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Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesBehind the Mic: How Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives Came to LifeThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this special episode, we turn the mic toward the voice behind Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives. Host and founder Becky Morrison Gleed, LMFT, shares the story of how this podcast came to be—rooted in her clinical work, her deep commitment to perinatal mental health, and her desire to elevate thoughtful, compassionate conversations in the reproductive space.Becky reflects on the gaps she saw in how we talk about reproductive journeys—from fertility challenges to pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and the many emotional complexities in betw...
2025-12-0149 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Lie of Perfection: Reaching Maternal WisdomThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Motherhood is often portrayed as pure joy and unconditional love—but what about the moments of doubt, frustration, or even resentment that many parents quietly experience? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Margo Lowy, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and author of The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love, explores the complex and often unspoken reality of maternal ambivalence—the coexistence of love and conflict in the mother-child relationship.Dr. Lowy sheds light on why ambivalence is not a sign of failure but a natu...
2025-10-2049 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesInclusive Beginnings: Mental Health Advocacy with Dr. FisherThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, an Associate Professor and perinatal clinical psychologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher, who also serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Environment and Success at The Graduate School, dives deep into his groundbreaking research on the mental health of parents during the perinatal period—particularly the often overlooked mental health challenges faced by non-birthing parents. We discuss how these mental health factors can significantly impact infant and child health outcomes, and the importance of a...
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Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesFrom Partners to Parents: A Gottman PerspectiveThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Becoming parents is one of life’s most joyful—and most challenging—transitions. Research shows that two-thirds of couples experience a significant dip in relationship satisfaction after the birth of a child. The Bringing Baby Home program, developed by world-renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman, offers practical, research-based tools to help couples stay connected, reduce stress, and build a strong foundation for their growing family.In this episode, we’re joined by Beth Goss, a Certified Gottman Educator and Bringing Baby Home specialist, to explo...
2025-09-081h 01Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesWhen Motherhood Doesn't Come: The Other Side of the Story Part IIThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In Part Two of our conversation with Debbie, we delve deeper into the emotional aftermath of involuntary childlessness and what it means to reclaim identity and purpose beyond motherhood. Debbie shares how her healing journey evolved over time—from silent grief and societal pressure to finding empowerment through community, advocacy, and storytelling.We explore the nuanced realities of life after fertility loss: the quiet milestones, the unexpected triggers, and the process of redefining fulfillment in a world where parenthood is often seen as the default. De...
2025-08-1136 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesWhen Motherhood Doesn't Come: The Other Side of the Story Part IThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. After coming to terms with the end of her journey to motherhood, Debbie has spent years processing the emotional impact of being labeled “childless” in a society that often idealizes parenthood. Her recent work focuses on sharing her personal experience and raising awareness about the prevalence and influence of pronatalism in modern culture.Debbie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility following three years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive. Later, with a different partner, she endured the loss of four pregnancies due to early miscarriage, again without a cl...
2025-08-041h 03Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Pelvic Floor Files: Restoring Balance with a Urogynecologist Dr. Maria CanterThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Maria Canter is double board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology—making her one of the first surgeons in the country to hold both certifications. Known for her thoughtful and individualized approach, Dr. Canter takes the time to understand each patient's unique needs and creates personalized treatment plans with the goal of improving their quality of life. She specializes in minimally-invasive techniques that allow for quicker recovery and lasting relief.Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Dr...
2025-07-211h 01Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesLeading with Lived Experience: Perinatal Mental Health, Peer Support, and Hope with Wendy Davis, CEO of Postpartum Support InternationalThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Wendy Davis, PhD, PMH-C, is the President and CEO of Postpartum Support International (PSI), an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of people during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Under her leadership, PSI connects families with resources, offers professional training, and promotes mental health support for a strong and healthy start to parenthood.Dr. Davis brings vision and guidance to PSI’s team, chapters, and experts, helping to expand access to education, support, and care for individuals and families during this important ti...
2025-07-071h 15Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesReproductive Acupuncture: Calming the Nervous System to Support FertilityThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Nicole Lange LicAc MAOM founded Life Healing Life in Minneapolis, MN with a revolutionary approach to healthcare that transcends the traditional "doctor fixes patient" model. As an acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and third generation entrepreneur, Nicole embraces a unique perspective that integrates Eastern practices with Western medicine and scientific innovation. Nicole has worked exclusively in the areas of Women’s health and trauma since 2006, her outcomes surpass studies and expectations, and it is her deep passion and a privilege to have worked with thousands of...
