Beyond the Norm

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Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

"We're back! Truth be told Stephen had covid and I had pneumonia." Well hello once again to our Ghouls and Goblins. We've been out sick for a couple of weeks (but nothing is more terrifying than that sickly death feeling, so to us it feels like we never really left) but we're back just in time for Halloween to get into the spooky spirit! To celebrate Christi has chosen highlight some local New Orleans hauntings she discovered scouring Reddit, a few of which Christi and Stephen have visited in the flesh and can confirm are 100% confirmed spooky and haunted. Because after all, what's more scary than a haunting in your own backyard? Well for starters some of these Reddit usernames which are equal parts inventive and unhinged. Quotes“I feel like I got sick because Christi was like 'I don't feel good.' Then because we talk so much I was like, 'I got to go get covid because I have to one up you!' And they you were like,' Just kidding I have pneumonia!' Oh, you still win.'” (00:36-00:48 | Stephen)“You just told me you love Temu and now you hate Temu, make up your mind. No I hate Temu because they lie to you and make you feel not special.” (11:35-11:42 | Chrisit & Stephen)“I don't want to be spooked like for realsies." (28:33-28:37 | Stephen)“These Reddit names are actually unhinged. Oh yeah, absolutely. I'm dying! Not Croatian Sensation!” (35:33-35:42 | Christi & Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

"I'm living my true crime fantasy right now," remarks Stephen as like many of us it's easy to fall down a true crime rabbit hole. You click one YouTube video then the next thing you know you've watched 300 hours of police interrogation footage, watched whatever the latest Netflix thing is (anyone else watching The Menendez Brothers show?) and then turned around and further explored those topics on your own true-crime podcast. Well welcome to the final step of that process, and Stephen has been thinking about this one for a while. It's been two years since the murder of Brad McGarry, an openly gay coal miner from Bellaire, Ohio who was found dead in his basement by his best friend David. Brad had faced great difficulty growing up as an openly gay man, and even though he still faced some prejudice over it the police simply couldn't connect anyone to the crime. But things took a turn investigators didn't expect when Brad's neighbor informed them he'd been having a secret affair for some years with none other than David, who was married and not openly gay. Could a lover's quarrel be the cause of Brad's murder? tune-in to find out! Quotes“What episode is this? I think it's going to be 10. Double digits! It's going to be really funny if it's not. (It is in fact 11)” (00:29-00:37 | Christi & Stephen)“Any time Christi asks something I'm just going to make sure it gets done so she never freaks out on me again.” (15:25-15:29 | Stephen)“If someone didn't know what we were talking about this would be a very perverse conversation. Christi I have a nice hole, not a big hole. Well it's a big hole. I can see the light shine through your hole. You actually really can..." (26:20-26:29 | Christi & Stephen)“Take it with a grain of salt. Oh my god I just ate a grain of salt too.” (37:16-37:20 | Christi) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024

"Do you know somebody by the name of Benjamin Franklin? Doesn't ring any bells." While it might be time for someone to go back to school to learn some American history, today's history lesson isn't something they taught you back in the day. On today's episode of Beyond the Norm we truly go outside of the norm and look at one of America's founding fathers through a new lens. There are many words that one could use to describe Benjamin Franklin, but would you ever expect a lot of them in his time were "perverse" "taint" "rank" and "feral"? It turns out Franklin had a noted history of being a pretty crazy sexual deviant, and Christi has all the salacious details. From his youth to his dying days Franklin indulged in just about all his sexual whims. He would frequent brothels and would bed women both old and young, often simultaneously! His first child wasn't even with his own wife, and she still raised that child! One things for certain, you'll never look at a $100 bill quite the same after today's episode. Quotes“Don't send Stephen nudes, that is my request. That's what Snapchat is for.” (02:38-02:45 | Christi & Stephen)“I don't want to be pretty! I wanna be scary and terrifying.” (08:50-08:53 | Stephen)“I feel like rather than being like you're a sex addict, if "pervert" is in there or "perverse" or anything, we're going down a slippery slope." (32:44-32:52 | Stephen)“I don't know if he had syphilis. Allegedly. Alright he frequented red light districts. Oh he had syphilis. Spoiler!” (34:40-34:51 | Christi & Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

"They found like a gelatinous mass in the septic tank because all the body parts had fused into a clump. You're not allowed to say the words "gelatinous mass" again!" Christi is very upset with Stephen because when he's not intentionally messing up words to keep his husband on his toes he's either struggling to say the right words at all or he won't stop saying "gelatinous mass"! What stories might compel Stephen to repeatedly use the phrase "gelatinous mass"? Well he's got two recent true crime stories for our Ghouls and Goblins this week that more than justify the use of the phrase. Our first story concerns the crimes of Xu Guoli, who was recently executed in China for the murder of his wife. Security footage showed his wife never left their residence and yet it took almost an entire year for the police to find her remains. How did Xu manage to hide the body for that long? The answer is so outrageous even Christi had a hard time believing it was real. In our second story we jump to Thailand where a Spanish celebrity chef, who also happens to be the son of two high profile Spanish actors, was just this week charged with the murder of a Columbian plastic surgeon he was meeting up with for a music festival. The detail of how he got caught and his "plan" might be up there for some of the dumbest crimes we've yet to cover. It turns out when you're rich you really can fail to the top, even when it comes to murder. Quotes“Hello all my Ghouls and Goblins... so stupid. I'm going to make it work though. It's going to work like "Fetch". Fetch is not a thing you dumbass.” (00:01-00:12 | Christi & Stephen)“I don't give a f**k what you do. I don't care what you do. You know as long as you're not murdering people or whatever.” (09:53-09:58 | Stephen)“He probably thinks that we're unhinged. No he knows we're unhinged, there's a difference." (26:27-26:32 | Christi & Stephen)“The craziest part of all of this... was homeboy murdered this guy and then went to the music festival that night.” (46:00-46:06 | Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

"We've all seen Poltergeist. Rule number one: leave Indian burial grounds alone!" While a good rule of thumb for all of our ghoulish listeners, unfortunately Poltergeist didn't exist in the 1800's or today's subject might have second guessed his decisions. In part due to Stephen's love of the Haunted Mansion ride, as a kid he and his friends became obsessed with real life haunted houses and discovered that not too far outside of Los Angeles in Redlands, CA there's the Barton Villa, one of California's oldest haunts. Constructed in 1866, it's the oldest surviving house in Redlands, though with a place as haunted as Barton Villa you can imagine no one ever wanted to go near it to even consider getting rid of it! What strange happenings occurred to give Barton Villa its reputation? What memories has Stephen kept of it after all these years that haunt him still? Tune-in to find out the answers to these questions and more! Quotes“I'm gonna start saying like, 'Hey all you cool ghouls and goblins!' You don't look amused.” (00:48-00:54 | Stephen)“What I'm saying is you're forgiven because pretty people are allowed to make mistakes... no that was so horrible! Oh my god Stephen, that's like something we say in private.” (18:22-18:29 | Christi & Stephen)“Watch I'm going to get like sued by Disney. Though this is like in the past and they didn't catch me. And I could just be making this up for clout... so that's what I'm doing." (35:34-35:47 | Stephen)“This is why we're both pretty, we don't do this stuff.” (44:36-44:39 | Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

"Someone is going to jump off a building if Christi walks by," jokes Stephen, but as Christi is quick to point out in some cases that isn't too far from the truth! But could you imagine one of those incidents occurring at the "Happiest Place on Earth"? It's true, and it's just one of many creepy Disneyland occurrences we'll be covering on this week's episode of Beyond the Norm. Now there is a surprising amount of haunted happenings occurring everyday at Disney Parks, like The Haunted Mansion alone might as well have its own wiki page for the real life haunts that inhabit its grounds. So expect this to be the first of MANY Disney themed episodes. So to kick things off we figured it would be appropriate to give a little sampler of every kind of Mickey-themed horror, from the ghosts of children lost on park grounds to the shocking way Disney handles deaths in the park and the lengths they'll go to keep things hush hush. So hunker down and practice your best rendition of "Grim Grinning Ghosts" because this is one ride you may not return from. Quotes“Everyone was a bullied gay kid in middle school, I get it. I was a bullied gay kid and I wasn't even gay. Well you're gay adjacent.” (18:48-18:55 | Christi & Stephen)“I hate Reddit. It's where they hate me the most so I don't normally patronize Reddit but for today I had to make an exception.” (23:07-23:14 | Christi)“It's the ghost of a little boy who has been given the name of Timmy by the cast-members. P.S. there is about eight Timmy ghosts in Disney properties. Every ghost is named Timmy, I don't know why." (23:26-23:36 | Christi)“Now this little boy haunts the Haunted Mansion. Well they always say there's 999 haunts and there's room for one more! Yeah I don't think they really mean that.” (32:28-32:39 | Christi & Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

