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Bachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Shipping Up To BostonGrant's season is finally at a close. He and Juliana are heading up towards Boston. Litia is winning hearts all over America. Meanwhile, Liv and Jenna are processing the ups-and-downs of the finale. Next up for Bachelor Nation may be Bachelor in Paradise, but stay tuned for when BOTC is back with our next Bachelorette!2025-03-2728 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: Llamas Looking For LoveGrant's season is quickly coming to a close with the Women Tell All and Fantasy Suites. Listen to your favorite therapists try to sift through the emotional rollercoaster known as group facilitation and their hopes for Grant's finale (and future Bachelorette selections).2025-03-2026 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: We Don't Even Know HerGrant's journey landed in Scotland before traveling across the US for 4 different hometowns. Listen to Liv and Jenna's clinical judgments following the hometowns of Dina, Juliana, Latia, and Zoey as they speculate what deep connections are happening this season.2025-03-0625 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: Spinning and BathingHalfway through Grant's season and your favorite Bachelor Nation therapists are digging into the drama that is unfolding! How is Grant navigating the increased tension between the women? How are the woman noticing their emotions as they continue in the competition for love? You'll have to listen to find out!2025-02-2027 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: "Grant"-ing WishesGrant's season is in full swing! Join Liv and Jenna as they discuss first impressions of the new bachelor, contestants, and vibes during Grant's journey for love! Special highlights this week talking about Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and ways we saw benefits in the first two episodes of the season.
*We had some technical issues with audio quality this episode. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working hard to prevent those same challenges in future episodes. Thank you for your understanding*2025-02-0626 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Ferocious FinaleJenn's season came to a dramatic close, leaving Liv and Jenna with many thoughts and feelings. Heartbreak is so challenging to hold space for, listen as these two therapists offer fresh, positive regard for the final moments of this season.2024-09-1221 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: What is a Manta Ray?Hometowns and Fantasy Suites are some of Jenna's favorite episodes. Even Liv enjoyed watching Jenn's men show her around their neighborhoods/families. As emotions run deeper for the men, listen to these therapists dissect communicating raw emotions while holding space for our loved ones.2024-08-2926 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: How Would You Treat a Puppy?12 men were tapered down to 4 as we prep for hometowns in the upcoming episode. Join Liv and Jenna as they talk about negative core beliefs and different (potentially unique) perspectives for getting "emotionally deeper."2024-08-1525 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: "Keeping the Main Thing"Are you keeping the main thing the main thing this season? We aren't quite sure what that means but this week, Jenna and Liv talk about the importance of informed consent and vulnerability in communication. As Jenn starts to narrow down her ferocious love matches, we are just hoping she continues to follow her heart!2024-08-0126 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: Ferocious LoveWelcome back to Bachelor On the Couch, it is so exciting to be back for Jenn's season. She's looking for a "ferocious love," so it is only fair that Jenna and Liv come back as feisty as ever! Opening up season 7, your favorite clinical minds give their first impressions of the season while sharing some interesting information on phobias/facing fears! Buckle up, you're in for a "ferocious" ride this season!2024-07-1825 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 6: Women Supporting WomenJoey and Kelsey may have gotten their happy ending, but Liv and Jenna were more blown away by the powerful display of sisterhood during this season finale. Join your favorite mental health therapists as they fangirl over strong women, supporting one another, and taking time to heal. See you next season with Jenn!
2024-03-2814 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Golden GraziadeiDoes anyone know how to pronounce Joey’s last name? Asking for a friend. This week, Liv and Jenna dive into the science behind anxiety and the value of Golden Bachelor contestants as role models.
2024-03-2120 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: Honest HometownsSix women got chopped, chopped, chopped down to 3 after Hometowns as Joey continues his journey for love. This week, Liv and Jenna break down the values of honesty and explore themes of regret in relationships.
2024-03-0720 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: Active Listening and Art Therapy
So many episodes and dates to cover today! Join Liv and Jenna as they dive into the benefits of art-based therapies and active listening skills. What was your favorite date from these weeks?
2024-02-2222 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: Joey Fangirling
Another episode of loving the newest Bachelor as he looks for his forever doubles partner. Today, Liv and Jenna talk about tangible ways to improve self-esteem (in the fact of insecurities) and the complications of age stigmas in relationships.
