Couch Time with Cat

Ladies!!!!!!!!!! Raise your hand if you're in perimenopause!! Oh mt gosh - this season has thrown my body for a loop.

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., wondering what happened to the woman you used to be? You're exhausted, overwhelmed, emotional, forgetful, irritable... and secretly wondering if you're losing yourself.

The hardest part? You may look completely fine to everyone else.

So many women spend years questioning themselves when what they're experiencing isn't weakness, burnout, or "just stress."

It's often a hormonal transition happening beneath the surface.

That’s exactly what we unpack in this week’s episode of Couch Time with Cat!

🎙️ Perimenopause Explained with Mary Parker, LPC-S & Functional Mental Health Practitioner from Infinite Potential Clinic.

In this powerful conversation, Mary helps us understand the real biology behind mood swings, sleep struggles, brain fog, anxiety, rage, and the frustrating reality of being told your labs are "normal" when you know something feels off.

Signs this episode might be for you:

• You're feeling emotionally different but can't explain why
• Your sleep, mood, or focus has changed
• You've been told you're "too young" for perimenopause

You'll walk away feeling validated, informed, and empowered with practical tools to better understand your body, your hormones, and your mental health.

You'll also learn:
✔ Why symptoms often begin earlier than expected
✔ How perimenopause impacts marriages and family relationships
✔ Why symptom tracking matters
✔ The connection between hormones, brain health, and emotional wellness
✔ One simple daily habit that can support your mood and nervous system

This episode is for you if you've been wondering, "What is happening to me?"

Save this for later when you need a reminder that you're not alone.

And send it to a woman who needs this conversation today! We are all in this together.

🎧 Listen now:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I'm Catia—therapist, coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker at Bright Light MFT, endurance athlete, mom, and host of Couch Time with Cat on KWVH 94.3 Wimberley Valley Radio. Supporting women through life's most challenging seasons is at the heart of the work I do.

To connect, learn more, or become a client, visit:
🌐 https://www.catiaholm.com/

Friends!!!!!!!!!

Ever find yourself having the same conflict over and over… just with different people?

Or wondering why you keep giving so much, fixing so much, helping so much—only to end up exhausted, resentful, or hurt?

Many of us get caught in relationship patterns that feel familiar, even when they leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people we love. We tell ourselves we're helping, protecting, or surviving—but underneath, our nervous system may be running an old script.

In this week's episode of Couch Time with Cat, "Stuck in Drama? How to Get Out," we explore the hidden roles that keep conflict on repeat and why the Drama Triangle can feel almost impossible to leave—even when it's causing pain.

✨ "The goal isn't to win the conflict. The goal is to stop abandoning yourself inside it."

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the Drama Triangle is really a nervous system survival pattern
• How victim, rescuer, and persecutor roles show up in everyday relationships
• Why helpers and high achievers often get trapped in overgiving and resentment
• Practical shifts that create self-trust, healthier boundaries, and genuine connection

You'll walk away feeling more aware of your patterns, more compassionate toward yourself, and more empowered to choose a different response when old dynamics show up.

Signs this episode might be for you:
✓ You feel responsible for everyone else's emotions
✓ You keep having the same relationship struggles on repeat
✓ You're tired of drama but don't know how to stop participating in it

💛 Save this for later when you find yourself stuck in a difficult relationship dynamic.

💛 Send this to someone who is ready to break free from unhealthy patterns and create more peace in their life.

🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

Or on the KWVH 94.3 Archives!

I'm Catia (Cat!), therapist at Bright Light MFT, coach, author, and host of Couch Time with Cat. My hope is that every episode helps you feel a little more seen, a little more supported, and a little more connected to yourself.

Learn more at: catiaholm.com

Thank you for listening and for supporting the show!

Friends!!!!!! Let's talk about couples therapy. This can be so scary for so many!!!

Have you ever looked at your relationship and thought, “We seem fine… so why does this keep hurting?”

Sometimes the strongest-looking couples are carrying the heaviest emotional distance behind closed doors.

You’re not failing because you have the same argument again. More often than not, those recurring conflicts aren’t about the dishes, the money, or the schedule—they’re about feeling unseen, unsafe, or disconnected. And that’s a deeply human experience.

In this week’s episode of Couch Time with Cat, “Couples Therapy, Demystified,” I pull back the curtain on what really happens in the therapy room and why high-functioning couples can appear solid on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.

