“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...

“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...

“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...

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....

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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....

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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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...

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...

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:...

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...