2024-02-0823 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: First Impression Spark
Welcome back to Season 6 of Bachelor on the Couch! It’s been a few months, but Liv and Jenna hop right back in with Joey’s season as the newest Bachelor. Right off the bat, it’s time to assess first impressions, finding the “spark,” and insecurities. Stay tuned to see Joey’s journey for love (and the mental health exploration involved)!2024-02-0125 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Accepting the Final RoseCharity and Dotun got their happily ever after. Join Liv and Jenna as they discuss living with no regrets and accepting what comes in life…okay, more like regret from a CBT perspective and Acceptance/Commitment Therapy strategies for moving towards all your values. Thank you again for another wonderful season, see you in 2024!
2023-08-3125 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: We're Not Going to Fiji?!Fantasy Suites curtains closed. The men told all. Time for Liv and Jenna to unravel the idea of “the perfect relationship” and encourage everyone to find a therapist.2023-08-1722 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: People-Pleasing and Problem-SolvingRunning around New Orleans and then 4 sets of hometowns, Charity is getting closer to her dream proposal. Join your favorite mental health professionals as they explore social masking in people-pleasing tendencies and discuss internal and external problem-solving. Special shout-outs to Demi Burnett from Colton's season and @princessparcelscrochet for your fiber art goodies2023-08-0325 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: She's Barbie. They're Using Defense Mechanisms.She’s the Bachelorette, they’re just “Ken.” This week, Liv and Jenna dive into the drama caused by Brayden as they discuss defense mechanisms. From there, they provide some insight into facing your fears to better overcome anxiety and insecurities.
2023-07-2024 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: Charity Takes the CouchIt is with so much excitement that Liv and Jenna kick off Charity's season as the Bachelorette. Join your favorite therapists as they give their first impressions of the new men in the house. Bonus points for the Child and Family therapist who is the beautiful lead this season! Stay tuned for more as Liv and Jenna continue to dive into the clinical realm of Bachelor Nation!2023-07-0621 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 6: Guts and GratitudeAnother season finale for the books. While Zach found his best friend, Liv and Jenna found so many things to trust and be grateful for. Thank you for another wonderful season, your favorite therapists can't wait to be back for Charity's season June 2023.2023-03-3022 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Things are Happening!Hometowns, Women Tell All, Fantasy Suites...OH MY! With these milestones in Zach's season rushing by, Liv and Jenna take some time to comment on the raised emotions and sexual tension. This episode provides some knowledge on the physiology of human sex hormones as well as ways to improve one's emotional insight.2023-03-2322 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: Speaking of SpookyWhile Zach is getting closer to his wife with every episode, Liv and Jenna are breaking down his interactions to a clinical level. Take a seat on the couch as they discuss perspective-taking during intense emotional conversations and acknowledging fears in the name of "love."2023-03-0920 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: Pandy Pandy PandemicLove is in the air and so is Covid. This week, Zach wrestled with the pandemic’s biggest culprit while the women still tried to go after his heart. Join Liv and Jenna as they discuss coping with the unpredictable as well as ways to work through body image challenges.2023-02-2325 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: Sniff & FloatSky diving, Drama, Bachelor Bowl IV, oh my! Check in with Liv and Jenna as they look at the last two weeks of Bachelor Nation chaos. From risk-taking and letting feelings flow, they take a look at Zach’s skillful navigating in search of his best friend.2023-02-0922 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: Mantras in the MansionZach's journey as the Bachelor is beginning and we got our first glimpse into the new batch of ready-to-wed women! Join Liv and Jenna as they give their first impressions of the season, its new leading man, and various anxiety management strategies to help us get through another 10 weeks of DRAMA!2023-01-2623 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 11: The Finale FinaleThe two bachelorettes completed their journeys this week with an emotional rollercoaster. Your Bachelor On The Couch hosts aim to help process the three-hour finale, define inaccurately used psychology terms, and provide additional perspectives regarding protecting the mental health of others. Our hope is that we can learn to not define others by their mistakes, but instead by how they respond afterward to better move forward with kindness.
