Come in and take a seat on Crissle’s Couch. Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, solo reflections, and candid conversations — equal parts culture, critique, and care. This trailer introduces the show’s mix of honest advice, tough love, and gentle accountability, so you’ll know what it feels like to be heard, challenged, and maybe a little bit healed. Tune in and get comfortable! This isn’t therapy, but it just might be the next best thing.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 57:02
This week on the Couch, Crissle gets into the messy realities of friendship, family, and healing. She explores what to do when your friends let you down, how to support someone…
Sep 22, 2026 · 51:11
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Rheeda Walker to talk about her book; The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychological fortitude, and the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:21:41
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Raquel Martin to talk about boundaries, conflict, and what it really means to have healthy relationships. They unpack the…
Sep 8, 2026 · 47:19
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with Dr. Taylor Cummings to talk about mental health, identity, and the pressure to become who the world expects us to be. They unpack…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:05:21
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with renowned sex therapist, psychologist, and author Dr. Donna Oriowo to talk about self-esteem, sexuality, and the messages Black…
Aug 25, 2026 · 52:33
This week, Crissle is back on the Couch taking your live calls and getting real about mental health, relationships, and the complicated choices we make when life feels…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:21:38
Taking a look back on the couch to Session 23: Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch! Resources: Bad Feminist by Roxane…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:06:06
This week, Crissle is back on the Couch taking your live calls and getting real about the complicated relationships we have with the people we love. In today's episode, Crissle…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:00:06
This week, Crissle is back taking your live calls! Today, she's helping listeners navigate friendships, family conflict, and the challenges of finding the right mental health…
Jul 28, 2026 · 27:56
This week on Crissle's Couch, Crissle explores the realities of addiction. She breaks down the difference between casual substance use and dependency, and discusses how childhood…
Jul 21, 2026 · 59:15
Please welcome acclaimed, Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter India Shawn to the Couch! Fresh off the release of her new album, Subject to Change, India joins Crissle for an…
Jul 14, 2026 · 57:51
This week, Crissle is taking your live calls and helping listeners navigate difficult relationships with parents and friendships that may have reached their breaking point. One…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:01:30
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch0:43 — How Do I Balance Work While My Boyfriend Is in the Hospital16:33 — How Do I Heal From…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:01:20
This week, Crissle is answering your questions LIVE! Today’s callers are opening up about complicated family relationships, supporting loved ones through mental health challenges…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:01:38
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:09:51
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:07:00
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:05:05
Please welcome media personalities, entrepreneurs, and podcast hosts Drea Nicole and Lex P, the voices behind Pour Minds, to the couch! Watch on Spotify. If you’re subscribed to…
May 26, 2026 · 57:29
This week Crissle is answering your questions LIVE! Today’s callers are opening up about friendship fallout, feeling emotionally unsupported by family and navigating tension…
May 19, 2026 · 44:46
This week Crissle is answering your questions LIVE! Today’s callers are opening up about friendship fallout, family conflict, abusive relationships and painful breakups. Crissle…
May 12, 2026 · 44:17
Please welcome marketing professional and content creator Ari Cari to the Couch! Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat…
May 5, 2026 · 47:10
Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford back to the Couch! She’s here to help answer your questions live. Want to talk to Crissle on a future…
Apr 28, 2026 · 54:22
Please welcome true crime storytellers Taz and MaRah, the voices behind Sistas Who Kill, to the couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:14 — The Origin Story…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:21:12
Please welcome acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and bestselling author Roxane Gay to the couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch 1:50 — The Journey of Dog…
Apr 14, 2026 · 51:48
This week we're trying something new on the Couch and answering your questions LIVE! If you'd like to chat directly with Crissle in a future episode, message us at…
