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The Couch Theory

The Couch Theory

Von: Ged Alexander/Katy Fielding
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The Couch Theory -"Where comfort meets chaos. Two hosts on a couch, theorizing the universe without ever standing up.

"Core Philosophy
Couch Theory = the radical idea that all great (and terrible) human insights happen when you're horizontal and unbothered. Science, pop culture, conspiracies, relationships, AI, politics—everything looks different from the couch. It's lazy genius meets deep philosophy meets absurdity. Episodes "prove" wild theories using evidence, guest stories, and live experiments while never leaving the couch. It's part Armchair Expert, part Hot Ones (the discomfort is mental/physical laziness), part Rogan unfiltered—but 100% couch-bound.

2026 Ged Alexander/Katy Fielding
Erfolg im Beruf Ökonomie
  • Bonus Episode Boundaries In Love
    Jun 24 2026

    The conversation explores the dynamics of relationships, the challenges of commitment, and the importance of setting boundaries. It delves into the evolution of priorities within a relationship, the impact of societal pressures, and the significance of choosing a life partner. The discussion also touches on the role of humor, the decision to have children, and the complexities of human relationships.

    Takeaways

    • Evolution of Priorities
    • Challenges of Commitment

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Evolution of Priorities in Relationships
    • 36:46 The Decision to Commit
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    19 Min.
  • Ep9 Break or Broken
    Jun 27 2026

    The conversation delves into the topic of burnout, exploring personal experiences, work-life balance, and the addictive nature of stress. It also touches on the impact of overcommitment, the recognition of stress and burnout, and the importance of recognizing personal limitations. The discussion concludes with practical steps for stress management and the importance of supporting each other through burnout.

    Takeaways

    • Burnout is a real and impactful experience that affects individuals for various reasons.
    • Recognizing stress and burnout is crucial, and it's important to pay attention to the advice of those who know you.
    • Supporting each other through burnout and stress is essential for overall well-being.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Burnout
    • 08:33 The Impact of Overcommitment
    • 16:16 Reflection on Life Experience
    • 23:57 Identity and Career
    • 29:17 Work Ethic and Burnout Recovery
    • 36:26 Recognizing Personal Limitations
    • 44:25 Practical Steps for Stress Management
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    39 Min.
  • Ep8 Own Your Shit
    Jun 20 2026

    The conversation delves into the impact of tiredness, understanding menstrual cycles, challenges in communication, navigating emotional responses, understanding male perspectives, the nature of holidays, misunderstandings in communication, adapting to different personalities, the dynamics of banter, and learning to interrupt.

    Takeaways

    • Understanding the impact of tiredness on behavior
    • Navigating emotional responses in relationships

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Impact of Tiredness
    • 07:34 Challenges in Communication
    • 13:37 Navigating Emotional Responses
    • 22:33 The Nature of Holidays
    • 34:23 Misunderstandings in Communication
    • 41:19 Adapting to Different Personalities
    • 49:23 The Dynamics of Banter
    • 55:25 Learning to Interrupt
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    45 Min.
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