"Pikachu?! It's Tinky-Winky! And actually Tinky-Winky was the purple one and Po was the yellow one. You are all over the place!" argues Stephen as Christi discovers if there's one line she shouldn't cross t's Stephen's nerdiness (it's ok Christi, Po was actually the red one!). An in depth-analysis of Tinky-Winky's purse might not be the spookiest topic to kick-off this week's episode, but trust us that once the actual topic gets underway you'll deeply miss the innocence of Tinky-Winky's purse. On this week's episode of Beyond the Norm Christi and Stephen are diving head first into two modern true-crime stories that are equal parts shocking and revolting. The first story concerns the fate of Lacey Fletcher, a woman who was left to die on her family's couch over the course of 12 years. After Lacey suffered a cognitive set-back in her 20's, her parents decided she was better off on the couch where they wouldn't have to deal with her. Slowly but surely Lacey's body atrophied into the cushions, fusing with the couch itself. The resulting scene was so horrific that the medical examiners determined it to be one of the cruelest crime scenes they'd ever witnessed. The second story brings us back to our Beyond the Norm home of New Orleans for the scandalous murder of Addie Hall by her boyfriend Zack Bowen. Trapped together by Hurricane Katrina, their relationship was already on the rocks and both Addie and Zack hit their breaking points. Addie handled it by requesting that Zack be evicted. Zach handled it by murdering Addie and killing himself. The eight page suicide note left behind by Zach detailed his crimes in exacting and haunting detail. The crime scene is the stuff of pure nightmares. There's still plenty of people in the French Quarter who remember the events well. Some of those people might even know Stephen and have given him a little direct insight into the lives of Zack and Addie, and if you tune-in he might just share them with you! Quotes“I should just change your name in my phone to Ignorant Bitch instead of Christi. I mean that's just more appropriate.” (5:42-5:48 | Stephen)“My husbands here, I'm not neglecting [the dog], he's taking care of her. Oh my god! Like if you could chew up food and spit it down her throat like a bird you would.” (31:41-31:48 | Christi & Stephen)“Hey thanks for your service! Here's some nipples!” (37:31-37:36 | Christi)“No human flesh was found in his system. Ok good. Which means that he didn't actually eat her... not that that makes it any better!" (43:34-43:42 | Christi & Stephen) LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

"I think people want to belong to something," Christi postulates as she picks up the pieces from last week's episode on cults to try and get to the heart of what makes groupthink tick. To better understand this phenomenon Christi has brought a true story for this week's episode that's sure to raise a few hairs every time you have to remind yourself that it really happened. It's the 1960's and Ron Jones, a Palo Alto history teacher, is trying to impart to his students why the German public was able to accept what the Nazis had done while they were active. Jones begins a little experiment to help teach his students a lesson. He founds "The Third Wave" movement and begins to teach his students strict forms of discipline and resolve. What starts as a brief classroom trial quickly explodes across the campus, with other classes of students getting involved and Jones taking on a more dictorial role in the proceedings. Is this a case of taking a lesson a lesson plan too far, or are the haunting implications of the Third Wave experiment a powerful statement on the nature of fascism? It's a scary reminder that sometimes if you ask someone wether they'd jump of a bridge if someone else did it, they might just answer yes. Quotes“The smell of Bourbon St. comes in waves. Like sometimes you're walking and you're vibing and you're like whatever. Then all of a sudden like a fucking Mack Truck to your face you're just like BAM, oh my god what is that?” (12:01-12:14 | Stephen)“He told them that they're going to salute each other both in and out of the class. Now right now it's just his class that's part of this Third Wave. I don't like it already. Oh, you're not going to like it at all." (26:44-26:56 | Christi & Stephen)“There were all kinds of people pushing back like this was unethical and you shouldn't have done that. But... I don't think anybody forgot that lesson. Was it unethical? Probably. Should you have kids literally about to riot each other at school? Probably not. By the way it's 1967 and I don't know if anyone knows but parenting didn't really exist in the 60's, 70's or 80's!” (36:28-36:52 | Christi & Stephen)“We talked about cults. How did it happen? This is how it happened. Everybody wants to belong.” (42:25-42:30 | Christi)  LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

"At one point if I was in that compound I'd be like, 'Look I get it. I'm your spiritual wife... but I gotta go.'" Stephen jokes, but it gets to the heart of the matter on what makes his chosen topic for this week episode, Cults, so fascinating. Why do people join and stay in cults? How do you convince 900+ people to take their lives for a stupid cause? Group think can be scary and that's what makes cults the scariest subject our wicked duo has tackled yet, because what's scarier that real life documented horrors? Ok Vampires are still 100% real and terrifying, but Scientology is lurking around the corner waiting for you in the night! Join us as we delve into five of America's most notorious cults... don't the crazy cults seem to always be American? What's wrong with us, why do we have so many cults?! From Jonestown to the Children of God we're just too good at being messed up. Quotes“Of course that was my first intro that I clearly need to work on. Well we just have to chat for a minute. Like you have to ease them in. I have to take you on a date first. Yes! You have to take us on a date before we go to bed. Does that say a lot about me that I'm like, 'Let's go! I'm ready!'” (1:58-2:16 | Christi & Stephen)“Group think? No... well I mean look I was part of a cult. It was called the ALDC! Like we're all like, 'We must win, we must win at all costs!'" (3:34-3:41 | Christi)“I taught myself high school! So my pronunciation and my literacy are fine ok. I'm a qualified teacher apparently!" (10:07-10:15 | Stephen)“Netflix just did a whole show on this, it was crazy. Thanks Christi now I have to go watch a whole freaking show now!” (24:49-24:55 | Christi & Stephen)  LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

"Florida, we need to have a talk." jokes Stephen as this week's story takes us to Key West where nothing ever wild happens! Just kidding, because even if nothing else weird ever happened in Key West this story would be enough to forever mark the city. It's certainly got both Christi and Stephen shaking in their boots as there's a level of macabre in this, very much true story, that's unforgettably creepy to its very core. We're of course talking about radiologist Carl Tanzler and his corpse bride. Often referred to as Count Carl von Cosel (a name and title he made up and gave himself), Tanzler became deeply committed to pursuing a patient of his after recalling a dream where his true love looked exactly like her. Unfortunately for Tanzler she passed away from tuberculosis, and unfortunately for her that didn't stop Tanzler. After two years of longing for his unrealized love, he took matter into his own hands and dug up her remains, hellbent on making her his wife. The many years it took to uncover Tanzler's sick escapades resulted in the situation only growing weirder, but you'll have to tune-in to discover the sordid details that even your spooky minded hosts struggle to fully accept is real. Quotes“So he just makes stuff up. He's just like, 'Eh, I think I'm gonna be a Count,' which by the way from this point forward I would like you to refer to me as Baroness, because uh, I'm a Baroness!” (11:10-11:18 | Christi)“So, Carl visits her daily and every night he continues to call here and propose over the phone. Bitch are you gonna tell him? She's dead boy, she ain't answering!." (15:40-15:54 | Christi & Stephen)“No I can relate because what always freaked me out was the Tooth Fairy." (34:30-34:33 | Stephen)“Fuck you Carl! Fuck you Carl! Alright so we're going to call this Stephen Give too Many Fucks.” (40:11-40:17 | Christi & Stephen)  LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