In this episode, we explore emotional safety, nervous system regulation, attachment patterns, and a simple three-step repair process that can transform conflict into connection. Because therapy isn’t magic—it’s practice, and small moments of repair create lasting change.

You’ll walk away feeling more hopeful, more informed, and better equipped to understand what’s happening beneath the surface of your relationship. You’ll also have practical tools to begin softening old patterns instead of repeating them.

💛 This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship can grow without waiting until it’s in crisis.

💛 Save this for later when you need a reminder that asking for support is a strength, not a failure.

Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I’m Cat—therapist, coach, author, and host of Couch Time with Cat—and I’m here to help make mental wellness and healthy relationships feel more accessible, compassionate, and real.

Learn more at https://www.catiaholm.com/

You don’t have to keep repeating the same story to write a different ending. If you're interested in what couple's therapy is - listen in!

Friends!!! Raise your hand if you’ve worked in the hospitality industry!!! I sure have, and they were some of the best times of my life. 🥳🥳

There’s such a bond with your co-workers, and if done well, everyone feels like they belong.

The truth is, belonging doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through small moments, shared purpose, consistency, and care.

And whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, building a business, or simply trying to show up well for the people in your life, those same principles matter.

In this week’s episode of I sit down with Executive Chef of .tx (and my dear friend!!!) Steve Warner for a conversation that goes far beyond food.

🎙️ Great Restaurants Build Excellence with Chef Steve Warner

After more than 35 years in the restaurant industry and opening over 60 restaurants, Steve shares what he’s learned about leadership, culture, accountability, and creating environments where people thrive.

In this episode, we explore:

• How shared pressure can create genuine connection
• Why attitude matters more than perfection
• What great leaders notice that others miss
• How to learn from mistakes without shame
• Why consistency matters more than status

You’ll walk away feeling inspired to lead with more intention, create deeper connection, and recognize that excellence is often built through the smallest everyday choices. We laugh SOOOOOO much in this episode.

Signs this episode might be for you:
✓ You’re leading people at work or at home
✓ You’re trying to build a stronger culture or community
✓ You want to create spaces where people feel valued

This episode is for you if you’re ready to rethink what true leadership looks like.

🎧 Listen now on:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I’m Catia—therapist and founder of , coach, TEDx speaker, and delighted host of Couch Time with Cat. I’m here to serve. ❤️ -

Friends!!! Raise your hand if you've worked in the hospitality industry!!! I sure have, and they were some of the best times of my life.

There's such a bond with your co-workers, and if done well, everyone feels like they belong.

The truth is, belonging doesn't happen by accident. It's built through small moments, shared purpose, consistency, and care.

And whether you're leading a team, raising a family, building a business, or simply trying to show up well for the people in your life, those same principles matter.

In this week's episode of Couch Time with Cat, I sit down with Executive Chef of Whiskey Ridge (and my dear friend!!!) Steve Warner for a conversation that goes far beyond food.

🎙️ Great Restaurants Build Excellence with Chef Steve Warner

After more than 35 years in the restaurant industry and opening over 60 restaurants, Steve shares what he's learned about leadership, culture, accountability, and creating environments where people thrive.

In this episode, we explore:

• How shared pressure can create genuine connection
• Why attitude matters more than perfection
• What great leaders notice that others miss
• How to learn from mistakes without shame
• Why consistency matters more than status

You'll walk away feeling inspired to lead with more intention, create deeper connection, and recognize that excellence is often built through the smallest everyday choices. We laugh SOOOOOO much in this episode.

Signs this episode might be for you:
✓ You're leading people at work or at home
✓ You're trying to build a stronger culture or community
✓ You want to create spaces where people feel valued

This episode is for you if you're ready to rethink what true leadership looks like.

🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I'm Catia—therapist and founder of Bright Light MFT, coach, TEDx speaker, and delighted host of Couch Time with Cat. I'm here to serve. Learn more at https://www.catiaholm.com/

Hi friends!! Ever opened a closet and immediately closed it again like it was none of your business? 😅

Or looked at that one chair that’s become a full-time clothing storage system? You’re definitely not alone.

The truth is, clutter isn’t always about being messy. Sometimes it’s about being busy. Overwhelmed. Distracted. Burned out. Or simply having too many decisions waiting for you at once.

