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307: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Relationships with Trevor Huskey
3 november 2026 · 51 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Trevor Huskey about perfectionism, anxiety, and relationships. Trevor Huskey, LCSW is a Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Author & Host of The Breathtaking World of Anxiety. Hear how people experience anxiety & perfectionism, how perfectionism & anxiety impact each other, the situations where anxiety & perfectionism are a good thing, how perfectionism & anxiety show up in relationships, and how to provide your clients with hope if they have some of these qualities.
To learn more about Trevor Huskey and check out his books & podcast, visit:
HopeForABetterTomorrow.com/Trevor-Huskey--LCSW
The Breathtaking World of Anxiety books on Amazon
The Breathtaking World of Anxiety Podcast
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306: Boundaries & Generational Trauma with Judy Hu
26 oktober 2026 · 51 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Judy Hu about boundaries & generational trauma. Judy Hu, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Trauma Therapist of over 20 years, turned Boundary Coach, and Bestselling Author of The Boundary Revolution: Decolonize Your Relationships and Discover a New Path to Joy. Hear how to move your clients into compassion, why kids become people pleasers, how to hold yourself accountable as a parent, why everyone is valuable, and how to help your clients move back to the truth.
To learn more about Judy Hu and check out her book, visit:
JudyHuBoundaryCoach.com
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305: Working with Narcissism in Couples Therapy with Wendy Behary
21 oktober 2026 · 44 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Wendy Behary about working with narcissism in couples therapy. Wendy is the Bestselling Author of Disarming the Narcissist and the Founder and Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC. Hear how the perception of narcissism has changed over the past 30 years, what narcissism looks like in a relationship, how to think about leverage when it comes to couples therapy, how to empower the partner of a narcissist, and why schema therapy is a good fit for these types of relationships.
To learn more about Wendy Behary and check out her book, visit:
DisarmingTheNarcissist.com
You can also listen to Wendy Behary on Episode 82 & Episode 210 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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304: Attachment Theory & Relationships with Dr. Thais Gibson
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Thais Gibson about attachment theory & relationships. Thais is a Relationship Expert, Co-Founder of The Personal Development School, and Author of 3 books on attachment theory. Hear why it helps to understand why we feel stuck, how influential attachment theory is on our lives, how to explore core wounds with your clients, how to set up goals with your clients, and how to help your clients find their truth.
To learn more about Dr. Thais Gibson, visit:
PersonalDevelopmentSchool.com
YouTube @ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
Instagram @ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
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303: Are You Practicing the Way You Actually Want to Practice? With Shane Birkel
6 oktober 2026 · 25 min
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In this solo episode, Shane poses the question: Are you practicing the way you actually want to practice? Hear how to think outside the box when it comes to your couples therapy practice, why we should question the traditional couples therapy model, what your clients will think if you start offering intensives, the difference between competency & certainty when it comes to couples therapy, and how to get over what's holding you back as a couples therapist.
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302: Guilt & Relationships with Dr. Jennifer Reid
1 oktober 2026 · 51 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Jennifer Reid about guilt & relationships. Jennifer is a board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning educator, creator and host of A Mind of Her Own podcast and Substack, and the author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. Hear how women & men tend to experience guilt differently, what to do when there's seemingly no way to satisfy your guilt, how guilt often shows up in relationships, how to avoid losing your voice in your relationship, and how boundaries relate to guilt.
To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Reid and Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations, visit:
JenniferReidMD.com
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301: Longer Therapy Sessions with Shane Birkel
21 september 2026 · 18 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks longer therapy sessions. Hear why couples therapists need to be working in longer sessions when meeting with couples, what to do if you run out of time in a couples therapy session, why you should focus on the betrayer first in an affair, why couples therapy is a very difficult art form, and how long couples therapy intensives should be.
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300: Brave Love, Great Sex with Dr. Laurie Watson & George Faller
14 september 2026 · 42 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Laurie Watson & George Faller about Brave Love, Great Sex. Laurie is an internationally recognized sex therapist, couples counselor, and educator with over 35 years of experience helping people heal their most intimate relationships. George is a husband, father, therapist, educator, speaker, author, and global leader in helping people reconnect and strengthen their relationships. Their latest book is Brave Love, Great Sex: Harnessing Attachment Theory for Passionate Relationships. Hear the sexual side of attachment theory, the 3 systems in a romantic relationship, how to work with clients where only 1 partner wants to have sex, the role of compassion when it comes to sex, and the safety couples therapists provide to clients when talking about sex.