2025-06-2343 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesNavigating Reproductive Mental Wellness: Oophorectomy, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dana is a dedicated literacy educator, passionate social justice advocate, and resilient survivor of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Her personal and professional journey reflects a profound commitment to both individual healing and community empowerment. Despite long-held aspirations of becoming a mother, Dana made the courageous and medically necessary decision to undergo surgical menopause—including a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy—at the age of 33 as a treatment for PMDD.Her path has been shaped by years of grappling with complex mental health challenges, as well as an e...
2025-06-091h 10Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesMaternal Suicide: A Mother's Reflection on Perinatal DepressionThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Susan Aguayo was born in Peru and immigrated to New York at the age of five. As the eldest of three siblings, she quickly adapted to her new environment, learning English to connect with others. Following the birth of her younger sister and her parents' separation, Susan took on a leadership role within her family—becoming a protector, translator, and source of support.Determined to succeed, she pursued Early Childhood Education at Kingsborough Community College at 17 and later studied Business Communication at the American Business In...
2025-05-2648 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesChasing the Rainbows: Creating Community in the Aftermath of GriefThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. This episode features Bernice Quesenberry, CEO and Founder of Chasing the Rainbows. This is a heartfelt and empowering episode that dives deep into trauma, healing, and hope, covering reproductive conditions, pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and infant loss. Bernice is a certified trauma-informed care specialist and national nonprofit leader who brings compassion, insight, and authenticity to conversations that matter.Her story features resilience, expert discussions on mental health and trauma-informed care, and practical guidance for individuals and families navigating grief, crisis, and recovery. With h...
2025-05-121h 01Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesUnexpected Single Motherhood: Melting Imposter Syndrome Through PurposeThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Nicole shares her wisdom melting shame and imposter syndrome amidst multiple life transitions; divorce, starting a company, and an unexpected transition to single motherhood. Nicole Manstrangelo traded in her successful corporate career in luxury sales and marketing to join her parents in ownership of our 30-year-old family business.She implemented “big business” growth strategies that generated immediate and transformative results, and over the course of 7 years, drew the attention of other business owners within the industry and beyond- many of whom were struggling with...
2025-04-2848 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Motherhood Survival Manual: A Perinatal Physician's Approach to Preventing PMADsThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS, is a perinatal mental health physician. Motivated by her own struggle with postpartum anxiety, she combines her knowledge of perinatal psychology and family medicine to help pregnant women and mothers thrive. Dr. Jill is the author of Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. Available on Amazon. She is also the creator of the Motherhood Survival Manual Masterclass. This online course is a prenatal class teaching effective strategies and practical tools to reduce their risk of po...
2025-04-1445 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Mindset Tapestry: Treating PMADs with a Healthy MindsetThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Deanna Blasi DeAndino is the founder and CEO of The Mindset Tapestry, an educational children’s brand designed to help children develop healthy mindsets and empower caregivers to raise emotionally resilient and authentically supported children. As an educator, mother, and passionate advocate for mental health, Deanna created The Mindset Tapestry to help children build emotional resilience and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.Deanna holds a Master’s Degree in Early Elementary Education, focusing on teaching students with special needs. She has nearly a deca...
2025-03-3128 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Basics of Infertility: How Fertility & Reproductive Counseling Offers HopeThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Amy Balete walks the audience through the basics of infertility and outlines how fertility and reproductive counseling can offer hope through a safe counseling space. She covers a wide gamut of topics such as primary and secondary infertility, PCOS, hysterectomies, pregnancy loss, and various infertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and life coach specializing in women's emotional resilience. With over 15 years of experience, she expertly guides women through infertility, pregnancy loss, and overwhelming life t...
2025-03-1742 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesThe Motherhood Village: The Power of Community, Empathy, and Self-AdvocacyThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Nicole Gonzalez-Cumberbatch is the Founder of The Motherhood Village and shares her journey toward creating a thriving organization which supports mothers. The creation of The Motherhood Village stems from her bumpy transition not only to motherhood but to working motherhood. She highlights the power of community, ways organizations can incorporate more empathy and compassion, and offers wisdom on how to integrate self-health into everyday life. Nicole is a top-rated podcaster, Financial Advisory Committee Member for the City of Coral Springs, Board of Directors member for H...