"She literally shoved someone's head into the mirror and it cracked and fell off the wall; then the bar had to replace it. You took me willingly to this bar? Oh yeah it's great!" If there's one thing Christi and Stephen can't seem to avoid it's haunted bars and houses around New Orleans. It wasn't enough that there were vampires, but now there's ghosts in the French Quarter too?! We promise to cover other cities at some point, but NOLA is just too spooky not to cover in more detail. I mean the realtors literally will promote on their For Sale signs if a house is haunted or not, it's serious business! Is it any wonder why Disney chose to put The Haunted Mansion in the New Orleans Square section of Disney? As Stephen gives tours around New Orleans, he hears a lot of first hand accounts of ghost sightings directly from his clients. Whether they're passing out in front of the infamous home of serial killer Madame LaLaurie or seeing Bloody Mary in a bar mirror, it's hard not to get the sense that something truly wicked is in the air that isn't just the humidity. Tune-in to hear some of Stephen's haunted highlights on this week's installment of Beyond the Norm and you too may feel a chill crawling up your spine! Quotes“I have to stop you, hold on. I have to yell at you. You didn't tell the whole fucking LaLaurie story! you talked about them buying back the slaves, you didn't talk about the night of the fire. Stephen that is the part of the LaLaurie story that makes people's jaws hit the floor. (...) She was just mutilating these people and basically they were torn from limb to limb in the atic. I guess I just totally B-lined around that. Yeah, you just forgot about the massive experimental torture!” (12:43-14:21 | Christi & Stephen)“It felt like... you know when aa gust of wind behind you kind of like pushes you? And I don't want to say it like grabbed my ass, but... Stephen! The ghost did not grab your ass." (23:40-23:52 | Christi & Stephen)“If you come with a group of girls (to New Orleans) and you're that one bitch that's like, 'My feet hurt I'm ruining the night!' because you didn't listen to us and wear tennis shoes, you're friends are going to hate you." (37:18-37:27 | Stephen)“She has artifacts, she has like... well I don't want to give it away. She gave me a raccoon dick.” (45:43-45:50 | Christi & Stephen)  LinksSend us your ghost or weird stories here: [email protected] Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

"When I did Christi's Couch, the most popular stories were always when I covered dark stuff," says Christi Lukasiak, though as a listener of Christi's Couch that may not come as too much of a surprise. You may know Christi as a Dance Moms OG, but she's also VERY into the dark and creepy side of things. What better way to explore those topics than with a podcast dedicated to them! Welcome to Beyond the Norm, a podcast dedicated to all those urban legends and things that go bump in the night. Joining Christi is her gay soulmate, Stephen Maynard, who has had quite a dark past himself with gigs at haunted theme parks and running a haunted tour company! Together they'll brave the depths of every macabre story out there. To kick things off we turn our attention to the place Christi and Stephen call home, New Orleans, to uncover it's vibrant and violent history with vampires. If you associate New Orleans with vampires, it's most likely because of Anne Rice and her 13 book opus "The Vampire Chronicles", which began with the New Orleans set "Interview with the Vampire". The book made the city synonymous with vampire culture and is host to many vampire themed events including The Endless Nights Vampire Ball, of which Christi and Stephen eagerly anticipate every year now. But there is a plethora of real historical tales of vampires in the city itself. As a city largely founded by criminals, New Orleans was a lawless town that would make it quite easy for a vampire to prey upon those who wouldn't be missed. There are even signs visible to this day that indicate there may be some truth to these tales. Join Christi and Stephen as they cover three of the French Quarter's most infamous vamps including The Carter Brothers, The Casket Girls and The Count of Saint Germain. Quotes“Don't ever walk around Bourbon Street in sandals. EW! I see people all the time... just don't do it. Or heels! I love the girls who try and rock the heels. Girls. There is not one flat suface in New Orleans. You are undoubtedly going to fall into a hole at some point, stone cold sober or not.” (8:02-8:21 | Christi & Stephen)“Well she was an energy vampire and it was funny because I was talking to her and then she goes, 'Hold on,' and then she goes [Make sucking noise] and I was like, 'What the fuck is happening,' and she says, 'I just fed on their energy!' Ok but here's the thing for being an energy vampire her energy was shit because she was an asshole.'" l(40:13-40:29 | Christi & Stephen)“I was like, 'maybe I'm a vampire,' and he literally looked at me and was like, 'No, you are a Were-Kitten,' and I just ran with it. I will forever be a Were-Kitten. But then I got low-key pissed because I was like, 'Well I couldn't be a werewolf?'” (41:33-41:46 | Stephen)“What doesn't track about that though is why would he bite her if he had bottles of blood already? Maybe he wanted warm fresh blood, Stephen. I'm just saying I don't trust that woman. She lied. Oh my god your victim blaming!” (49:21-49:34 | Christi & Stephen)  LinksSubscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/BeyondtheNormPodcast Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Follow Stephen on IG: www.instagram.com/s_c_mayo Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

“I remember looking up at myself for the first time. And my cousin kept saying, ‘I’m going to fix this. I'm going to fix this.’ And I literally looked at her and I was like, ‘How are you going to fix this?’ That was the first time I realized my whole upper lip was not there,” shares Brooklinn Khoury, close family friend and professional skateboarder. In November of 2020, Brooklinn suffered a horrific dog attack that disfigured her face. Following the attack was hours of chaos and continual surgeries to try to fix her face. In spite of enduring life altering trauma when she was only 21 years old, Brooklinn manages to maintain a positive outlook and shares her photos and videos on social media to inspire others in similar situations. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Brooklinn Khoury to talk about the attack, the aftermath, and how she manages to stay positive about life. Brooklinn’s life changed within a matter of seconds when her cousin’s dog, whom she had known for years, suddenly attacked her, biting onto her upper lip and essentially playing tug-of-war with her face. Brooklinn’s cousin did not call for an ambulance or immediately take her to the hospital, but Brooklinn explains that everyone responds to trauma differently and that they were both in shock, not fully understanding the extent of what had just happened. After her initial surgery to close the wounds, she could hardly recognize herself and had to live for years without an upper lip. To this day she is still undergoing corrective surgeries on her nose and lip after searching for a full year for a highly specialized surgeon to take on her case. Prior to the attack, Brooklinn had begun working in modeling for skateboarding companies, appeared in very high profile publications like Vogue, and even was in a music video. After the attack, brands backed out of having her represent them, but even that could not take away her positive outlook. Brooklinn is open about her experiences on social media even in the face of backlash and bullying because if she can inspire even one person, then she is happy. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to hear Brooklinn’s inspirational story. Learn how she managed to stay strong and maintain a positive attitude in the face of life altering trauma. Quotes “You don't really realize what your instincts are going to say until you're in that type of situation.” (27:42-27:58 | Brooklinn) “She screamed, ‘Oh my God, you're gonna sue me’!” (30:06-30:08 | Brooklinn) “If she would have put the lips on ice within two minutes, I would have had my lip.” (34:09-34:12 | Brooklinn) “I remember looking up at myself for the first time. And she kept saying, ‘I’m going to fix this. I'm going to fix this.’ And I literally looked at her and I was like, ‘How are you going to fix this?’ That was the first time I realized my whole upper lip was not there.” (35:51-36:03 | Brooklinn) “I remember taking off the bandage and looking at myself and I didn't even recognize who I was.” (53:43-53:47 | Brooklinn) “My doctor said to me, ‘You got into an accident. You can go two ways about this. One, you can feel bad for yourself, sit on the couch, and hide from everyone. Or you can heal and live your life exactly how you were going to do it anyway’.” (56:39-56:50 | Brooklinn) “I wanted to be the person that people could refer to like, ‘Hey, this girl is going through something. I can relate to her, and I'm gonna be okay.’ That's all I wanted to do. And if it helped one person, then I was doing something right.” (1:04:21-1:04:30 | Brooklinn) Links FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2022