To learn more about Dr. Laurie Watson & George Faller, visit:
LaurieWatson.com
GeorgeFaller.com
Brave Love, Great Sex Book & Podcast
You can also listen to George Faller on Episode 47 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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299: Understanding Shame with Dr. Frank Spinelli
7 september 2026 · 52 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Frank Spinelli about understanding shame. Frank is a Physician, Health Coach, Author, and passionate advocate whose groundbreaking work bridges healthcare, storytelling, and social justice. His latest book is The Shame Compass: A Radical Framework for Trauma Healing and Self-Acceptance. Hear why shame is like a beach ball, why there's nothing positive about toxic shame, why guilt can be healthy for couples, what happens with adults who were shamed as a kid, and the top reasons women & men feel shame.
To learn more about Dr. Frank Spinelli, visit:
FrankSpinelli.com
The Shame Compass: A Radical Framework for Trauma Healing and Self-Acceptance
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298: Part 2: The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy with Arjuna Ardagh
3 september 2026 · 55 min
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In this Part 2 of 2, Shane talks with Arjuna Ardagh about The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy. Arjuna supports couples in the practice of conscious relationships and Taoist sexual practices. Hear how to help couples deepen their sense of truth in the world, what to do when partners have different levels of sexual desire, the most common ways couples start relationships, how to help partners share what they truly want with each other, and how couples can practice these concepts at home.
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Instagram @TheTaoOfDeepIntimacy
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297: Part 1: The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy with Arjuna Ardagh
1 september 2026 · 48 min
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In this Part 1 of 2, Shane talks with Arjuna Ardagh about The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy. Arjuna supports couples in the practice of conscious relationships and Taoist sexual practices. Hear how he became so in love with love, his unique approach with couples, the history of relationships, helpful exercises related to Taoism, and the difference between healthy connection & codependence.
To learn more about Arjuna Ardagh and The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy, visit:
TaoOfDeepIntimacy.com
Instagram @TheTaoOfDeepIntimacy
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296: How to Apologize with Harriet Lerner
26 augustus 2026 · 46 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Harriet Lerner about how to apologize. Harriet is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of women, and the "how-tos" of navigating the swamps and quicksands of difficult relationships. She is the author of 12 books published in 35 languages. Hear why apologies are so important, the ways people ruin their apologies, what a good apology requires of us, the differences in how men & women apologize, and how to navigate a client who refuses to apologize.
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HarrietLerner.com
Why Won't You Apologize? Book
Why Won't He Apologize? | Harriet Lerner | TEDxKC
You can also listen to Harriet Lerner on Episode 27 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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295: Why You Keep Reacting That Way and How to Stop with Shane Birkel
18 augustus 2026 · 40 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks why you keep reacting that way and how to stop. Hear the difference between your authentic self & your unconscious programming, how our brain creates shortcuts & patterns to protect us, how to find the real Truth of your clients, how to help your clients understand where their feelings & actions are coming from, and how to help your clients come home to themselves.
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294: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen
13 augustus 2026 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Annie Chen about attachment styles. Annie is an author, therapist, consultant, and coach who holds 2 master's degrees in counseling and psychology. With over 17 years dedicated to studying the mind, nervous systems, and relationships, she has developed a unique approach to relationships and working with people. Hear why attachment theory is so important, how we develop our attachment styles, how to approach attachment styles with your clients, the danger of talking in absolutes, and how much to dive into family of origin work.
To learn more about Annie Chen, visit:
AnnieChen.net
AttachmentQuiz.com
The Attachment Theory Workbook
I Want to Connect
Instagram @AnnieChenLMFT
You can also listen to Annie Chen on Episode 90 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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293: Surviving Betrayal with LaDonna Carey
17 juli 2026 · 47 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with LaDonna Carey about Surviving Betrayal. LaDonna is a Betrayal Recovery Specialist, Therapist, Trainer, and the Author of Surviving Betrayal: A Path to Healing from Betrayal and Abandonment. Hear why betrayal is so hard to navigate, how to help your clients have these conversations even with anger coming through, how to work with both the betrayer and the betrayed, why intensive sessions are more effective in cases of betrayal, and how to be conscious of your own biases as a couples therapist.
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Surviving Betrayal Book
Smoky Mountains Symposium on Relational Trauma
LaDonnaCarey.com
LaDonnaCarey.Substack.com
You can also listen to LaDonna Carey on Episode 179 & Episode 143 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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292: It's Not about the Dishes with Shane Birkel
19 juni 2026 · 31 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks why it's not about the dishes. Hear why most of our emotional reactions aren't about what's happening right now, how to recognize carried emotions vs. present emotions, a modern look at our survival strategies, whether to do family of origin work with your clients, and why emotions often come up in financial conversations.