We can't wait to see you next season!2022-09-2226 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 10: Congruency and ConditioningAs the ladies head into their final drama-filled Bachelorette moments, Liv and Jenna break down definitions of operant conditioning and mood congruency in some of the most dramatic scenes this week!2022-09-1523 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 9: Catastrophic Couch TalkFantasy Suites really dropped 6 men to 3, talk about some dramatic twists and turns. Leave the cameras outside as Liv and Jenna discuss catastrophic thinking and treating our negative thoughts as passengers on our bus.2022-09-0820 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 8: Window of MenPeek through Johari's window (don't worry we will explain this in the episode) and discover Liv and Jenna's thoughts about the men tell all! This episode you will learn all about the stages of change and self-awareness, hope you enjoy!2022-09-0120 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 7: HomeboundThe men brought Gabby and Rachel home to meet their loved ones, bringing moments of kindness, love, and tears. This week, Liv and Jenna talk about parenting styles and important social cues that might have been missed.2022-08-2523 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 6: DBT 1-2-3Men are dwindling down which means break-ups are getting more challenging for both Gabby and Rachel. It is all about acknowledging and accepting the hard stuff. This episode, Jenna and Liv both explore Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: observations made in the episodes and skills to practice during times of heightened emotions. 2022-08-1822 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Personal Attacks and Instant GratificationAs the drama continues, so do our chats about Bachelor Nation! Dive into this weeks episode to learn about instant gratification, taking things personally, and productive communication about emotions.2022-08-1129 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: Society and StigmasBachelor Nation's lovely leads finally split into their own individual journeys. Meanwhile, Liv and Jenna make clinical commentary on introversion, insecurities, and introspection. Come learn a little bit more about societal standards and how to best set your brain up for success.2022-08-0424 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: TW - Trauma TalkWeek 3 of Rachel and Gabby's season and everything has changed. More importantly, the two beautiful bachelorettes are demonstrating vulnerability and strength as they navigate their journeys. Join Liv and Jenna as they talk about different elements within the sensitive topic of trauma, the messages our brain learns from these experiences, and how to move forward living a value-filled life.2022-07-2820 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: Spaghetti Sauce and StereotypesIt's week two and there are already strong bonds and drama-filled exits. Dive into this week's episode with Liv and Jenna as we talk about masculine stereotypes and self-compassion, important concepts that are not only important to talk about in this podcast space, but in everyday conversations as well! Hope you enjoy! 2022-07-2126 minBachelor on the CouchEp. 1: We're Back B!tchezFour months is too long! However, Liv and Jenna are stoked to be entering a Bachelorette season with two powerful female leads. Join your favorite mental health professionals as they check in after the men stepped out of the limos and entered history in the making. Time for the most dramatic season yet, are you ready?2022-07-1424 min
Bachelor on the CouchEpisode 10: Clayton on the CouchPhew! That was one DRAMATIC finale! On this weeks episode, Liv and Jenna have a processing session where we talk about the emotions that came up for us watching the finale and the excitement we have for our new Bachelorettes. Thanks so much for coming on this journey with us this season and we will be back for the girlies! Until then...find us and like us on the socials! 2022-03-1731 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 9: Lids Have Been FlippedJesse Palmer may have meant it when he said this was the most dramatic season yet. With the fiascos of both the "Women Tell All" and "Fantasy Suites," Liv and Jenna dive into themes of intentions versus impact and what it means to be emotionally dysregulated. Learn about “flipping your lid” and how to best prevent yourself from losing control of your emotions…unlike Clayton demonstrated.2022-03-1028 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 8: "Monkey See, Monkey Do"It's hometown week! Tune in to this weeks episode to learn about and get our thoughts on family dynamics, parenting roles, and attachment styles. 2022-03-0338 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 7: Journey to TherapyThis week feels a little different as Jenna and Liv debrief on the frustration Monday’s Bachelor episode provided. As the group date took on Couple's therapy, your co-hosts take on the ethical concerns of the practice on reality tv while looking to offer insight on how to best set up your mental health journey for success. Join BOTC as they do their best to identify the harm caused by unethical demonstrations of therapy and clear the air of misconceptions created by negative mental health stigmas.2022-02-2431 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 6: "Are you an actress?"Relationships are getting stronger as shrimpgate comes to a close. Join Liv and Jenna this week as they dive into advocacy, trust, and sex. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!!2022-02-1727 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: Bound By BloodAmongst the drama, this episode covered experiences with grief and conflict with parental figures. Join Liv and Jenna as they dive into the complicated emotional experiences presented, talk about strengths in compartmentalizing non-urgent feelings, and discuss finding support in all types of, maybe unexpected, relationships.