“We can't ever hate ourselves into a body that we love, but we can love ourselves into a body that we love,” shares Kelley Nemiro, certified holistic health coach, pilates instructor, and founder of Wellness by Kelley. Through her coaching membership program, Kelley helps women live healthier lives by teaching them how to balance their hormones from the inside out. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Kelley Nemiro to talk about the role of hormones on overall health and body weight and how changing your mindset can be the most important behavioral shift of all. Through Kelley’s wellness membership program, she teaches women useful skills including how to do low impact workouts like pilates with slow-controlled movements, how to cook nourishing plant-based meals that balance blood sugar, and how to meditate for stress reduction. People often focus too much on how many calories a food has rather than the impact it has on blood sugar. Kelley explains that blood sugar impacts all of our other hormones, so if it is spiking and dipping constantly, it will be even more difficult to lose weight. When we are super stressed and under a lot of pressure, as is the case for most working women, especially working mothers, our bodies produce more cortisol which in turn slows down our metabolism. By understanding the role of hormones in weight loss and overall health, we can learn better habits that will help us to foster a better relationship with our bodies. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about the role of food, hormones, and stress on our overall health. Learn how to alter your perspective so that you can start loving the body you’re in. Quotes “A big part of the work that I do is shifting the mindset around not only food, but also around stress, and around how much pressure we put on ourselves.” (16:50-17:01 | Kelley) “A lot of that [perfectionism] comes from looking at Inner Child Trauma and seeing where this belief that I have to be productive all of the time comes from. I love my family, they're amazing human beings, but that's where mine came from and noticing that they're all kind of that Type A personality, then from that place, I can have so much more compassion for myself in saying, ``I'm gonna take a break because this is a learned behavior.” (19:37-20:07 | Kelley) “What you put into your body has probably the biggest impact besides your stress on your weight.” (27:07-27:15 | Kelley) “Hormones are made from fat and protein and so I think focusing each meal on having fat and protein in your diet is really key.” (29:19-29:29 | Kelley) “If we can shift the focus to slowly over time you eating more real whole food, and less of the processed packaged stuff, I promise, you'll start to notice a difference in your hormones.” (30:45-30:56 | Kelley) “It’s not just what you eat, it's also how you eat that really matters.” (31:09-31:11 | Kelley) “You have to create the space for the new habits to exist, because it takes time, it takes effort, it takes brain power to start to implement these things into your life.” (37:10-37:21 | Kelley) “Measuring is what gets things done. So if you can track it, and you can measure it, and you can say, Okay, I have done this for 28 days, I can do this for 28 more, that is a really good way to be able to continue to fuel your motivation is by getting some sort of habit tracker.” (37:40-37:58 | Kelley) Links Follow Kelley here: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbykelley/ Check out Kelley's website here: https://wellnessbykelley.com/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2022

“The more we bring everyone's gifts and potential into the world through giving them the tools that they need, the more we all benefit,” explains Briana Borten, Spiritual Mentor. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Briana Borten to talk about the healing properties of energy work, listening to signs from the universe, and giving back. After graduating from high school, Briana experienced a horrible accident that broke her neck. She was in a lot of pain and barely able to function until she was gifted three energy working sessions by her step-mother. Energy work changed her life by reducing her pain to the point where she could be functional on her feet again. Through this experience, Brianna learned that when you surrender to the signs the universe sends for you and collaborate along your path, magic happens. She believes in helping others showcase their gifts. When money and resources are in the hands of spiritually rooted individuals, the world changes in amazing ways. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about meditation, spiritual energy, money, and living your authentic life. Learn how to make space, manifest abundance, and become a co-creator with the universe. Quotes “I was wasting no time, which I think actually came from really thinking I was going to die when I was 18. We are not guaranteed any amount of time.” (13:05-13:18 | Briana) “The universe constantly navigates my path to this very specific thing. And when I veer from that in a way that isn't just to be added, I just get put right back.” (14:43-14:56 | Briana) “If we want something beyond what's predictable, and moving into the potentiality of the world, then we have to learn how to surrender.” (18:07-18:20 | Briana) “When you co-create with the universe so much more magic happens.” (18:35-18:39 | Briana) “The more we get everyone's gifts and potential into the world through giving them the tools that they need to do that, the more we all benefit.” (24:14-24:25 | Briana) Links FOLLOW BRIANA HERE: https://www.instagram.com/brianaborten/?hl=en CHECK OUT BRIANA HERE: www.brianaborten.com/sacredrelationships FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2022

Every Monday on her Instagram stories, host Christi Lukasiak takes time to do an “Ask Me Anything” with her followers, and this week she’s bringing it to Christi’s Couch. In this episode, Christi answers listener questions and gives her advice on the topics most frequently asked to her. Take a moment to have a coffee with Christi as she answers some commonly asked questions. She discusses her favorite summer reads, her dislike of cooking, and her advice for choosing the right sorority. Christi does not shy away from more difficult questions like whether it is ever difficult to get out of bed in the morning or how she maintained a healthy marriage during Dance Moms. She gives advice on everything from choosing your first designer handbag to choosing what to do after high school. Her overarching messages for everyone are to be authentic and that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to hear Christi answer questions and give advice on situations ranging anywhere from cooking, relaxing after a vacation, and choosing a sorority. Learn Christi’s life motto, whether she still has the Dance Moms costumes, and why she chose to put Clara in dance in spite of Chloe’s traumatic experiences. Quotes “Do you still have the Dance Moms costumes? I do. I don't have everything for sure.” (16:06-16:12 | Christi) “I feel like cooking is relentless. Because if you're cooking breakfast, then you have to cook lunch, and then you have to cook dinner and you're constantly in a state of cleaning. I remember my grandmother never leaving the kitchen. She was constantly a short order cook. Something about it I just don't like. So honestly, I don't love cooking. But when I do cook, I am a good cook.” (18:17-18:42 | Christi) “I feel like the first thing that you need to do after you travel in order to reset, is get yourself organized back at home. Which means you need to open up your suitcase and empty it. You need to unpack, wash your clothes, and put them away so that you don't have that suitcase sitting there eyeballing you from across the room at all times.” (22:10-22:31 | Christi) “My life motto is ‘I literally can do anything I put my mind to’. That's what I think. I think anyone can do anything you put your mind to.” (29:48-29:59 | Christi) “When you're on a reality show, there's an entire crew of people and all of these producers and everything. Everyone's whole goal is to lie and put you in situations that are going to get visceral reactions from you. So you kind of tend to have trust issues.” (34:28-34:44 | Christi) “My best advice for rushing is do not pretend to be someone you are not because you quote unquote, want to get into the best sorority. Be honest with yourself and choose the sorority that is right for you.” (41:14-41:27 | Christi) “Be as authentically you as possible and find the place that you are comfortable.” (41:55-42:01 | Christi) Links FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2022

“I just want to encourage anyone out there who struggles, you are not alone. Get therapy. Go seek help. Find the things that work for you,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi talks about her personal mental health journey which began with a misdiagnosis and changed dramatically when she was properly diagnosed and given the correct medication. When Christi first sought help for her depression, she was treated with very minimal doses of generic antidepressants that did not help her. After finding a new doctor, she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, and began an intensive therapy program. When that did not help, she finally found a doctor who recognized her symptoms for what they were and ultimately diagnosed her with Bipolar Disorder. Since Bipolar is mostly a hereditary chemical imbalance, it requires specific medications to help correct the imbalance, and therapy alone would not have been enough. After her diagnosis, Christi struggled with the stigmas surrounding Bipolar disorder, including having to take medication. She knew in her heart that people would scrutinize her behavior on Dance Moms even worse if they knew. Rather than succumbing to the stigmans, Christi decided to share her story with others in hopes of offering support and encouraging others to seek the help they may need. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to hear more about Christi’s personal mental health journey. Learn more about the importance of finding the right therapist, destigmatizing medication, and exploring different treatment methods such as hypnotherapy, EFT tapping, and meditation. Quotes “Bipolar disorder is very hereditary. It is a chemical imbalance that is hereditary, so it literally is not my fault. I take responsibility for what I can do for it, but the fact that I have it wasn't because I did something wrong. Once you release yourself from that guilt and assignment to yourself, it's very, very freeing.” (25:32-26:01 | Christi) “Honestly, I think my most helpful work has been my own mental reframe. Instead of looking at it as a death sentence, look at it as an opportunity because you have struggled through things and you've persevered.” (26:53-27:11 | Christi) “I just want to encourage anyone out there who struggles, you are not alone. Get therapy, go seek help, and find the things that work for you.” (28:31-28:42 | Christi) “If you don't like your therapist, find another one. Because that makes all the difference in the world. You have to have somebody you're comfortable with.” (28:42-29:01 | Christi) Links FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2022

