Insights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at Midlife
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.
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Episodes
80 episodes
Ep.79: Ready for a Reboot? How Functional Medicine Gets to the Root of Midlife Health with Dr. Tracy McCarthy
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Tracy McCarthy, a brilliant functional medicine physician and psychiatrist, to talk about what it really takes to heal—especially in midlife. We explored how functional medicine goes ...
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Season 7
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Episode 79
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50:40
EP 78: The “Superwoman” Trap That Leads to Midlife Burnout with Nora Neiterman
In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Nora Neiterman, creative director, brand strategist, and founder of Unsweetened New York, to talk about what happens when success comes at the cost of yourself. Nora shares how building a powerful...
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Season 7
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Episode 78
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43:38
Ep.77: Why Holiday Burnout Hits Women Hardest and How to Fix It
The holidays are here, and if you’re already feeling that mix of excitement, pressure, and low-key dread, you’re in good company. In this episode, we dig into why holiday burnout hits women so disproportionately hard, how old expectations keep ...
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Season 7
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Episode 77
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31:16
Ep.76: Mr. Unavailable: Breaking Free From Loving Emotionally Unavailable Men with Dr. Marni Feuerman
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, we dive deep into the patterns, red flags, and emotional toll of loving someone who just can’t meet you emotionally. We’re joined by our brilliant friend Dr. Marni Feuerman—psychotherapist, author of
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Season 6
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Episode 76
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52:47
Ep.75: Thanksgiving Episode: How to Deal with Difficult Family Dynamics
In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re settling in together—just like we would the night before a big holiday—to talk about the messy, heartfelt, complicated world of family dynamics. Even though both of us are having quieter Thanksgivings this ye...
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Season 6
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Episode 75
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36:59
Ep.74: The Defining Decade: Parenting Kids in Their 20's With Dr. Meg Jay, PhD
In this episode, we're joined by one of our absolute favorite authors and experts, Dr. Meg Jay, PhD. She's a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of The Defining Decade and The 20-Something Treatment, and she dives dee...
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Season 6
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Episode 74
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47:40
Ep.73: Understanding OCD with Dr. Brady Bradshaw MD and Dr. Robyn Cohen, PhD
In this episode of Insights From the Couch, we’re diving deep into what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) really is—and what it’s not. Forget the casual "I'm so OCD" comment—this conversation is all about the real, often misunderstoo...
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Season 6
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Episode 73
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49:39
Ep.72: The Power of Being Difficult: How to Reclaim Your Boundaries and Your Voice with Tonya Lester
We are beyond excited to welcome the brilliant Tonya Lester to the couch this week! As a psychotherapist, writer, and author of the new book Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself, Tonya joins us for a raw ...
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Season 6
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Episode 72
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46:17
Ep.71: Reclaiming Identity After Divorce with Heather Sweeney
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with the brilliant author and military spouse-turned-memoirist, Heather Sweeney. Her new book Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage takes us inside the complex emot...
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Season 6
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Episode 71
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43:00
Ep.70: The New Rules of Parenting and Grandparenting Toddlers with Devon Kuntzman
Ever feel like your toddler is trying to break you? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Devon Kuntzman—toddler parenting expert and author of the brand new book Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums ...
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Season 6
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Episode 70
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42:23
Ep.69: Mothers Gone Wrong: The Psychology of Unknown Number and the Most Notorious True Crime Cases
In this intense and emotionally charged episode, we dive deep into some of the most chilling and perplexing true crime cases involving mothers who committed unimaginable acts against their own children. From psychological abuse to cold-blooded ...
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48:39
Ep.68: Disappointing Affirmations: The Sarcastic Self-Help You Didn't Know You Needed with Dave Tarnowski
We’re thrilled to bring you this heartfelt and hilarious conversation with Dave Tarnowski—author, creative force behind the Instagram phenomenon Disappointing Affirmations, and the man redefining self-help with a dose of sharp wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 68
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50:28
Ep.67: Healing From Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nae
In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso—therapist, author, and trauma bond expert—to explore the insidious dynamics of trauma bonded relationships. Nadine bravely shares her own experience as the ex-w...
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Season 6
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Episode 67
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39:17
Ep.66: Discovering Your Sexual Self: Sensuality, Pleasure, and Desire at Midlife
Hey there, friends! In this episode, we sit down with our fabulous returning guest, Dr. Juliana Hauser, to talk about her powerful new book, A New Position on Sex. Trust us when we say, this conversation is one you do not want...
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Season 6
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Episode 66
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50:05
Ep.65: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Midlife
In this episode of Insights from the Couch, we're diving into one of the most talked-about but least understood challenges many women face at midlife: imposter syndrome. We're Colette and Laura, two therapists and best friends, and we'...
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Season 6
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Episode 65
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37:02
Ep.64: Everything You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications at Midlife with Amy Wrenn, NP
If you’ve been hearing all the buzz about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound, and you’re wondering if they could be the right fit for you at midlife, this is the episode to press play on. We brought on nurse practition...
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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45:20
Ep.63: Women Waking Up: How to Create a Midlife Transformation With Passion, Purpose, and Play
In this episode, we sit down with the vibrant and inspiring Wendy Valentine, host of The Midlife Makeover Show and author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play. Join us as we talk about how m...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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46:40
Ep.62: Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Need to Know with Dr. Kelly Casperson
We're thrilled to bring you this powerful and myth-busting conversation with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board-certified urologist, author of You Are Not Broken, and host of the top-rated podcast of the same name. If you’ve ever felt confus...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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53:47
Ep.61: 7 Skills You Need to Master Midlife
In this episode, we’re discussing the real, raw, and essential skills that every woman needs to navigate midlife with grace, grit, and a whole lot of self-compassion. We’ve been through the highs, the lows, the chutes and ladders of this season...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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51:07
Ep.60: Undoing the “Not Enough” Story: Hypnosis and the Subconscious Mind with Christina Woods
Hey friends! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible Christina Woods—a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and a deeply persona...
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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44:08
Ep.59: Zero Fucks: 10 Things to Stop Caring About at Midlife
Ready to reclaim your energy, sanity, and self-worth? In this episode, we’re diving into the unapologetic, liberating mindset of giving zero fucks—specifically, the 10 things we’ve learned to stop caring about at midlife. From good girl conditi...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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47:40
Ep.58: Rethinking Menopause Naturally with Maryon Stewart
This episode we’re joined by the incredible Maryon Stewart, a global pioneer in natural hormone rebalancing and women's health advocate. Maryon drops serious wisdom about how women can navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond—without relyi...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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49:07
Ep.57: Stepping Out of Victim: How to Get Out of the Drama Triangle with Friends, Family, and Co-Workers
Hey friends! In today’s episode of Insights from the Couch, we’re exploring one of our favorite (and most handed-out!) psychological models—the Drama Triangle. If you've ever felt stuck in dysfunctional relationship dynamics, unsure wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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46:59
Ep.56: Midlife Weight Loss Hacks: What Actually Works
Midlife weight gain feels like it sneaks up on us—and suddenly what used to work, doesn’t. In this episode, we sit down with our brilliant friend and fitness expert, Dena Pistor, for a no-BS conversation about what it actually takes to manage w...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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47:40
Ep.55: The Midlife Mirror: How Toxic Vanity can Derail Happiness and how to Find Peace and Acceptance With Aging
What happens when the reflection staring back at you no longer matches the youthful image in your mind? In this episode, we peel back the layers of the “midlife mirror” to explore how aging intersects with body image, vanity, and the deep-seate...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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33:09