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Crissle’s Couch

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Mental Health
Therapy
Friendship
Mental Health Counseling
Family Dynamics
Relationships
Boundaries
New York City
Social Media
Dating
Podcasting
Personal Growth
Parenting
Writing
Social Anxiety
Black Women
Colorism
Storytelling
Capitalism
Grief

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... more

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Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade get into some complicated relationship and family dilemmas. One listener is questioning whether to go through with her wedding after discovering her fiancé has been lying about his fi... more

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade unpack whether a relationship with a parent is worth fixing, navigating a friendship that changes after moving to a new city, and addressing unhealthy parenting patterns that can pass... more

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade unpack a range of relationship dilemmas, from navigating loneliness and struggling to build community to questioning whether a close friend is making the right decision in her relatio... more

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade tackle a range of relationship dilemmas. From struggling to move on from someone you never dated to falling out with your best friend, they explore the challenges of navigating relati... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rheeda Walker
Licensed clinical psychologist, professor, researcher and author
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health (author)
Episode: Session 44 ft. Dr Rheeda Walker
Dr. Raquel Martin
Licensed clinical psychologist, professor, researcher, author
Independent; appeared as guest on the show previously
Episode: Session 43 ft. Dr. Raquel Martin
Dr. Taylor Cummings
Educational psychologist focused on belonging, motivation, and systems that shape Black people's experiences
The Self-Love Doc / The Lab think tank
Episode: Session 42 ft. Dr. Taylor Cummings
Dr. Donna Oriowo
Certified sex and relationship therapist, educator, author
Self-employed / practitioner
Episode: Session 41: Lets Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Donna Oriowo
Roxane Gay
Author of Bad Feminist and Hunger; cultural commentator
Author
Episode: Back on the Couch: Roxane Gay
India Shawn
Talented musician and vocalist, subject of the interview
India Shawn (artist)
Episode: Session 36 ft. India Shawn
Jade of all Jays
Guest on Crissle's Couch
Episode: Session 32 ft. Jade
Michaela Angela Davis
Listener letter writer; 29-year-old Black woman from New York City
Episode: Session 30 ft. Jade
Nara Smith
Listener letter writer; stay-at-home mother facing domestic abuse and financial control
Episode: Session 30 ft. Jade

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Crissle
Host of Crissle's Couch; widely involved in shaping the show's advice-forward format.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 841 ratings
  • Really great to hear Crissle like this!

    Crissle is so good. She has always been entertaining but she’s entertaining here while allowing others to be vulnerable. Really love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuban Podcaster
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it !!

    I’m so proud happy for Crissle for starting this show I love love love it anything she does I’m going check out gr8 show love the advice and the care she takes with callers and writers shout out to u Crissle ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bothered 2020
    United States4 months ago
  • All My Faves in One Space!!!

    The interview with the hosts of Sistas Who Kill had me absolutely gagged! All my faves in one episode reminded me of the Scandal/How to Get Away with Murder crossover! Chile, you definitely broke the multiverse with this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. ‘Quetta
    United States6 months ago
  • Huh??

    I was listening to part of the segment where she was talking to Scottie (whom I ADORE) about a problematic person that someone wrote in about joining their office. Crissle said she must be biracial biracial because she acts “woe is me”. TBH, this ain’t the first time I’ve heard Crissle say something about biracial or mixed people. (Personally I’m W/Scottie, I think she YT) but I’ll say this; in my office we have the same sitch but it’s a sister (black woman) who is ALWAYS problematic, cries wol... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PURE_HEAVN
    United States7 months ago
  • Love

    Especially the episodes with Jade/ listener letters. Questions are relatable and the discussions are helpful!

    But also fix the sound lol I’m here thinking I’m going deaf lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tash_bgosh
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise honest, empathetic advice and practical coaching.
Audience enjoys Jade and Crissle's dynamic and value-driven conversations.
Fans note the show blends personal stories with useful insights, though some critique the audio/music balance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Session 49 ft. Jade
Q: Is it unfair to expect a close friend to show up without needing a playbook? Or is this just what happens when a friendship quietly changes?
They say the listener's expectations sound reasonable and recommend asking the friend directly about the distance, then judging the relationship by her response and actions.
Session 49 ft. Jade
Q: How do you know when to keep trying with a parent who loves your children but has never really supported you? Is acceptance the answer or is there still hope for a healthier relationship?
The hosts advise accepting that the parent may not change, speaking plainly about the harm, setting boundaries, and emotionally detaching from expectations of an ideal relationship.
Session 48 ft. Jade
Q: How can I genuinely support her without inserting fear that she's settling for him? How can I check in with her about how she's feeling about getting married and specifically getting married to him without judgment?
Crissle and Jade recommend an honest, caring conversation about the changes the friend has noticed and the reports she has heard, while accepting that Akira may respond defensively or decide to marry him.
Session 48 ft. Jade
Q: What advice do you have for a couple reaching the end of their time in therapy together? What are some good strategies you would suggest to keep the good work going?
Crissle suggests asking the therapist about tapering sessions over several weeks or months, with occasional check-ins, and continuing to communicate, respect one another, and apply what they learned.
Session 44 ft. Dr Rheeda Walker
Q: Can you talk to me a little bit more about the book The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health and why that title in particular?
The book targets Black audiences with practical language and tools to understand and nurture mental wellness, emphasizing Black joy and resilience while honestly addressing the realities of racism and trauma. It also calls out biases in therapy and advocates for more Black mental health professionals and culturally competent care.

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What is Crissle’s Couch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on listener letters and live calls about relationships, friendship, family dynamics, and mental health, often weaving practical coaching with candid conversations about race, privilege, and personal growth. Long-form interviews with artists, marketers, and mental-health professionals also surface, offering insights on creativity, branding, and navigating public life. A standout quality is the blend of blunt, empathetic guidance with culturally anchored perspectives, along with guests who bring lived experience from media, therapy, and entrepreneurship. Potential listeners who enjoy direct advice, real-life stories, and thoughtful discussion on tough subjects will likely find this appealing and timely, especially those drawn... more

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1. Dr. Rheeda Walker
2. Dr. Raquel Martin
3. Dr. Taylor Cummings
4. Dr. Donna Oriowo
5. Roxane Gay
6. India Shawn
7. Jade of all Jays
8. Michaela Angela Davis

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