“The only thing that our universe is bringing to us is an amplification of our own thoughts, our own feelings and our own daily behaviors,” shares Allyson Byrd, money mindset strategist. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Allyson Byrd to talk about mindset change, imposter syndrome, and unlocking abundance by learning to listen to the signs sent by your universe. We all have our own universe that is created based on our unique lived experiences, but most of us are playing pretend trying to be part of an existence that matches our friends and neighbors. So many people try to go into manifestation without being honest with themselves, and manifestation will not work unless you are honest about what you are wanting to manifest. In order to combat imposter syndrome and really commit to the mindset shifts that are necessary for manifesting the life you desire, you have to be truthful with yourself and the people you interact with. You must release toxic thoughts and feelings that are holding you back and stop pretending to be happy or satisfied when you aren’t. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about manifesting your best, most authentic life, defeating imposter syndrome, and being open to the signs your universe is trying to send you. Learn how to stop holding yourself back with doubts, fears, and dishonesty and instead live truthfully and openly, so that you can receive all that your universe has to offer you. Quotes “What most humans are doing as they step into manifestation is pretending that they're pleased. They're pretending that they're happy. They're pretending that they're satisfied. And what stops most of humanity from living a conscious existence is that pretend game.” (24:00-24:17 | Allyson) “One of the greatest resources that we have for manifesting every desire of our hearts are the people around us. But for some reason, we do not tell the truth to the people around us.” (24:27-24:39 | Allyson) “Whenever you feel those signs of ‘I feel like an impostor,’ it's a moment for you to just look around and go, ‘Wait, am I in a new territory? Am I challenging myself at this moment? Is this a moment for me to try something on?’” (30:09-30:27 | Allyson) “People think unlocking abundance is ‘help me know what to do more.’ And you don't need to do anything else. You need to be more yourself by releasing yourself of red light feelings and toxic thoughts.” (33:23-33:39 | Allyson) “Your Universe will always seek confirmation of your desires, and how will your universe do that? Your universe will always help you see the very thing that you've been given to be, do, or have by showing it to you. So jealousy is actually a supernatural template of possibility. It's a life bonus, because you get to see your dream being done right in front of you, and make decisions from the outside looking in.” (37:52-38:28 | Allyson) “The only thing that our universe is bringing to us is an amplification of our own thoughts, our own feelings and our own daily behaviors.” (41:13-41:21 | Allyson) Connect with Allyson Byrd: Follow Allyson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamallysonbyrd/?hl=en Work with Allyson: https://links.allysonbyrd.com/links FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2022

“Communication is so important and it's probably one of the most important things you can do for your safety,” shares Cathy Pedrayes, safety guru, author, and everyone’s favorite TikTok mom friend. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Cathy Pedryes to talk about everyday safety and security measures that are easy to do but that you may not have thought of before. Cathy shares that being the mom friend came naturally to her long before she ever identified as one. She began sharing quick safety tip videos on TikTok and they took off because she was sharing unique ideas such as keeping frosting in the car in case of diabetic emergencies. Cathy got many of her ideas from her background as a scientist working with OSHA regulations and from her time working in TV for QVC. Often, people will ask questions that are meant to determine your level of vulnerability. They may want to access your financial situation, determine if you are alone, or uncover any resources you are lacking that they can then exploit. Celebrities and anyone whose job puts them in the public eye sometimes receive safety training for how to answer certain fan questions that risk giving away personal information, but these techniques can benefit anyone. By always communicating your location with a loved one, having answers to personal questions prepared ahead of time, being constantly aware of your surroundings, and thinking ahead, you can keep yourself much safer on a daily basis. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about everyday safety. Learn little tips and tricks you can start using right away to keep yourself and your loved ones safe whether you’re in your neighborhood or traveling abroad. Quotes “I find that oftentimes the types of questions that people ask are questions that speak to your vulnerability.” (36:48-36:55 | Cathy) “When people are asking, ‘Oh, are you traveling alone, you're getting back home alone? Are you going out with friends tonight?’ Yes, yes you are. You are always with a group of people. No, it's not your first time visiting, you have friends that live in town.” (38:47-38:59 | Cathy) “Sometimes people don't realize that the questions they're asking, even if they mean it innocently, it's asking you to give up personal information.” (39:50-39:59 | Cathy) “Communication is so important and it's probably one of the most important things you can do for your safety.” (48:39-48:46 | Cathy) Links Follow Cathy on TikTok HERE Grab a copy of her book HERE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2022

“Our minds will keep us in our comfort zone, no matter how painful that is, because the unknown is so scary and so difficult to conceptualize for all of us,” explains Scout Sobel, founder of Scout’s Agency and author of The Emotional Entrepreneur, a guidebook for navigating the emotional challenges of launching, running, and scaling a business. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Scout Sobel to talk about the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship. Scout talks openly about being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and how it influenced the course of her life. She shares that until she took radical responsibility for her own life and realized she did have agency over how she was reacting to her depression, she remained stuck in a cycle of victimhood. Scout saw that she was choosing to stay in her depressive episodes, because it was more familiar and comfortable than trying something new. She started taking full responsibility for her life by taking advantage of every self help book, support group, and program she could. Once Scout got into the world of entrepreneurship, she realized that the largest threat to the success of her business was her emotions. This inspired her to write a book of lessons that would guide other women with similar struggles through the emotional roadblocks of starting and running a business. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about mental illness and entrepreneurship. Learn how the dominant narrative in mental health keeps people stuck in a cycle of victimization and how to navigate the anxiety of taking radical responsibility for your life. Quotes “Our minds will keep us in our comfort zone, no matter how painful that is, because the unknown is so scary and so difficult to conceptualize for all of us.” (40:49-41:00 | Scout) “The narrative that this is out of your control is a highly disempowering narrative that keeps you in the victimhood. It keeps you helpless, it keeps you not inspired to take action.” (43:59-44:09 | Scout) “You do have agency over your life. You do have power over your life. And you don't have to be afraid of yourself.” (44:32-44:38 | Scout) “Whenever I get to a point where I think that I'm hopeless, and there's no beauty in the world, I know that my depression is lying to me and I'm temporarily unable to see beauty.” (47:52-48:01 | Scout) “I saw so many women my age who had the financial means. Who had the resources, the education, who could start businesses at this snap of their fingers, and they weren't doing it not because they didn't have all that, but because they were afraid. And I said, Whoa, this game is so much more emotional than anybody's giving it credit.” (53:03-53:22 | Scout) “You've survived every second of that emotion because you're still listening to me talking, which means you're still surviving. And if you've survived it before, it means you can survive it again and again and again.” (58:39-58:50 | Scout) Links Follow Scout on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/ Grab a copy of Scout’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578951754 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2022

“There's this huge market for people that have dual skin concerns, and nothing that addresses it,” shares Kayleigh Clark, co-founder of CLEARstem, a skincare company that combines anti-aging and anti-acne solutions into one product line while also providing skincare education. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with both co-founders of CLEARstem, Kayleigh Clark and Danielle Gronich, to talk about the combination of acne and aging concerns that many adults struggle with. Acne doesn't just go away when you get older. Unfortunately, many anti-aging products include pore clogging ingredients that trigger breakouts and many acne products are too harsh and leave behind scars. Danielle and Kayleigh created CLEARstem because they saw that there was a need for products that would combine anti-aging properties with ingredients that were safe for acne-prone skin and would also help clear up existing breakouts and scars. With Danielle’s experience running her acne clinic and Kayleigh’s experience as a nutritionist, together they set out to design a skincare line and education platform that empowers people to regain control over their skin. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about skincare. Learn how to check your products for acne triggers and which foods to eliminate from your diet to help you get clearer and healthier skin. Quotes “There's this huge market for people that have dual concerns, and nothing that addresses it. In fact, one area like anti-aging cancels out the acne and acne products damage your skin and cancel out your anti-aging. So they were really conflicting categories, but we combined them.” (15:29-15:44 | Kayleigh) “When you see these ads that pop up like this is the one thing that cured my acne it’s total bullshit. Pardon my french, but it's never just one thing. And that's why acne is so difficult for people to clear.” (19:35-19:46 | Danielle) “Never ever assume. Just because something's organic or clean or natural or has a bunch of reviews doesn't mean anything. In fact, a lot of organic skincare is the worst for acne because it uses a ton of shea butter and coconut oil.” (27:09-27:20 | Danielle) “No one else is living your life except for you. You are the only one living it. And so why not create an amazing atmosphere and life that you’re building things in.” (32:37-32:46 | Kayleigh) “We knew if we wanted to actually help people clear their skin, products don't do everything. Products will create so much change and eliminating the pore clogging ingredients will create so much change. But if something's going on with digestion, or they're eating dairy, or they're over-supplementing with wheat, they're never going to get clear. So we create a cascade effect of change by providing additional education that's not only transformed people's skin, but their health as well.” (37:11-37:39 | Kayleigh) Links Connect with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Clark: CLEARstem Website: https://clearstemskincare.com CLEARstem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearstemskincare Kayleigh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina Danielle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.the.acne.guru FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2022

