Couched In Chaos Podcast

6: New Year, New Mindset

New year, same tired resolutions? Not on our couch. In Episode 6 of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha kick things off with our usual celebrity gossip warm-up before diving into how to actually set goals that shift your thinking—not just your planner. We’re talking ditching the trendy “new year, new me” pressure and replacing it with mindset-based goals that challenge you, stretch you, and actually stick.

5: Red Flags Aren’t Always Red: Identifying Toxic Relationships

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Trisha and Dr. Tiffany take a more serious turn as they focus on identifying toxic relationships in both adults and teens. They move beyond surface-level stereotypes to explain how unhealthy dynamics often begin subtly and become more damaging over time.
The conversation explores common red flags in adult relationships, as well as warning signs parents should be aware of in teen friendships and dating relationships. From control and manipulation to emotional volatility and boundary violations, the episode helps listeners understand the difference between normal conflict and patterns that are harmful.
Designed for adults and parents of teens, this episode offers clarity, language, and validation for those who sense something is “off” but may struggle to name it. The goal is awareness and understanding—because recognizing toxicity is often the first step toward healthier, safer relationships.
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.

4: Parenting Teens in a Scroll-First World: Navigating Social Media with Your Teens

In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Trisha and Dr. Tiffany dive headfirst into the wild world of teens and social media—where one TikTok can apparently ruin an entire week and Snapchat streaks feel more important than homework.
They unpack what’s really happening to teen mental health online, how comparison culture is impacting confidence and relationships, and what parents should (and should not) be panicking about. As always, there’s a pop culture discussion with the celebrity on the couch, questionable trends, and listener questions that remind us we are all just doing our best out here.
Whether you’re parenting a teen, loving a teen, or were once a teen who survived the early days of social media, this episode will make you laugh while also making you think.
This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy.

3: I’d Love To, But Absolutely Not: Women & Boundaries

This week on Couched in Chaos, we’re talking women and boundaries—aka why saying “no” feels more stressful than just doing the thing. We kick it off with a pop-culture “celebrity on the couch” moment that proves even famous moms struggle with limits, then Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha break down therapist-approved tips for setting boundaries without the guilt spiral, over-explaining, or a fake smile. We wrap up with real listener questions, because apparently women everywhere are tired of being nice and exhausted at the same time.

2: From Mom to Bruh: Connecting with Your Teens

One minute you’re their whole world, the next you’re bruh. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Smith and Dr. Trisha Marroquin dive into the emotional whiplash of parenting teens—why relationships change, what not to take personally, and how to stay connected when conversations suddenly become one-word responses.
We dish some celebrity gossip that proves famous parents don’t have it figured out either—but somehow still manage to offer surprisingly solid advice on building relationships with their kids. Then we tackle listener questions with therapist brains, mom hearts, and just enough sarcasm to survive the teen years.
Expect laughs, real talk, and a clearer understanding of how you went from “Mom” to bruh… and what to do about it.

1: Mom Burnout

Welcome to Couched in Chaos—the podcast where sanity meets sarcasm and motherhood gets real. We’re your hosts, Dr. Tiffany Smith and Dr. Trisha Marroquin—therapists, moms, and two women who know firsthand how burnout sneaks in.
In today’s first episode, we’re tackling mom burnout—why it happens, how culture reflects it, and what actually helps. We’ll start with a celebrity on the couch breaking down the latest chaos in pop culture news, then move into practical, honest ways to avoid burnout, followed by a listener on the couch sharing advice for real moms with real questions.
So grab your coffee, hide in the car for a few minutes if you need to, and laugh along with us. This is Couched in Chaos—where motherhood, mental health, and real life all sit on the same couch.