Crissle’s Couch

Crissle West

Booking Overview

An interview-led advice and mental-health show focused on relationships, self-worth, emotional well-being, and the lived experiences of Black women, with recurring external guests who are psychologists, therapists, and mental-health authors. Credible pitches include licensed clinicians, published mental-health experts, and specialists in relationships, sexuality, boundaries, and Black mental health; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial professional expertise and a clear public-facing perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

operations@cakemedianetwork.com

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Host

Crissle West - Podcast host, writer, and cultural commentator known for her candid perspectives on culture, relationships, and personal well-being.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Licensed psychologists, therapists, sex therapists, mental-health professionals, and authors with established expertise in Black mental health, relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, or emotional well-being.

Required Achievements:

Published books on mental health or related subjects, Established clinical or therapeutic practice, Public education and commentary on mental health, relationships, or sexuality

Recent Guest Discussions

Rheeda Walker - Psychological Fortitude, Black Mental Health, Purpose, Stress, Resilience, And Supporting Others While Protecting Personal Well-being.

Raquel Martin - Boundaries, Standards, Conflict Management, Healthy Communication, Relationship Dynamics, And Self-awareness.

Taylor Cummings - Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Belonging, Identity, Decolonizing The Mind, And Systemic Influences On Well-being.

Donna Oriowo - Self-esteem, Sexuality, Body Image, Black Women’s Experiences, Religion And Sexuality, Relationships, And Sexual Well-being.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Relationships, Self Esteem, Black Women

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Crissle’s Couch

Session 47

October 13, 2026

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Session 46 ft. Jade

October 06, 2026

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade dive into complicated family dynamics, abusive relationships, controlling parents, and navigating life after a 20-year relationship. They offer advice on setting boundaries, protecting the people you love, and figuring out what to do when relationships get complicated. Want to talk to Crissle? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Co...

Session 45: Calling Crissle

September 29, 2026

This week on the Couch, Crissle gets into the messy realities of friendship, family, and healing. She explores what to do when your friends let you down, how to support someone whose relationship has become controlling, and what it means when a friendship starts to fall apart. She also talks through the unexpected ways EMDR therapy can bring buried emotions, memories, and physical reactions to the surface. Across each conversation, Crissle helps callers sit with the uncomfortable parts,...

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Frequently asked questions

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Crissle’s Couch

How do I get in touch with Crissle’s Couch?

Crissle’s Couch is hosted by Crissle West. Its publicly listed email is operations@cakemedianetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Crissle’s Couch?

The publicly listed email for Crissle’s Couch: operations@cakemedianetwork.com.

How many listeners does Crissle’s Couch have?

Podseeker estimates Crissle’s Couch reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crissle’s Couch?

Crissle’s Couch typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed psychologists, therapists, sex therapists, mental-health professionals, and authors with established expertise in Black mental health, relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, or emotional well-being. Common among recent guests: Published books on mental health or related subjects; Established clinical or therapeutic practice; Public education and commentary on mental health, relationships, or sexuality. Recent guests include Rheeda Walker, Raquel Martin, and Taylor Cummings.

How hard is it to get booked on Crissle’s Couch?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Crissle’s Couch cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Relationships, Self Esteem, and Black Women. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

operations@cakemedianetwork.com

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