“Whatever the space is you're working on, you are emptying it 100%. If you're not emptying first, it’s like you just keep putting a bandaid on it,” shares Ria Safford, CEO of RíOrganize, a luxury home organization business. Ria is the go-to celebrity home organizer with clients all over the United States. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Ria to discuss easy tips you can use to reorganize your home. Home organization can feel particularly overwhelming if you are not a Type A personality. To make things easier for all, Ria breaks home organization into small steps and helps her clients create systems that align with their daily routines. According to Ria, the first step to home organization is making sure you’re in the correct mindset to begin organizing and that you have the appropriate amount of time to dedicate to it. Start with just one space, which can be as small as the junk drawer, and empty it completely. Focus your attention on organizing that one space and deciding if each item in there is still serving a function. This method will help reintroduce you to the items you own and organize them in a way that makes them more accessible to you. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about home organization. Learn simple tips that you can start using today to make the spaces in your home better serve you. Quotes “Whatever the space is you're working on, you need to empty it 100%. If you're not emptying first, it’s like you just keep putting a bandaid on it.” (39:03-39:12) [Ria] “It's been called a junk drawer forever. One of the little things that we do is we call it an essentials drawer, because that switches your mindset when you're placing things in it.” (41:25-41:35) [Ria] “It doesn't have to be categorized in the way that people just assume it should be.” (45:03-45:07) [Ria] “We want your spaces to be routine ready.” (45:26-45:28) [Ria] “I’ve never been the minimalist that likes to clear all the counters so it looks like no one lives here. People have stuff and that's okay. Let's find a good system for them.” (49:59-50:09) [Ria] Links Connect with Ria Safford: Ria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riorganize/ Target collection: https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=riorganize&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all%20categories&tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7Cundefined%7Criorganize%7C%7C%7C%7Cservice%7C%7C%7C%7C&searchTermRaw=rior Amazon line: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A5897FAE-CA57-4DE2-874F-2DD61733AF82/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A07207722O0DS8QXJJW4A&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=e31bc5415121d926d02e5c30301bf259&hsa_cr_id=2324580130201&lp_asins=B09MV2RB9T%2CB09MV458YF%2CB09MV2P9RW&lp_query=ria%20safford%20collection&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_hl&pd_rd_w=vkSm0&pf_rd_p=488a18be-6d86-4de0-8607-bd4ea4b560f3&pd_rd_wg=ZJHLw&pf_rd_r=HTXCJASQ13P1YVNK0GHC&pd_rd_r=f9f40eda-ffa9-4899-a091-7179beae7d91 Join me in the Keys to Unlocking Your Dream Life Workshop: https://adulting.christilukasiak.com/signature-8-week-course FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2022

“When good people are doing good things in the world, it ripples out and it touches a lot of people,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi introduces the concept of universal laws by explaining the first five laws and how they can work in our favor. Universal laws are energy-related laws that we can’t physically see, but are always happening around us. These laws help us to understand how our subconscious minds act as co-creators alongside the universe. When we understand universal laws, we can make them work for us instead of against us. Christi explains the first five universal laws to be the law of oneness, the law of vibration, the law of attraction, the law of correspondence, and the law of cause and effect. By learning how these laws function and interconnect, we can align our energy to attract good things for our lives. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to learn about the first five universal laws and how to use them in your favor to bring more positive things into your life. Quotes “When you talk or think about universal laws, and you begin to understand them, then might wonder, “how can I make them work in my favor?” (27:56-28:09) “Most people honestly work against universal laws in their day-to-day life because they don't understand them. So we're working against these things, and that's when life feels hard. That's when we're struggling.” (28:42-28:54) “When good people are doing good things in the world, it ripples out and it touches a lot of people.” (35:42-35:47) “When you are in a particular frequency, you become a magnet for it. It doesn't have anything to do with sitting on your couch and thinking about things, you have to feel it. Emotion is just energy in motion.” (43:24-43:41) “I still had good things coming to me because my overall dominant vibe is not misery. It was on Dance Moms,and you could see that I had misery attracted to me all the time.” (45:24-45:37) “When you begin to understand universal laws and you begin to leverage them in your life, it really does make things a lot easier because they're working–whether you believe in them or not. So you might as well work with them in your favor because life is tough enough.” (53:21-53:38) Links: Join me for the FREE 5 Biggest Blocks Preventing You From Living Your Dream Life: https://adulting.christilukasiak.com/transformation-workshop-waitlist FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2022

“It’s so important for us to get to the root of these beliefs,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi breaks down common limiting beliefs and misconceptions about money that could be holding you back. When thinking about limiting beliefs, we have to consider where those beliefs come from. As children, we are constantly observing our parents and soaking everything up like little sponges. It is likely that our relationship with money will be influenced by how our parents think about money, which is influenced by how their parents thought about money and so on. Christi provides compelling evidence that dismantles common limiting beliefs including that you have to go to college to make money, that you have to work really hard to get money, and that credit cards are evil. In examining those beliefs, you’ll recognize that they are not always true. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to learn how to remove the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back so you can reestablish your relationship with money and find financial success. Quotes “Oftentimes, anything that we feel limits us, we can eradicate that belief. Because we'll find supporting evidence that shows that is not always true. And if it's not always true for everyone, why does it need to be true for me, or you?” (12:55-13:18) “We have to take into account that going to college isn't exactly a guarantee that you're going to get a great job and earn a ton of money. There are so many people out there who earn great money that maybe didn't go to college.” (15:32-15:51) “Chances are, you're blocking this from coming to you because you have this limiting belief that you have to work really hard and sacrifice to make money.” (25:12-25:22) “When we are living with these limiting beliefs, we are basically putting up a big fat wall around us that prevents the flow of money for exchanging our gifts with the world.” (27:13-27:27) “We have seen people in our lifetimes go from struggling to maybe having wealth in some way, shape, or form. And it doesn't make them a bad person. It doesn't make them a good person, it magnifies the person that they already are. Because it's the intention behind what is done with that money.” (29:10-29:29) “Money actually is not a limited resource. There is enough out there for everyone.” (32:34-32:38) “It's so important for us to get to the root of these beliefs. When you think something like this, ask yourself, “Where did I learn that from?” (34:10-34:19) Links Join the 5-Day Keys to Unlocking Your Dream Life waitlist HERE Grab Be a Money CEO HERE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2022

“Human design is essentially your energetic blueprint,” explains host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi explains the basics of human design, a concept that combines astrology, quantum physics, chakras, biochemistry, and the Kabbalah Tree of Life to explain individual human behavior. Human design is evaluated through a body graph which takes into account your date, location, and time of birth to determine your energy type, strategy, signature, authority, and non-self theme. To unlock your human design, you first need to obtain your body graph, which is available online for free. Once you have your graph, you can follow along as Christi goes into detail about each of the five main energy types: manifester, manifester-generator, generator, projector, and reflector. Christi also discusses the strategy and signature affiliated with each energy type and then talks about different authority types and how they influence behavior. When you understand how you work and how you make decisions, it can really help you to understand your place in the world. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch to learn how to interpret your own body graph so you can better understand the basics of your human design. Quotes “When I first read my chart, I realized that it was almost like unlocking a little secret box inside of me. And when I was reading it, I felt like it was really right.” (5:41-5:58) “Human design is essentially your energetic blueprint.” (10:20-10:24) “It essentially is what is imprinted on your systems and your cells at that exact moment of your central nervous system, which becomes your unconscious self, and then your personality or your conscious self at birth. So it takes all of these different things into account.” (12:03-12:18) “We're always told, listen to your gut feeling, but sometimes people struggle with that. And chances are, if you struggle with your gut feeling, it's because your authority is coming from a different place. We all have intuition, and authority just gives us a way to individualize how we access it.” (51:21-51:43) “We all like peace. We all like satisfaction. We all like success, right? And the more we can start using this to our advantage, the better our lives are going to be.” (1:04:25-1:04:35) Links Join the 5-Day Keys to Unlocking Your Dream Life waitlist HERE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2022