2025-03-0344 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesSubtle Shifts in Healing from Vaginal and Rectal ProlapseThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Colleen Avis is an award-winning author and life coach helping others unlock their potential and create sacred spaces where authenticity, confidence, and joy thrive. With over a decade of expertise and a deeply personal healing journey, she empowers clients to connect with their emotions, navigate life’s transitions, and embrace lasting change.Colleen shares her experience healing from vaginal and rectal prolapse, hysterectomy, and navigation of a pessary. She highlights the power of co-creating with providers and ways to heal through holistic modalities.
2025-02-1749 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesBeyond Postpartum Depression: Meaning Making Amidst Colic, Gestational Diabetes, and Pubis Symphysis DysfunctionThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Courtney is a postpartum depression survivor, wife, mom, and a writer who believes firmly that sharing our stories can greatly impact the lives of others. Courtney became a mom in early 2020, and her experiences with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and becoming a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed her into a passionate advocate for perinatal mental health and making sure that all new parents know they are not alone and they can get better. Courtney is the founder of Beyond Postpartum Depression, which began as a...
2025-02-1053 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesMaternal Mental Health: Pioneering Better Access to TelehealthThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Emily Guarnotta is pioneering telehealth for maternal mental health. As the co-founder of Phoenix Health, Dr. Guarnotta leads a practice dedicated to providing online therapy for maternal mental health concerns, infertility, and grief. She dives into her own struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child and the challenging transition into parenthood. She highlights her commitment to providing high quality care and reducing stigma at-large. Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a licensed clinical psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C) specializing in...
2025-01-2736 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesComprehensively Supporting Parents Beyond Six Weeks: The Mama Coach Covers Top Postpartum Tips.Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Ashli Daley shares her comprehensive approach to healthily transitioning to parenthood. As an experienced Registered Nurse, Ashli shares her value in having a trusted support network. Ashli shares her expertise in and mission for prenatal education, postpartum and newborn support, lactation and feeding, consultation, sleep coaching, CPR & choking instruction, and car seat education.She believes that it takes a village as we navigate the uncharted waters of our own experience through parenthood. Ashli's goal is to guide families through every stage of their journey by providing ev...
2025-01-2042 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesA Complex Perinatal Journey: Beyond Postpartum and Movement Toward Healing & RecoveryThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Celeste Brinkerhoff is a certified peer support specialist and holistic health coach dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving mental and physical well-being. She offers personalized coaching services through her platform, Mentally Real, focusing on integrative and complementary approaches to mental health. Celeste's journey into holistic mental health was profoundly influenced by her personal experiences. Diagnosed with multiple mental health conditions at a young age, she faced challenges with traditional treatments and their side effects. A pivotal moment came after a traumatic postpartum experience, leading her t...
2025-01-2042 minPerinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesPerinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: What to Look for When Screening.Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, Lynn Ingram McFarland explores the crucial role of screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, highlighting why early detection matters for both families and communities. Discover the significant economic impact of timely intervention and learn practical strategies for effective screening. Tune in to understand how early action not only prevents suffering but also makes a strong economic case for prioritizing mental health during the perinatal period.Support the show
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Coaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 7: Big JourneyWe’ve hit the point in the season where the girls are headed out of town. Carrie and Samantha are headed to California. On the train. Carrie’s got a book appearance and is hoping to casually reconnect with Big and Sam is hoping to ward off a boredom driven mid-life crisis of some sort. Harry and Charlotte cross the line between friendship and more than…but she’s not ready for anything like a relationship. Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss how coaches might help identify behavior that is authentic as opposed...
2023-12-0530 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 6 - Critical ConditionThis episode is all about why we believe criticism. Carrie’s getting all the reviews – by the New York Times of her book and by woman who dated Aidan after her of her dating style. Brady won’t stop crying and Miranda is exhausted and can’t help but see it all as a review of her as a mother. Charlotte is finally getting the divorce done, but first she has to face Bunny’s review – with the help of her lawyer (HARRY!). And Sam babysits….? Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss how you...
