Bachelor on the Couch
Bachelor on the Couch
Liv Naya & Jenna Soldati
The podcast where comedy becomes clinical, join us as we look at Bachelor Nation through the lens of clinical mental health counseling. Co-hosts Liv Naya and Jenna Soldati combine their professional knowledge with their passion for their favorite reality tv show to provide teaching moments, psychological insights, and a better understanding of your favorite on-screen drama.
Episode 6: Women Supporting Women
Joey 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!
Mar 28, 2024
14 min
Episode 5: Golden Graziadei
Does 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.
Mar 21, 2024
20 min
Episode 4: Honest Hometowns
Six 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.
Mar 7, 2024
20 min
Episode 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?
Feb 22, 2024
22 min
Episode 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.
Feb 8, 2024
23 min
Episode 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)!
Feb 1, 2024
25 min
Episode 5: Accepting the Final Rose
Charity 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!
Aug 31, 2023
25 min
Episode 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.
Aug 17, 2023
22 min
Episode 3: People-Pleasing and Problem-Solving
Running 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 goodies
Aug 3, 2023
25 min
Episode 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.
Jul 20, 2023
24 min
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