“I feel like my contribution to this ridiculous time we're living in is to give people back a sense of self-love,” says Debra Silverman, Celebrity Astrologer and Psychotherapist. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Debra to discuss the role astrology plays in psychotherapy. Over the last 45 years of studying astrology, Debra has recognized the connection between astrology and effective therapy. After realizing that other therapists don’t consider their clients’ astrological charts when drawing up a treatment plan, Debra understood why therapy was not successful for many people. Debra explains that by not integrating astrological charts into a treatment plan, a therapist may try to get their clients to change in ways that are fundamentally opposite of where the stars intended them to be. By using astrology as a tool in her practice, Debra is able to help clients find acceptance, discover their purpose, and befriend their own souls. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a conversation about the intricate world of astrology. Learn how understanding your birth chart can teach you about yourself, your purpose, and the world around you. Quotes “If you put your soul in the front seat, rather than letting your ego drive your ship, then there's a tandem practice going on. It's like a bicycle built for two, but you can't live without your ego period.” (39:10-39:26) “You have to look at your life to determine ‘what did your soul sign up for?’ And then you need to accept it and stop trying to change it. If therapists let their clients be who they are, and not instruct them to be like them, there would be a great ease.” (41:12-41:33) “I feel like my contribution to this ridiculous time we're living in is to give people back a sense of self-love. It's the medicine that we're all starving for.” (48:47-48:57) “We get programmed with some kind of hardwired for what normal is, which is a setting on the dryer. I have not met normal yet.” (1:04:46-51:04:55) Connect with Debra Silverman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrasilverman_astrology/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8h-BJfBv-DzhaUSg_IJzFg?view_as=subscriber Website: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/debrasilvermanastrology?_rdc=1&_rdr Freebies: https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/freepodcastgift-jp http://debrasilvermanastrology.com/freegift Get on the waitlist for the 5-Day Keys to Unlocking Your Dream Life Workshop HERE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2022

“You do what you need to do to keep yourself sane and you do what you need to do to keep that baby alive and healthy,” says host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi reflects back on her experience of the early days of motherhood and shares with listeners some of the viable lessons she learned along the way. Becoming a mom changes everything and it’s important to allow yourself the grace to learn from and accept any mistakes that you make along the way. As a new mother, you must understand that you are doing the best that you can with the resources you have. The most important thing to do as a mom is to take care of yourself and your baby. Don’t compare yourself to all the picture perfect moms on Instagram, because that is not real life. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for an honest conversation about being a new mom. Learn more about the importance of asking for help, how to recognize the “baby blues”, and why you need to stop comparing yourself to other moms on social media. Quotes “As you're experiencing things as a new parent, I think that a really important point to keep in mind is you always have to give yourself some grace.” (16:29-16:37) “You have to eliminate expectations of what other people are telling you you should or shouldn't do.” (21:58-22:04) “At the end of the day, you just need to keep your baby alive. That's the biggest piece of advice. It doesn't matter if you have the best Instagram posts, if they're wearing the best outfit, if you look perfect, or if you have bounced back in your body. You do what you need to do to keep yourself sane and keep that baby alive and healthy.” (27:21-27:48) “At the end of the day, you're living real life, you're not living in an Instagram post.” (32:56-33:02) “The number one thing you can do for your kids is to hold space for them. Hold space for them to let them know that it's okay to figure things out.” (44:39-44:54) Links CLICK HERE FOR THE 5-DAY HUMAN DESIGN WORKSHOP FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2022

“If you really loved me, you would do this.” These bone-chilling words were said by David Brown to his daughter Cinnamon as he tried to convince her to shoot his wife. David was a master manipulator with a long history of grooming and abusing young girls. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, host Christi Lukasiak takes listeners on a true crime journey through the grizzly and complicated murder of Linda Brown. If you don’t remember the case of Linda Brown, the infamous name of Cinnamon Brown might ring a bell. At the time of Linda’s murder, Cinnamon was only 14 years old living part-time with her father David, his new wife Linda, and Linda’s 17-year-old little sister Patty. The original story presented to the police about a child murderer was horrific enough, however, police knew there was more to it. While Cinnamon was initially the only person charged for the crime, it was later revealed that there were two people involved. Tune into this week's episode of Christi’s Couch for a dive into a truly fascinating and disturbing true-crime story that will leave you on your seat. Quotes • “I respect your opinion, please respect mine. That’s the thing here is everybody’s opinion is safe. We all are entitled to it. We’re all from different backgrounds and different walks of life and we are clearly going to have different opinions on things. That’s the beauty of the world, especially the United States.” (6:49-7:11) • “If you really loved me you would do this.” (57:57-58:01) “• She said, ‘I’m ashamed that I loved my father enough to shoot Linda and I didn’t want to admit it or to accept it.’ David had also told Linda after she took the pills, that he thought it was a good idea if she shot herself in the head, just to make the police think she really did try to kill herself. When she’s telling this story to the police, it does not dawn on her that David really wanted her to die. It actually doesn’t dawn on her until she’s testifying in court. When Linda has that moment of realization that she was expendable to her father, you could see her whole spirit drain out of her.” (1:06:04-1:06:58) Links FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM CHECK OUT MY TIK TOK WATCH MY LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2022

“We are going to put your best foot forward and we are going to create this peace around your day instead of being in this reactive, jumping up, making a coffee, running out the door vibe,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi explains the six steps to creating a morning routine that will change your life. The way you start and end your day can have a big influence on your mood and overall success. Christi shares tips for how to ensure a better day by creating a morning routine. Get a jump on your day by putting your alarm clock across the room, drinking water first thing to wake up your body, and putting on some comfortable clothes. Then, you’ll be motivated to start your day with SAVERS, the six steps to the “miracle morning.” Christi explains each step of SAVERS: silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, read, and scribe in detail to help you start each day with intention instead of reaction. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a motivational conversation with host Christi Lukasiak on how to establish a morning routine that will help you meet each day with your best foot forward. Learn more about each step of SAVERS and start building your perfect morning routine. Quotes: “Your last thought that you have at night actually is your first thought that you have in the morning.” (22:15-22:23) “You're going to take this extra time that you now have carved out for yourself, and we’re going to do things that are going to create such a massive shift in your everyday life that it is going to cause ripple effects throughout the day, and throughout the week, throughout the month. We are going to put your best foot forward and we are going to create this peace around your day instead of being in this reactive, jumping up, making a coffee, running out the door vibe.” (27:32-28:07) “That silence opened me up to letting my brain rest and bringing me centered in my being, but it also allowed me to listen to my inner intuition and start to pick up on little messages and ideas that I might not have had time for during the day because I never shut the fuck up and listened.” (29:20-29:43) “When you say the words ‘I am,’ whatever follows those words ‘I am’ dictates your identity.” (32:41-32:48) “I encourage you to start by visualizing your day to go as smoothly and effortlessly as possible, so that when the day is over you’re like ‘that was a really great day.’ Anything that you’re worried about, visualize it going as perfectly as possible.” (39:29-39:44) “There is a lot to be said about the benefits of putting pen to paper and seeing what comes out.” (44:11-44:18) Crush Your Goals: https://adulting.christilukasiak.com/crush-your-goals-like-a-boss-df Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi Get 15% off your purchase of the Greens & Superfoods blend at https://bloomnu.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2022

“Life is like swimming across an ocean. You’re never gonna make it if you never have time to take a moment to stop and relax,” explains Christi Lukasiak, Dance Moms star, motivational speaker, and mindset coach. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, host Christi shares the top seven things she knows now that she wishes she had known when she was younger. Whether you’re a college student starting your first job or an established adult looking to switch things up, Christi has tips to help reshape how you approach your career, your relationships, and your personal life. From how to best battle imposter syndrome to how to carve more time for yourself into your busy schedule, Christi shares how you can make meaningful changes that improve your life. Never be afraid to try new things and take risks. You deserve to live your life to the fullest. Tune into this week’s episode of Christi’s Couch for a motivational conversation with host Christi Lukasiak about how to chase your dreams and live the life you want. Come away with tips Christi wishes she had known when she graduated from college. Quotes “The number one thing that you need to remember about a job interview and feeling competent in getting rid of that imposter syndrome is these are working professionals. They have a job to do. They only have a set amount of hours in a day to dedicate to interviewing people for a role or a position. If you were not qualified, they would not waste their time with you.” (18:28-18:53) “Even if you are doing a Zoom interview…get dressed the whole way down to your shoes in your outfit. Don’t just cop out and put on the top if it’s a serious interview. You hold yourself differently. It is amazing how different you can approach things just by changing your posture. You don’t need a million dollars. You don’t need a 10,000 dollar suit. Just having that confidence will change everything for you.” (21:01-21:33) “When you allow yourself to be creative… that is the time when you’re actually closest to your higher self and all of the universal knowledge that’s available to you. Because you’re being creative and creativity comes from the subconscious.” (28:14-28:32) “Life is like swimming across an ocean. You’re never gonna make it if you never have time to take a moment to stop and relax. So, the way I explain work life balance is we need to have buoys or we need to have life preservers in the water that we are swimming to. Maybe every single day on your calendar you have something that is 10, 15 minutes just for you. Maybe it’s a bath. Maybe it’s reading a book…I’m saying you do something that you enjoy and you look forward to. 15 minutes. If you have 30 or an hour, great. But you need to have something on your list every single day or time in your schedule cause that’s a life preserver. That’s a little one. And then you need to have a slightly larger life preserver on the weekends…And then once a month you have something slightly bigger.” (28:52-30:03) “Do not be afraid to try things. Move to a new city. If that’s your dream. Move. Go. You’re only young once. You’re only going to be that free once…The worst thing that could happen is it doesn’t work out and you go home…Take those risks. Take those chances.” (31:15-31:38) “If you’re always looking for someone else to complete you, you’re always going to feel a little bit empty because it’s not their job. Your job is to complete you. Their job is to complete themselves so that you can be the best version of you for the other person.” (36:04-36:16) Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! Get yourself & your loved ones the perfect gift with 20% off. Check out Ana Luisa at https://shop.analuisa.com/christiscouch - I know you’ll LOVE them! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2022