2023-11-2840 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 5 - The Loneliest NumberThis episode – also known as Kerry Walsh’s favorite - is all about why we let the things we don’t have impact that things we do have. Sam is working with Anthony who is getting ready for Carrie’s PINK, PINK, PINK book launch party. Miranda is navigating the post-baby relationship waters. Carrie is gearing up for her celebration without a partner after learning that fellow author Jack Berger isn’t single after all. Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss what it means that Carrie feels lonely; what true celebration and congratu...
2023-11-2132 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 4 - Cover GirlThis episode is all about judgement. Charlotte is judging herself for starting over yet again. Miranda judging her baby weight. Carrie is worried about her book cover – and the judgement that might come as a result. And Sam is sick of the judgement she feels from Carrie about her most recent escapades. Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss why Sam might be more judgmental of herself after her most recent break-up; what is stopping Charlotte from accepting her current reality; and, how Carrie wants to be seen in the big wide worl...
2023-11-1433 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 3 - Luck be an Old LadyThis week is all about gambling as the girls take the show on the road to Atlantic City for Charlotte’s Old Maid…er, um, 36th Birthday. Miranda is just gambling. Samantha’s convinced Richard’s cheating, she’s no longer willing to gamble on his loyalty, so she dumps him. Charlotte is back to gambling on the possibility of love. And Carrie is gambling on nothing but friendship. Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss what kind of lives these characters might have with and without a partner; what we might miss out on...
2023-11-0237 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 2 - Original SinThis episode is all about the struggle to figure out what we believe. Carrie’s got a book deal and she’s trying to decide whether she’s cynical or hopeful about love. Miranda is baptizing Brady – even though she knows she doesn’t really believe in religion because she does believe in family. Samantha is trying to believe in Richard. And Charlotte is trying to believe that she can believe in love despite what happened with Trey. Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss the boundaries Miranda might need in her relationship...
2023-10-2433 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 5, Episode 1 - Anchors AwayWe’re back for Season 5!!! And hang on to your hats friends…we’re diving right into this episode which picks up where Season 4 left off – with Carrie’s love affair with….NYC. Our friend Sam is still dealing with Richard and his apologies. The group has a new brunch buddy, Miranda’s son Brady and she’s navigating how everything fits together now that she’s a mom. And Charlotte is back to thinking about where she’s going to find love. And it’s fleet week. Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss h...
2023-10-1739 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 18 - I Heart NYThis episode is all about compatibility. Carrie is trying to have a final hurrah with Big (spoiler, it doesn’t happen). Charlotte has decided to date again (spoiler, her date decides they are incompatible). Sam is trying the relationship-life on for size (spoiler, monogamy might not be for Richard after all). Miranda & Steve are negotiating baby names (spoiler, although they don’t agree the name they chose isn’t one that either of them initially suggested). Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss what Miranda might really feeling about her pregnancy; what it is a...
2023-03-2831 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 17 - A Vogue IdeaThis episode is all about the ways we do what we think we should even though we don’t really want to – Samantha invites a special guest to join her and Richard (something she’s not too excited about), Miranda agrees to let Charlotte host her baby shower (something she’s not too excited about), and Carrie is trying to write a column for Vogue about fashion instead of her usual fare (something that she’s not too excited about). Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss what it might look like if Miranda...
2023-03-1426 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 16 - Ring a Ding DingThis episode is all about money and friendship told through the saga of two rings. Charlotte is trying to decide what to do with her ring from Trey. And Carrie tells Aidan to take the ring, he tells her to keep it and then serves her papers that require her to find money for a down payment or lose her apartment – and quick.Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss the power of empathy, what’s reasonable to expect from a friend, why it’s important to revisit your goals as your life e...
2023-03-0933 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 15 - Change of a DressThis episode is all about shoulds. Charlotte is tap dancing (literally) around her grief, Sam is contemplating monogamy, Miranda is trying to connect with her unborn baby and Carrie is wrestling with whether she wants to get married or not. Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss how to shed the shoulds by getting really clear the life targets that matter to you, tuning in to what you really want, and what your feelings actually mean.Find Kerry at www.theatalantagroup.com for more information about leadership coaching for lawyers a...
