose behavior began with eating paper as a child…

  • The Rules Your Family Never Said

    September 18, 2026 · 30 min

    What happens when someone breaks a rule nobody ever said out loud? An elevator ride turns awkward. A family dinner goes quiet. A conversation about money becomes an argument, and neither person knows how it started. In this crossover…

  • When Anxiety Steals Your Voice

    September 15, 2026 · 33 min

    What happens when you know exactly what you want to say, but anxiety will not let the words come out? Selective mutism is often mistaken for shyness, stubbornness, or a child simply refusing to talk, but there is much more happening behind…

  • Can Weight Loss Hurt Your Mental Health?

    September 11, 2026 · 26 min

    Losing weight is supposed to make you feel better—but what happens when the scale goes down and your anxiety, depression, or body-image struggles don't go with it? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you'll discover why…

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About the show

Off the Couch Psychology Podcast is your go-to source for understanding mental health, breaking the stigma around mental illness, and learning how to take control of your mind and your life. Hosted by Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist, author, and podcast host, this show breaks down complex psychological topics into real, practical conversations you can actually use in your everyday life. Each episode explores mental health in a way that is clear, relatable, and grounded in real science. From anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and burnout to cutting-edge psychological research and treatment approaches, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what's really going on in your mind—and what you can do about it. This isn't therapy—but it might be the closest thing you can get in your car, at the gym, or sitting on your couch. If you've ever struggled with stress, overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or just found yourself wondering, "What is going on in my mind?"—this podcast is for you. You'll learn: • How anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders actually work • Evidence-based therapy approaches that professional use and coping strategies you can use • How to manage stress, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm • Information about mental health medications and treatment options • Practical tools to improve your mental health and daily life This podcast is designed to educate, motivate, and empower you to take action—because understanding your mind is the first step to changing your life.