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I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist with a love for coffee, adventure, science and who believes healing & love is for everyone. This podcast is for those who just want to learn how to care for their body, mind & spirit. I will share my experiences as a wife, mom, friend, & give psychoeducational tips for self improvement. I'll have guests who can share their love for mental, emotional and spiritual health. This is not therapy nor a substitute for therapy, it is simply educational. I like to think of this as the memoirs of an MFT. So, grab a cup of coffee and let your mind be filled with courage.

Patricia Contreras


    • Apr 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Coffee with Courage

    Mind Over Filter: Beyond the Aesthetic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 49:00


    Join us as we spill the tea on mental health, self-care, and all the madness behind the ‘gram—featuring my favorite influencer, the fabulous, kind, and oh-so-fun @ohhkimmie! Expect unfiltered convos, belly laughs that feel like therapy (but, you know, not the billable kind), and a whole lot of real talk. Because behind every flawless selfie... there's a story worth sharing.

    Mamá sin filtro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 41:35


    Acompañanos con tu cafecito, compartimos historias sin censura, anecdotas reales y consejos que reflejan el desafió y la belleza de ser madre.

    "Talk it out by planning it out"- Brenda Luna

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 33:29


    In this episode, I sit down with the newest member of Courageous Mind, our incredible communication expert and marriage specialist, Brenda Luna! Get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore the power of communication in relationships. Tune in and discover practical tips to strengthen your connection and deepen your understanding—one conversation at a time!

    Flirting is an art, intelligence is the strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 31:07


    In this episode, I dive into the heart of Flirtelligence, my latest book, and discuss why I wrote it. My husband shares his thoughts on his favorite chapter. Grab your delicious cup of coffee and join us!

    El Arte de Sentirse Seguro, tips para una relacion segura.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 21:27


    Traite tu cafecito y coversemos sobre como mejorar la seguridad emocional en tu matrimonio.

    Talk, Don't Judge: Emotional Safety in Marriage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 43:14


    "We listen and Don't Judge" My husband and I dive into the deep end of emotional safety in our relationship—because, let's face it, nothing says ‘true love' like creating a space where you can ugly cry without fear of side-ey. Grab your drink and join us.

    Between Us: Boundaries, Family, and the Courage to be Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 80:32


    Grab your favorite brew, and join us for some real talk on Setting Boundaries, Embracing Family, and Finding Strength in Vulnerability.

    To unique to replicate: irreplaceable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 15:21


    Have you ever felt like anyone can replace you? grab a cup of joe and lets have a chat.

    "Breath Easy"a guide for deep relaxation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 9:35


    Warning: Do not listen if you are operating heavy machinery. The content is meant to relax and decompress you. Join me as I walk you through some relaxation techniques and help you unwind and relax. Listen before bedtime or if you have a quick break during your day to meditate.

    The Resilience Recipe: strategies for stress trauma and crisis.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 18:58


    Join me with your cup of coffee as we explore the differences between stress, trauma, and crisis and learn how to not survive but thrive in crisis situations.

    Unlocking the cryptic code of nocturnal narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 51:10


    In this episode, our expert dream analyst navigates the mysterious realms of the subconscious, unraveling the symbolic language of dreams to reveal their deeper meaning. So, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation.

    D.T.F

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 31:54


    Clutch your coffee mugs, dear listeners! My spouse and I are diving into our rendition of D.T.F. Warning: some mature content ahead, but we promise it's a rich, dark roast of laughter and enlightenment. Tune in and sip responsibly!

    Transformation is not an event it's a process!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 18:37


    Let's talk transformation and 2024, grab a cup of coffee and let's goo...Sometimes we think that one event can transform us, but change is progressive and transformation takes time.

    El animo puede ser influenciado por las 4 estaciones?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 23:12


    Millones de adultos en los Estados Unidos podrían tener el trastorno afectivo estacional, aunque es posible que muchos no sepan que lo padecen. Toma tu café y escucha o comparte con alguien que lo necesite.

    "Loving a child doesn't mean giving in to all his whims; to love him is to bring out the best in him, to teach him to love what is difficult." -- Nadia Boulanger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 19:59


    Join me as I delineate what it means to be a respectful or gentle parent.

    Criando a niños respetuosos.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 30:21


    “Cuando no encuentras la salida a un problema de crianza recuerda la regla de oro…trata a tu hijo como te gustaría ser tratado en las mismas condiciones y nunca te equivocaras.”- anónimo

    You CAN'T be your child's BFF!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 23:33


    In a family each member has a role, it is when you step out of that role that dysfunction happens. Do you put others emotions ahead of yours? do you feel responsible for your parent? then this is the episode for you, grab your cup of coffee and join me.

    Do couples that fast together stay together?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 33:02


    Join my husband and I as we process how our 21 day fast went. This episode is focused for those who are interested in fasting, struggling with it or just don't get it. Grab your favorite coffee or tea and join us. 

    "Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything"- George B. Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 12:35


    Season 2 episode 1 begins with my most recent experience at a Global conference. Listen up and grab your cup.

    "I was a starving person in a grocery store trying to find some bread"- Amanda Roel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 45:58


    Online dating can be scary and intimidating, so join my friend Amanda Roel- relationship expert and I as we have a personal and honest conversation about online dating. If you are thinking of dating online or have had bad experiences listen up so you can gain some ideas as how to navigate the dating scene and it give it another shot. Don't give up, you got this!