2023-03-0135 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 14 - All That GlittersThis episode is all about the friction between our inner worlds and our outer reality. Miranda’s pregnancy goes from secret to known at work, Samantha uses the L word with Richard, Charlotte and Trey have reached the end, and Carrie is struggling with the tension between her “single self” and her “couple self.” Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss what makes it hard to share feelings in a relationship, what it is about the outward image we project that really matters, how to find balance between extremes and where the heck the sn...
2023-02-2033 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 13 - The Good FightThis episode is all about the friction that naturally arises when you are in relationship - Carrie and Aidan are navigating cohabitation, Charlotte and Trey are navigating their baby-free season, Miranda is navigating pregnancy and intimacy and Samantha is navigating a man who wants more than she's ready to give.Becky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss what it means to take the risk and be your whole self with your partner, how to evaluate and ask for what you need, and how much we really like Richard Wright. Catch u...
2023-02-0126 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 12 - Just Say YesThis episode brings big changes for our girls - Miranda’s pregnant, Carrie’s engaged, Charlotte is exploring her family building options (largely without Trey’s input) and Samantha is continuing to explore her situation-ship with Richard.Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss what it means to be the marrying kind, how to design a partnership that works and Bunny MacDougal’s latest ridiculousness. Catch up with Becky at www.untanglehappiness.com where you can learn more about her book, The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters.
2022-12-0729 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 11 - Coulda, Woulda, ShouldaBecky is doing the coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss what has changed that is allowing all the girls to better coach themselves (are we soon to be out of a job here??), what Carrie is actually thinking when she tracks down the decade old one-night stand and how exploring comparison can be a game-changer. Also, we can't help but wonder: Where did Carrie get the popsicle she's eating? Why didn't we invest in Birkin bags in the early 2000s?What the heck are the drapery trim things on Samantha's suit? Ca...
2022-11-2925 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 10 - Belles of the BallsThis week we’re covering Season Four, Episode Ten of Sex and the City: Belles of the Balls. Kerry is doing the coaching this week as she and Becky discuss why everyone is having this many bizarre conversations about testicles, why Charlotte seems to suffer from intermittent amnesia regarding who he husband really is and how he handles conflict, and what it is that hits Samantha so hard about Richard Wright judging her sex life. Be careful who you invite out to the country this weekend because fist fights might ensue this week on Coaching Carr...
2022-11-1530 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 9 - Sex and the CountryThis week we’re covering Season Four, Episode Nine of Sex and the City: Sex and the CountryBecky’s asking the coaching questions this week as she and Kerry discuss where in the hell Aidan’s country house came from in terms of a storyline, why Trey can’t seem to set any boundaries with his mother, and what it is about the 24/7 entertainment of New York City that Carrie loves so much. Don’t forget the vodka as you load up the truck this weekend otherwise it’s gonna be a long couple of days in th...
2022-11-0823 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 8 - My Motherboard, My SelfThis week we’re covering Season Four, Episode Eight of Sex and the City: My Motherboard, My Self. Kerry’s coaching the characters this week as she and Becky discuss an unexpected and fantastic connection between this episode and … And Just Like That, whether Aidan is being unreasonable or whether Carrie is being a big baby in this episode, and the incredible mix of feelings Miranda (and all of us) feel in times of great crisis. Catch up with Becky at www.untanglehappiness.com where you can learn more about her book, The Happiness Recipe: A Powerf...
2022-11-0129 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 7 - Time & PunishmentWell, we are really going from zero to relationship here with Carrie and Aiden this episode as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, would it have been so difficult for these two to just have dated for a while??Becky’s coaching the characters this week as she and Kerry discuss whether Charlotte spent much time contemplating her decision to leave work, whether it’s reasonable for Aiden to ask Carrie to stop seeing Big, and whether Miranda might benefit from a little self-reflection on where he perspective on Charlotte’s big life change comes from.
2022-10-2526 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 6 - Baby, Talk is CheapGet your Donna Reed pinafore skirts and Dick Van Dyke cardigans ready because we’re having dinner at the MacDougal household this week as Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: why can’t Charlotte just admit that having a baby is everything she ever wanted aaaaaaaaaaand the scariest thing she can think of?Kerry’s coming up with the coaching questions for our girls this week as she and Becky discuss Carrie’s absolutely insane email to Aiden, Miranda’s miss on communicating her sexual boundaries, and why Aiden and Carrie feel the need to rush right ba...