Some grief-related resources mentioned:
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/grief-and-loss-resources
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande2022-02-1026 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: "We're talking about shrimp..."As shrimpgate 2k22 continues to dominate Bachelor Nation, Liv and Jenna discuss some funny tweets and moments from this weeks episode, conflict resolution and mediation, and humility from Elizabeth. Hope you enjoy!2022-02-0331 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: Cry It Out, FriendWelcome back to episode 3 of Clayton's season where Liv and Jenna talk about the benefits of crying, body image disorders, and abusive relationship cycles. At the end of the day, here's the reminder that vulnerability is okay and releasing your emotions is essential.2022-01-2732 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: Whip and Shanae-naeThis week we saw kid birthday parties and yachts...along with the classic drama. Liv and Jenna dive into societal roles, diagnoses, and mental health stigma. Hope you enjoy!2022-01-1322 minBachelor on the CouchEp. 1: Nurses, Nips, and Not ImpressedThe limos are back and so is the reality TV mental health conversation! Join Liv and Jenna as they compare their first impressions of the newest Bachelor and his journey to find love. Your clinical co-hosts discuss psychology theories of relationship maturity and effective self-advocacy as they dive into “the most dramatic season yet!”2022-01-0624 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 10: That's that...BYEEE! (For now)How has it been ten weeks already?! We wrap up the season with our thoughts on passion vs. love, anxiety responses, and skills to practice self-compassion. Thanks so much for tuning in and we will catch ya in the new year!
Credits:
-Music by Joe Soldati
-Artwork by Alyssa Solis
-Talking by Liv and Jenna 2021-12-2333 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 9: F is for...*wink*F is for…Fantasy suites, get your head out of the gutter. While Michelle took her three contestants into overnight dates, Liv and Jenna discuss intimacy in relationships, distress tolerance, radical acceptance and Exposure Response Prevention. And boy, it gets steamy!2021-12-1623 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 8: "Therapists Tell All"This weeks Men Tell All was definitely unhinged, to say the least. Join Liv and Jenna as we talk about group leaders, sociopathy vs. psychopathy, and Freud's ego defense mechanisms. Hope you enjoy!2021-12-0931 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 7: "B" is for BowenMichelle's final four guys introduced her to their families this week. Follow along as Liv and Jenna introduce you to founding theories and concepts in family dynamics as well as how "clarity" can exist in many different forms.2021-12-0228 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 6: Kids, Cows, and Carl RogersHappy Thanksgiving everyone! On this week's episode we bring up some important topics around working with children, the vicious cycle of gaslighting, and healthy relationships. We hope you enjoy and can't wait to continue this journey with Michelle (and all of you!)2021-11-2533 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 5: "Thanks for asking"This week, the men followed Michelle back to her hometown of Minneapolis, MN. While they explored what it meant to be a viking, Liv & Jenna explore ideas of relational safety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the power of dialectic strategies when negative self-talk comes into the picture.2021-11-1821 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 4: Bears with the Bros and Bobo DollsWe got to see everyone's inner child come out at the slumber party on this weeks episode (who doesn't love a good pillow fight and a popcorn machine?!), but of course it wouldn't be the Bachelorette without the emotional drama. Your hosts discuss some important social learning theories, the role of emotion expression, and love languages in this weeks episode. Check us out!
Find out your love language breakdown here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language2021-11-1128 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 3: Spoken Word & Soggy JacketsThe theme of this week's TV episode was vulnerability and we saw it from both Michelle and the contestants. From group date drama to one-on-one date risk-taking, your clinical hosts dive into the emotions, trust, and respect (or lack of) America witnessed on our screens. Jenna and Liv discuss communication skills such as active listening, consent, and kinesthetic empathy.2021-11-0425 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 2: "Alpha-Prezi Energy Only"The men put their knowledge to the test, climbed mountains, and shot hoops with Michelle this week. While some opened up about loss and grief, others showed some toxic sides to themselves. Join Liv and Jenna (with care for yourself) as we talk about the importance of mental health, suicide awareness/support, and the presence of narcissism in potential matches.
Additional Resources:
Suicide Hotline: (800)273-8255
Crisis Text Line: 741741
CARES Line -- (800)499-3008
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/2021-10-2830 minBachelor on the CouchS1. E.1: Platters, Panic, and Potential PartnersAs Michelle's season aired on October 19st, join Jenna and Liv in debriefing on their clinical observations. Learn about how therapists take notes, how anxiety presents in our daily lives, and how we can calm our brain down to help us enter into romantic relationships confidently. From progress notes of a man in a food platter to anxiety coping strategies for rose ceremonies, the season is kicking off on a high note!
2021-10-2125 minBachelor on the CouchEpisode 1: Podcast PreviewWith Michelle's season starting Oct 19th, meet your Bachelor on the Couch co-hosts. Hear about how Liv and Jenna met, their interest in Bachelor Nation, and their passion for bringing awareness to mental health. From dance/movement therapy scarves to Pilot Pete Halloween costumes, Jenna and Liv are excited to jump into this next adventure. Take a seat on the couch and join us for the ride!2021-10-1120 min