In 1983, Dianne Downs claimed a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her and her three children, killing her 7-year old daughter. What we find is an underlying story about a mother so selfish, she would attempt to murder her own children for her own selfish reasons. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Call Christi's Couch 1-800-988-8155 Go to https://greenchef.com/couch130 & use code: couch130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Get 20% off at https://www.littlepassports.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2022

Christi is getting personal this week as she shares an unexpected life update. Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Go to https://greenchef.com/couch130 & use code: couch130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2022

Have you ever needed something, whether it was a group, a product or a service that simply didn't exist and you thought to yourself "I should do that!"? Today's guest, Lindsay Pinchuk, did exactly that and grew her idea into a million dollar business. Join us on the couch as Lindsay shares her secrets, dishes invaluable advice and shares her own personal struggles (and successes!) with us! Get comfy! About Lindsay: Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom. With $500 in her pocket and a baby in her belly, she left a high-powered job as a magazine publishing executive and founded her first company. She turned a profit in year one, eventually growing the company to 7-figures in revenue, and her community to over 3MM users. Less than a decade later led the acquisition to a large agency holding company. Today, she works with individuals, brands and companies, both large and small, to tell their brand’s story, grow the communities who support them, and ignite their success both on and offline. She offers both coaching and consulting services including: business growth, branding, community growth, marketing, content and social media strategy. She is also the host of the Dear FoundHer podcast. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a question answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! Listen to Dear FoundHer here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-foundher/id1591976277 Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk Learn more about Lindsay on her website: https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Call Christi's Couch 1-800-988-8155 More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2022

Today, Christi shares a secret that will change the quality of your life TODAY. Join us on the couch as we discuss the little thing that may be causing BIG trouble for you. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a questions answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! Buy your 2022 Begin Planner https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Call Christi's Couch 1-800-988-8155 More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2022

On this episode of Christi's Couch, Christi shares a terrifying story that every parent and child should hear. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. XO, Christi Kacie Woody Foundation: https://kaciewoody.homestead.com Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Go to https://greenchef.com/couch130 & use code: couch130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2022

Millennial Sam D'Addario (and resident badass) joins Christi on the couch to discuss the Great Resignation and why it's happening. Christi and Sam also compare the lessons learned between two generations in their first real careers. What has changed in twenty years and what is exactly the same? Tune in to find out! If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. XO, Christi Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2022

This week on the couch, we discuss actual ways to let go of the past. These tried and true methods will help you open up space for new beginnings. This is definitely not one to miss! Join me Sunday, January 30 at 11:00am on Facebook for a live discussion about this week's episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/348903750571493 If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. XO, Christi Buy your 2022 Begin Planner here: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out my TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch my latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Leave a message for Christi's Couch: 1-800-988-8155 Check out Ana Luisa Jewelry at https://shop.analuisa.com/christiscouch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2022

Amanda Marit is a spiritual coach and BOSS business owner. Today, she joins us on the couch to talk about how you can leverage your intuition and feminine energy to make 2022 your year! About Amanda: Amanda Marit has coached individuals in all walks of life, including celebrities and public figures (all under NDA, of course.) Amanda works with her clients to help reframe what leadership is and can be and identify what it takes to be seen as an authority figure in their industry, allowing them to step into their most opulent selves. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. And if you want a questions answered on the couch, call 1-800-988-8155 and leave a message! XO, Christi Amanda's Morning Meditation: https://amanda-marit.mykajabi.com/store Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandamarit Check out Illuminated: https://amandamarit.com/certification Listen to Amanda's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-illuminated-woman-with-amanda-marit/id1461434487 Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out my TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak? Watch my latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Call Christi's Couch: 1-800-988-8155 Check out Ana Luisa Jewelry at https://shop.analuisa.com/christiscouch Go to https://greenchef.com/couch130 & use code: couch130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2022

Ever wonder why New Year's resolutions are so hard to keep? There's one tiny detail that 99% of people get wrong and I'm sharing it today! You definitely need to hear this one. Join me LIVE on Facebook Monday, January 10 at 11am ET: https://www.facebook.com/ChristiLukasiak Email Christi at [email protected] Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Go to https://greenchef.com/couch130 & use code: couch130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2022

Holidays aren't always tinsel and mistletoe....sometimes we just need to survive. This week, Christi shares the best tips for surviving the holidays and bringing back the joy! Email Christi at [email protected] Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2021

Join Christi on the Couch as she shares unique and easy ways to make your holidays magical for both those you love and yourself. With everything from how to give the perfect gift to the best post-Christmas idea EVER, you definitely DON'T want to miss this episode! Email Christi at [email protected] Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Go to https://greenchef.com/couch100 & use code: couch100 to get $100 off including free shipping! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2021

This week, Gina DeVee joins Christi on the couch. Gina went from being a broke psychologist to a multi-million dollar women’s empowerment and lifestyle brand with Divine Living. She has dedicated her career to helping women connect spiritually, start profitable businesses, and create wealth from a feminine perspective. She shares so many tips to unlock your feminine power! Follow Gina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginadevee Learn more about Gina: https://www.divineliving.com Grab Gina's book: https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Be-Queen-Unapologetic-Manifesting/dp/0316458791 Email Christi at [email protected] Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2021

This week, we hear embarrassing Thanksgiving stories and Christi shares some amazing ideas how to make your Thanksgiving special. Get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2021

This week, Christi is joined by Zoey Greco, an intuitive empath and spiritual coach. Zoey reveals the secrets of how to unlock the full potential of your intuition. This one is a must listen!! Follow Zoey: https://www.instagram.com/the_merhipsy Work with Zoey: https://merhipsy.com/magic Email Christi at [email protected] Follow Christi: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2021

What if I said you could become the best version of yourself, simply by paying attention to the way you breathe? This week's guest, Ava Johanna, teaches us how we can retrain the way we breathe to biohack our nervous system and also create the best versions of ourselves. Whether you believe in science or mysticism, this episode will speak to you. Get comfy with us! Follow Ava on IG: https://www.instagram.com/avajohanna Work with Ava: https://www.avajohanna.com/courses Join the Academy of Breath Waitlist: https://www.academyofbreath.org Pre-order your copy of the 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Christi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Christi's Couch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiscouch Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak0 Christi's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/christilukasiak Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2021

Christi visits her alma mater and old sorority and gives them the opportunity to ask anything and everything! Email Christi at [email protected] Christi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Download Switchcraft for free and unlock the magical mystery! More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2021

Happy Halloween from the couch! This week, we are talking about the scariest stories from the internet....some real, some creepy pasta and some that will have you sleeping with the lights on. Get comfy and listen....if you dare. Join the FREE 3-Day Boss Bitch Boot Camp: https://adulting.christilukasiak.com/bootcamp Email Christi at [email protected] Christi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2021

Grab someone and hold them tight because Christi is sharing the scariest things to ever happen in the most haunted city in America: New Orleans. This is definitely NOT TO BE MISSED. Listen if you dare. Email Christi at [email protected] Christi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Come to Bali with me: https://www.trovatrip.com/trips/indonesia-with-christi-lukasiak-jul-2022 Get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2021

Get comfy on the couch as we explore the most haunted places in America this week and hear the scariest ghost stories and experiences from the internet. Email Christi at [email protected] Christi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-waitlist Go to https://www.brooklinen.com & use code: COUCH to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2021