2022-10-1833 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 5 - Ghost TownTonight’s the night! Scout, the newest, hottest bar in town is opening and Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and YOU are invited as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, where the heck do you even find a mulberry bush in the City of New York?Becky’s coaching our favorite gals this week as she and Kerry discuss Kerry’s decision not to rock the boat on home decor when she and her husband moved in together, the value of evaluating how much you care and how confident you are that your perspective is the right one for...
2022-10-1129 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 4 - What's Sex Got to Do With It?This week is all about sex - how we have it, who we have it with, and under what terms, as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, how can the ladies let go of all the labels they have for sex??Kerry’s asking the coaching questions this week as she and Becky discuss Maria’s unexpected impact on Samantha’s view of sex, Charlotte’s continued inability to ask for what she wants, and why Miranda’s sole plot point in this episode revolves around chocolate cake as a substitute for sex. Let’s get dow...
2022-10-0428 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 3 - Defining MomentsIt’s nothing but jazz, labels and boundaries this week as Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder, where the heck did Miranda pick up this cartoonist who doesn’t shut the bathroom door, anyway?Becky’s back to coaching the ladies this week as she and Kerry discuss the plusses and minuses of the labels we give people, relationships and things, appropriate setting of expectations in adult relationships, and why some people are so into that chaotic American art form we like to call jazz. Get your bee bops and your skiddly-wops ready, because w...
2022-09-2723 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 2 - The Real MeQuick! Get your jeweled panties and your sky-high teased hair extensions because we are heading to the most exclusive fashion show in New York where Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder, what image do all these people want to project, anyway?It’s Kerry’s turn to coach the characters (and our listeners!) today as we discuss Miranda’s recurrent self-doubt based storylines, Samantha’s unending devotion to self-love and body positivity, and everyone else’s inability to see the vision of themselves reflected in the eyes of others. It’s all about the conflict be...
2022-09-2026 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 4, Episode 1 - The Agony and the 'Ex'-TacyWe’re returning from our summer hiatus to attend a very special 35th birthday party as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: in this new season of life, what do our ladies want for themselves?Becky’s coaching the characters as she and Kerry discuss the specific qualities each of our favorite Fab Four members would want in a partner as we jump into Season 4, how we should all reflect on how and why we use humor to talk about tough stuff, and disastrous parties ostensibly thrown to celebrate ourselves. Maybe you should start w...
2022-09-1329 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 18 - Cock A Doodle DoWe made it to the very last episode of Season 3! Roosters are crowing, sex workers are hanging on the street corner and everybody is ending this season feeling more like themselves than ever before. Becky is coaching AAAAALL the characters this week as she and Kerry discuss whether Destiny, China and Jo (no ‘e’ of course) would find the show’s jokes about them humorous, why in the world the show’s writers felt the need to add another racial stereotype to this season with the Shanghai Garden takeout girl, and what, exactly, Carrie and Big’s meteoric ph...
2022-05-2337 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 17 - What Goes Around Comes AroundDo NOT attempt to play tennis at the MacDougal compound wearing anything less than pristine white clothing as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: what did sister-in-law Patti hope to accomplish by telling everyone about Charlotte’s assignation with the gardener, anyway? Kerry is coaching the ladies this week as she and Becky discuss the true nature of karma, whether or not Carrie actually feels badly about her affair with Big and how it impacted Natasha, and why Miranda can’t accept that she’s worthy of dating an attractive, smart, and successful man just as she is...
2022-05-1740 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 16 - FrenemiesGet your cardigans and headbands ready because we’re headed to a light lunch with the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma as Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: when will we all realize the power of harnessing our own stories and experiences? Becky is coaching this week as she and Kerry discuss the way that everyone can be a liiiiiittle too much in the right context, how Carrie completely messes up her engagement at the Learning Annex, and what it might take for Charlotte to feel fully seen by her husband as they continue to work...