    “El amor de la madre es paz. No necesita ser adquirido, no necesita ser merecido”. Erich Fromm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 19:37


    Feliz dia de la mami! Un episodio especial para ti!

    "Tough as a Mother'"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 24:31


    Happy Mother's Day to all mommy's out there. This one is for you, men need to listen up too!

    count down to burn out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 18:02


    Grab your cup of coffee and join me as I share my burn out story and 6 ways to idenitfy if you are burning out and the 3 ways to fix it!

    The "D" Word and the church.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 51:18


    In this episode my close friend Lily and I have a candid conversation about what it was like to navigate her decision to divorce and how it impacted her faith. She shares what it was like to make that tough decision and how it has since been like for her. I encourage you to listen with a warm cup of coffee.

    "Nobody is the exception, you are just the next example"- Nick Jackson quote on dating mistakes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 45:14


    "you are what you date, so don't be fast, cheap, easy or fake"- @impact.plant.love Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join me as I have an honest conversation with my husband and our good friend Nick. Together we talk about what the dating scene looks like right now and an inside look on how men think. This episode is for the single men and women out there who like Nick are navigating the dating scene. if you have any questions, comments or thought please share them with us, we would love to hear from you. https://anchor.fm/coffeewithcourage/message

    How to become a master at dating your partner.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 34:37


    Join my husband and I as we pillow talk about dating do's and don'ts. We share our experience with dating one another. Bring your favorite coffee drink, pen and paper and get ready to become a master dater.

    Squish the ANTS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 27:51


    Tune in as I speak of the 10 most common Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) and the 5 ways to squish them! Did you grab your cup of coffee?

    Heart Broken? "Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness." Steve Maraboli

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 14:51


    Join me as I speak on how to overcome heartbreak, I suggest you add an extra shot of espresso to your cup as we discuss what you can do to heal yourself.

    The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 16:18


    Did you know that leading expert Dr. Gottman found 4 predictive behaviors for divorce? Do you want to know what they are and how to prevent them? then this is the episode for you, grab your coffee and let your mind be filled with courage. 

    A back to school special; the love of a parent is irreplaceable- AAJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 11:49


    A podcast take over, my guest A.A.J gives his perspective as a teacher and prepares some tips for parents to have a successful school year. Grab your cub of java and let your mind be filled. 

    "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength"- Nehemiah 8:10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 21:21


    *Trigger Warning* - I speak of a recent event in my life and discuss my journey as I gave birth and having a recent surgery, I discuss my emotions and thoughts over what I went through. grab your cup and join me as I am vulnerable with you.

    " A sweet friendship refreshes the soul" Proverbs: 27:9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 33:43


    Join my friends and I as we speak of the importance of friendship and community. We discuss friendship wounds and share stories. Grab your fav. coffee and listen up!

    "Las mariposas hablan mas fuerte que la cabeza"- Walter Bazaar (Adrian Labrado) jeje

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 24:09


    En el episodio de hoy tengo una conversacion con una parejita que quiero muchisimo! hablamos sobre lo que fue casarse durante la pandemia, lo que han aprendido uno del otro y muchas cosita mas. Sirvete tu tazita de cafe y acompañanos.

    Don't let your hope blind the reality.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 13:53


    have you ever fallen in love with the someone's potential? "you can fall in love with a person's potential, but you have to be in a relationship with their reality"-anonymous at times we can ignore the red flags and instead create this false image of who they are and that gets us in trouble. Join me as I speak of falling in love with potential what leads us to it and how we can get out of it. Bring your favorite cup of coffee!

    prego....enter at your own risk!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 38:37


    Join my guest and I as we get candid about pregnancy during the pandemic. We discuss and compare war stories and give some insight on what went down, we process together and share our hearts with one another. Grab you favorite coffee and join us. 

    Love, Anger, and Apologies. Sorry, not Sorry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 60:02


    Join my husband and I as we take the Gary Chapman quizzes from his website ( https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/couples-quiz/) and discuss our results. I will give examples for each love language and apology styles in case you want to take the quizzes along with us. Don't forget to grab your coffee and enjoy!

    Do you know how to set boundaries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 14:01


    Boundaries part 2. Here I will give examples of what healthy flexible or inflexible boundaries look like and what unhealthy boundaries looks like, along with 3 tips to set boundaries and 4 tips on how to deal with those who push your boundaries.

    Estas triste o deprimido? sabes la diferencia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 11:59


    Informacion basica sobre que es la depresion, como afecta a ciertas personas, y los diferentes tipos de depresion. Espero que despues de escuchar este capitulo sepas mas sobre este tema.  no se te olvide servirte tu taza de cafe....

    "No. is a complete sentence."- Anne Lamott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 11:07


    Have you ever asked yourself, "what is a boundary?" Did you know that there are different types of boundaries? On this episode I will define, explain, discuss and simplify 3 common types of boundaries. Grab your cup of joe and press play!

    Married to an MFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 45:20


    Have you ever wondered what it is like to be married to a therapist? If you have, allow my special guest to fill you in on what it is like. Grab your favorite brew and join us!

    Permiteme presentarme!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 5:13


    Un poco sobre quien soy y lo que puedes esperar de este podcast!

    Let me introduce myself!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 4:41


    Find out a little bit about me and what to expect on this podcast.

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