Romantic breakups get sympathy. Friendship breakups get silence. In this candid episode of Couch Chronicles, we explore the grief, guilt, confusion, and growth that accompany the loss of a friendship you thought would last forever. Whether it ended with a blowup, a slow fade, or no closure at all, friendship breakups hit different

In this raw and revealing episode, the ladies of Couch Chronicles sit down with guest Renee Anya, an accounting graduate turned fashion creative, blending precision with bold artistry, to unpack the unfiltered truth about healing, therapy, and the self-improvement industry. We live in a time where everyone is “healing,” journaling, manifesting, and going to therapy… but what happens when healing becomes another performance? Another expectation? Another trend? Together, we explore the side of self-work that isn’t aesthetic, curated, or Instagram-friendly, the messy middle nobody posts about.

After nearly 15 years as a high-powered lawyer-lobbyist in D.C., Dana walked away from success that no longer aligned with her soul. What followed was a year-long journey of rest that not only changed her life, it redefined her mission. 💬 In this soul-stirring conversation, we explore: How fear can disguise itself as “protection” The comforts that keep us stuck Why we prioritize others’ agendas over our own The emotional and spiritual labor of asking for permission to be free What it means to tell yourself the truth, even when it’s inconvenient Dana also shares the origin of her podcast, The Rest of Us, and how rest has become her radical act of self-liberation and leadership. 🪞 If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform, produce, or please at the expense of your truth, this episode will move you to pause, reflect, and reclaim. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly unfiltered conversations 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get your podcasts