2022-05-1029 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 15 - Hot Child In the CityIt’s all the adult-ified pleasures of youth this week as the ladies head to a fancy cafeteria, the arcade, and a bat mitzvah party as our co-hosts can’t help but wonder: what does Carrie see in Wade, anyway? Kerry’s wearing the coaching cap this week as she and Becky discuss Carrie’s unusually lighthearted approach to dating Wade, the ongoing saga of how Charlotte and Trey talk past each other about their pitiful sex life, and Miranda’s tendency to see any slight imperfection as an insurmountable obstacle, not something to laugh about. Brush up o...
2022-05-0328 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 13/14 - The LA EpisodesIt’s double the coaching this week in our first double episode as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, how were these L.A. episodes supposed to fit into the series other than as an opportunity for a bunch of Hollywood cameos, anyway?Kerry and Becky are BOTH coaching the characters this week as the ladies voyage all the way to the West Coast and our hosts discuss Carrie’s suggestion for Charlotte to determine whether Trey is actually impotent, what options Charlotte has now that she’s dissatisfied with the results of her Rules-following abstinen...
2022-04-2627 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 12 - Don't Ask, Don't TellThis week we cordially invite you to attend the nuptials of Ms. Charlotte York and Dr. Trey MacDougal as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: was the end of Carrie and Aidan’s relationship inevitable all along?This week Becky is asking the coaching questions as she and Kerry discuss the very strange way Carrie and Aidan discuss flaws the night before Charlotte’s wedding, keep count of Trey’s “alrighties” before the blessed event, and whether Carrie is actually a great friend to Charlotte or a horrible friend as she prepares to walk down the aisle.
2022-04-2030 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 11 - Running with ScissorsWe’re taking a tour of New York’s finest (and not-so-fine) hotels to have an affair in this week as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, what is it that Carrie’s getting out of this affair with Big anyway?Kerry’s asking the coaching questions this week as she and Becky discuss the fact that Charlotte doesn’t seem to have thought about what she wants from a marriage other than a wedding, Miranda’s strange and unusual attraction to a sandwich, and the fact that Natasha gets undeserved punishment after being nothing but lovely to...
2022-04-1333 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 10 - All or NothingThis week we are making a full-body, sticky decision as Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: what the hell is Big’s rush all of a sudden??Becky’s asking the coaching questions this week as she and Kerry discuss Carrie and Big’s unfinished business, how Carrie is ever going to sort through the mountain of feelings surrounding her illicit affair, and how the ladies might navigate the inevitable change in their friendships as Charlotte’s wedding approaches. Get ya fancy dress on and grab a martini before the Reverend empties them all this we...
2022-04-0530 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9 - Easy Come, Easy GoIt’s fairy tales and epic love stories this week as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: would Charlotte have gone through with marrying Trey if she hadn’t gotten her fantasy proposal?This week Kerry is coaching all the ladies whose expectations are all being subverted as she and Becky discuss Carrie’s confusion about why she and Aidan aren’t a perfect match in life when he’s nearly perfect on paper, why in the world Samantha would put up with such an insensitive sex partner, and how Miranda can feel confident in her decision...
2022-03-2939 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 8 - The Big TimeAll aboard the fancy boat this week as Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: why in the hell does Carrie tell Big she’s eating cheese when CLEARLY she scarfed a piece of cantaloupe? It’s all about timing this week as Becky coaches the characters and she and Kerry discuss why in the world Carrie thinks the Gab party is on a fancy boat to begin with, how Miranda and Steve’s relationship managed to fall off a cliff in the matter of a couple of weeks, and all the evidence that the legal professio...
2022-03-2238 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7 - Drama QueensIt’s all about the drama in this week’s episodes as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: how do these ladies know what’s just drama and what’s real feelings? Kerry’s coaching the girls this week as she and Becky discuss the set design of Aidan’s furniture shop, whether Carrie actually trapped Aidan into accepting her uppity behavior around meeting his parents, and Kerry performs a mini opera just for all of you. Put on your black tie gown, grab your opera glasses, and don’t miss the dramatic performances of pr...
2022-03-1537 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6 - Are We Sluts?Let’s talk about sex bay-bee! It’s all about how many partners make us sluts this week and Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: what do we want sex to mean in our relationships, anyway?The ladies are getting it on and facing the music of their sexual histories this week as Becky coaches them and she and Kerry discuss what defines a romantic relationship other than sex, Carrie’s wild wardrobe on her dates with Aiden, and why Charlotte’s misadventures in bed are one of the strongest arguments for why Sex and the City i...