And sometimes that junk drawer is holding a lot more than junk.

This week on I’m joined by professional organizer Erin Mursch from , for a refreshingly honest conversation about the connection between our spaces and our emotional well-being.

We talk about everything from ADHD and decision fatigue to sentimental keepsakes, perfectionism, and why organizing isn’t really about having a Pinterest-perfect home.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

*Why clutter can be a clue, not a character flaw
*How to stop letting perfectionism run the show
*A gentle place to start when organizing feels overwhelming
*Why function matters more than impressing anyone
* What it’s actually like to work with a professional organizer

You’ll walk away with practical ideas, a little more compassion for yourself, and maybe even the motivation to tackle that one drawer you’ve been avoiding.

This episode is for you if:
• You’ve ever shoved something into a closet five minutes before guests arrived
• You have a “deal with later” pile (or three)
• You want your home to feel more supportive and less stressful

And send it to that friend who swears they’re going to organize the garage “next weekend.” 😉

🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio

I’m Cat, ! —therapist and coach at and host of Couch Time with Cat. Through these conversations, my goal is to bring a little more compassion, insight, and real-life support to your week. Learn more at: catiaholm.com

Here’s to making space for what matters most. 💛

Hi friends!! Ever opened a closet and immediately closed it again like it was none of your business? 😅

Or looked at that one chair that's become a full-time clothing storage system? You're definitely not alone.

The truth is, clutter isn't always about being messy. Sometimes it's about being busy. Overwhelmed. Distracted. Burned out. Or simply having too many decisions waiting for you at once.

And sometimes that junk drawer is holding a lot more than junk.

This week on Couch Time with Cat, I'm joined by professional organizer Erin Mursch from Organized for Good, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the connection between our spaces and our emotional well-being.

We talk about everything from ADHD and decision fatigue to sentimental keepsakes, perfectionism, and why organizing isn't really about having a Pinterest-perfect home.

In this episode, you'll discover:

*Why clutter can be a clue, not a character flaw
*How to stop letting perfectionism run the show
*A gentle place to start when organizing feels overwhelming
*Why function matters more than impressing anyone
* What it's actually like to work with a professional organizer

You'll walk away with practical ideas, a little more compassion for yourself, and maybe even the motivation to tackle that one drawer you've been avoiding.

This episode is for you if:
• You've ever shoved something into a closet five minutes before guests arrived
• You have a "deal with later" pile (or three)
• You want your home to feel more supportive and less stressful

And send it to that friend who swears they're going to organize the garage "next weekend." 😉

🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I'm Cat, Catia Celeste Hernandez Holm! —therapist, coach, and host of Couch Time with Cat. Through these conversations, my goal is to bring a little more compassion, insight, and real-life support to your week. Learn more at: catiaholm.com

Here's to making space for what matters most. 💛

Friends🩷🩷🩷Some parents are lying awake at 2am wondering if they’re failing their child…

Not because they don’t care enough.
But because they’ve tried everything they know to do.

And when a young person is struggling emotionally, families can reach a point where everyone is exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared of saying the wrong thing next.

That’s the part we don’t talk about enough.

In this week’s episode of Couch Time with Cat, I sit down with , LMFT Associate and Director of the Youth Crisis Respite Center at Hill Country MHDD, for a deeply honest conversation about what support can look like before a crisis becomes an emergency.

✨ Inside a Free Youth Crisis Respite Program in Texas with Lauren Mitchell

We talk about:
• why a home-like environment can help teens feel safer
• what “low risk” crisis support actually means
• how autonomy helps teenagers reconnect with themselves

You’ll walk away feeling less alone, more informed, and more hopeful about what compassionate mental health support can actually look like for families.

Signs this episode might be for you:
• You’re worried about a teen you love
• You feel emotionally exhausted as a parent or caregiver

Save this for later when you need a reminder that support exists.
And send this to someone raising, teaching, or loving a struggling young person.

🎧 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couch-time-with-cat/id1824544734

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5yVJ9ellGgrK7GpCD7zcbL

iHeartRadio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-couch-time-with-cat-284128894/

I’m Catia—therapist at , coach, and host of on KWVH 94.3
I’m here to help make mental wellness feel more compassionate and accessible.🙌🏽

More at: catiaholm.com

You don’t have to carry it alone. There’s help out there.