Apr 7, 2026 · 58:52
Please welcome dancer, choreographer, and creative powerhouse Amari Marshall, also known as Amari Monster, to the couch! Follow Amari Marshall:Instagram:…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:18:38
Let's take it back to Session 12... Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch! Follow Mel Mitchell:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelmitch/ Stay…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:11:03
Please welcome writer, media personality, and long time voice in the podcasting world Scottie Beam to the couch! Follow Scottie Beam:Instagram:…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:09:55
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Follow Jade:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en Stay Connected:Join the Patreon:…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:30:07
Please welcome writer, media personality, and Another Round co-host Tracy Clayton to the Couch! Follow Tracy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokeymcpoverty/?hl=en Stay…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:03:41
Please welcome Lauren back to the Couch! Follow Lauren:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_laurenlovesyew/ Stay Connected:Join the Patreon:…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:19:47
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Follow Jade:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeofalljades/?hl=en Stay Connected:Join the Patreon:…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:11:21
Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! Session Notes: 0:00 — Intro 1:42 — What Can I do if I'm Genuinely Terrified of Having Kids 12:44 — After Two Years In: Our Relationship…
Feb 10, 2026 · 54:20
Please welcome comedian Jamila Bell to the Couch! Follow Jamila:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_iamjamila/ Stay Connected:Join the Patreon:…
Feb 3, 2026 · 48:17
Please welcome licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford to the Couch! Timestamps:0:00 – Intro2:17 – Feeling Unsure About My Marriage11:38 – Feeling Overwhelmed…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:17:38
Comedian Mel Mitchell joins me this week on the Couch! Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Mel Mitchell on social media at @itsmelmitch Follow Crissle’s Couch on…
Jan 20, 2026 · 1:10:25
Chef Jade is back to help me answer your questions. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Chef Jade on socials at @jadeofalljades Follow Crissle’s Couch on all…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:16:02
Comedian Sydnee Washington joins me this week on the Couch. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Sydnee Washington on socials at: justsydbw Follow Crissle’s Couch…
Jan 6, 2026 · 1:13:04
I’m answering your questions with the help of Mia Quinn-Maddox Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Mia Quinn-Maddox on socials at: @quinn_of_everything_Listen to…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:03:33
Please welcome lifestyle and motivational TikTok creator Justin Frett to the Couch! Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, private livestreams, & more! patreon.com/crisslescouch…
Dec 23, 2025 · 1:33:48
Clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel joins me to answer some of your therapy questions as the first licensed mental health provider on the Couch. Join The Patreon at…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:05:44
I'm answering more of your letters with guest host Lauren Miller. Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouchFollow Lauren…
Dec 11, 2025 · 12:06
Two of my dearest friends, Jade and Dustin, join me on this Patreon-exclusive episode of Crissle’s Couch. Subscribe at patreon.com/crisslescouch for just $5 to hear the full…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:12:01
Deante Kyle, host of the hit podcast Grits & Eggs, joins me this week on Crissle's Couch Join The Patreon at patreon.com/crisslescouch Follow Deante Kyle at @deante.kyle & the…
Dec 2, 2025 · 59:03
This week I’m joined by podcast host and bestselling author Mandii B for conversations about sex, dating, and calculating one’s worth. Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials…
Nov 25, 2025 · 52:42
We’re dealing with messy parents, whether to spin the block, and more on this week’s episode of Crissle’s Couch. Have an issue for the Couch? Email me advice@crisslescouch.com…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:10:58
Please welcome Loren Lorosa to the Couch! Follow Loren Lorosa at @lorenlorosa & @browngirlgrinding Follow Crissle’s Couch on all socials @crisslescouch Have an issue for the…
Nov 11, 2025 · 54:54
Welcome to Crissle's Couch! I'm answering your questions about dating in a new city, parenting solo by surprise, and more alongside this week's guest host Chef Jade. Have an…
Nov 6, 2025 · 3:43
Take a seat on Crissle’s Couch. Each week Crissle brings the sharp truth, lived experience, and insight to listener, solo reflections, and candid conversations—equal parts…
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