2022-03-0822 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5 - No Ifs, Ands or ButtsIt’s another problematic episode where the writers of Sex and the City try to grapple with race and Becky and Kerry can’t help but wonder: would basically ANYTHING other than the choices they made here have been better?Luckily, there’s a lot else going on in this episode as Kerry coaches the characters and discusses with Becky whether Carrie ever actually bought that chair from Aiden, why anyone in their right mind becomes obsessed with porcelain dolls as an adult, and whether Miranda really would have been working on a Sunday with HUGE law books...
2022-03-0132 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4 - Boy, Girl, Boy, GirlWell, we knew the problematic episodes had to start sometime and this week is the week! As we dive into the strange world of bisexual representation in early aughts television, Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, what would an art show exclusively about Samantha dressing as a guy look like?Becky is coaching the ladies this week as she and Kerry discuss the utility of gender stereotypes, who’s making the art that hangs in Charlotte’s gallery, and whether it’s the sexuality or the immaturity that turns Carrie off at the party in this epi...
2022-02-2229 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3 - Attack of the Five Foot Ten WomanGrab your drink tickets and your fancy “ladies who lunch” dress because we are heading to this year’s Women in the Arts Luncheon as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder, is Natasha just as intimidated by Carrie as Carrie is of Natasha?Kerry’s asking the coaching questions this week as she and Becky discuss whether the girls are members at the Helena Rubenstein spa, why women so often choose to consider the worst version of themselves in comparison to the very best version of others, and whether this episode puts too tidy a bow on Cha...
2022-02-1535 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2 - Politically ErectIt’s episode two and the election race is heating up as we can’t help but wonder: does political fundraising in New York require big hairdos?Becky’s asking the coaching questions this week as we imagine Charlotte’s version of adventure travel, how bringing curiosity about Bill’s fetish might have helped he and Carrie find a compromise, and why in the hell Carrie felt the need to burn Bill after their breakup.Get your vintage Halston and your big flower pins ready because we’re on the New York political fundraising circuit this week on...
2022-02-0833 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1 - Where There's SmokeWe’re back and diving straight into Season 3 as Kerry and Becky can’t help but wonder: can’t women allow themselves to be supported without resorting to a damsel in distress rescue fantasy?Kerry’s coaching the characters as she and Becky discuss finding pieces of Sex and the City fashion out in the real world, giving into trauma responses in moments of vulnerability, and the aspects of romantic partnerships that make them additive to our lives. It’s time to get off the Staten Island Ferry and onto the campaign trail this week on Coaching...
2022-02-0133 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 3 - TrailerHello listeners!Thanks for sticking around through Season 2! We've taken some time off to deck the halls and curl up in front of the fire with a hot toddy - while appreciating all the gifts in our lives from accessories to friendship. But we'll be back with Season 3 on February 1!Follow the pod on Facebook and Instagram:@coaching.carrie.podcastConnect with Kerry:www.kerrywalshcoaching.com@kerrrywalshcoachingConnect with Becky:www.untanglehappiness.com@the.butterfly.society Find Kerry at www...
2022-01-1804 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 2, Episode 17 - Ex and The CityGet you lunchtime reservations set, kiddos, because we’re eating the best Cobb salad in town this week as we can’t help but wonder, what do the characters of this show actually think is a good enough reason to break off a romantic relationship?Becky is asking the coaching questions this week as she and Kerry discuss what, exactly, Carrie thinks Big didn’t get about their relationship, the mechanics of realizing that maybe you broke up a little bit too soon, and just how fabulous SJP looks in that pink dress while throwing the napkin at Big...
2021-11-3033 minCoaching Carrie: a Sex and the City PodcastSeason 2, Episode 17 - Twenty-Something Girls v. Thirty-Something WomenIt’s finally here! The episode where the ladies really do take the Jitney! We’re packing up our swimsuits and heading out of town for the weekend as we can’t help but wonder, why can’t everyone keep the advantages of their own age in perspective?!Kerry’s coaching the characters this week as she and Becky consider why Natasha’s age is made an issue at all (when Carrie just isn’t over big yet), how stereotypes about women at different ages color our - and the show’s - way of thinking about other women, and...
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