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291: Truth & Love with Shane Birkel
5 juni 2026 · 43 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks truth & love. Hear why relationships are so hard, why we present the edited version of ourselves to our partner at first, how to help your clients show their true selves, how truth & love tie into The 4 Cs of Relationships, and how deep to go into family history with your clients.
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290: Embracing Your Couples Therapist Identity with Susan Saint-Rossy
21 mei 2026 · 43 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Susan Saint-Rossy about embracing your couples therapist identity. Susan is a Couples Therapist and the Owner of Couples Therapist Studio, where she's a Business and Marketing Consultant for couples therapists. Hear how to run your business as a couples therapist, what clients look for when considering a couples therapist, how to create the signal that makes your practice pop, how to advertise as a couples therapist, and why you should be charging more.
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Relationship-Therapist.com
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289: Working with Couples Who Get Escalated with Shane Birkel
28 april 2026 · 24 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks working with couples who get escalated. Hear some common questions people are wondering about in couples therapy today, how to work with a partner who doesn't want to be in couples therapy, what to do if one partner is more invested than the other, what to do if things get escalated during an intensive or any type of couples therapy session, and how to market intensives to both your existing & new clients.
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288: Relationship Repair with Shane Birkel
21 april 2026 · 27 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks relationship repair. Hear why repair is one of the most underrated skills in a relationship, the research experiments behind relationship repair, why the rupture is inevitable, why repair is so hard for so many couples, and how to help your clients build their capacity for repair.
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287: Relationships & AI with Trevor White
14 april 2026 · 44 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Trevor White about relationships & AI. Trevor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the Founder of Constellation Therapy, a practice focused on infidelity recovery. Hear how infidelity is changing in the Age of AI, how to help couples agree on the rules of their relationship, how to manage AI interactions responsibly, what language to avoid as a couples therapist, and the AI tools valuable for couples therapists today.
To learn more about Trevor White and Constellation Therapy, visit:
TrevorWhiteTherapy.com
ConstellationTherapySeattle.com
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286: Working with Trauma & Couples Therapy with Dr. Janina Fisher
6 april 2026 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Janina Fisher about working with trauma & couples therapy. Janina is an Author, Clinical Psychologist, and Educator on the forefront in the field of trauma. Hear how trauma & therapy have changed over the years, how to help your clients without triggering them, why you need to use a therapy model your clients like, the similarities between therapy & parenting, and how to validate your clients' experiences.
To learn more about Dr. Janina Fisher, visit:
JaninaFisher.com
Janina's Latest Book: Embracing Our Fragmented Selves: A Workbook for Trauma Survivors and Therapists
You can also listen to Dr. Janina Fisher on Episode 252 & Episode 115 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
31 maart 2026 · 55 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen about intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Rebecca is a Supervisor & Trainer for EFT, and one of the leaders for teaching the EFT model. Hear why intensives are a helpful way to provide safety & security for your clients, why you should do your own work as a couples therapist, how to be supportive to both partners at the same time, how to be gentle in the way you communicate with clients, and why couples therapy is some of the most rewarding work ever.
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EFTCounseling.org
Facebook & Instagram @EFTDoc
Emotionally Focused Therapy Group Facebook Group
You can also listen to Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen on Episode 271 & Episode 67 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
26 maart 2026 · 40 min
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In this solo episode, Shane dives into Connection as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear how containing boundaries & protective boundaries work in relationships, the difference between codependence & healthy connection, why so many couples struggle to get back to the honeymoon phase, how to help your clients develop true intimacy & connection, and your job as it relates to your partner.
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283: Compassion: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
23 maart 2026 · 27 min
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In this solo episode, Shane dives into Compassion as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear why compassion is tied so closely to shame, how to view shame vs. guilt, what to do when a client is struggling with shame, the 3 ways of pursuing self-esteem, and how much is a healthy amount of comparing yourself to others.
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282: Curiosity: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
19 maart 2026 · 37 min
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In this solo episode, Shane dives into Curiosity as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear why being a couples therapist can feel like being a judge, how to help shift your clients' mindsets to curiosity, how to work on the ability to slow down, why strong emotions are okay, and why timeouts can be great in couples therapy.
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281: Consciousness: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
17 maart 2026 · 35 min
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In this solo episode, Shane dives into Consciousness as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear what consciousness really is, the different types of awareness to explore with your clients, what to do when a client breaks down from their emotions, the role of a partner when it comes to consciousness, and how to navigate emotions from childhood.
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280: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
9 maart 2026 · 28 min
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In this solo episode, Shane shares the 4 Cs in relationships. Hear the common patterns couples get into, how to have compassion for each partner's reality, how to help your clients keep curiosity in their relationship, why it's okay for couples to disagree with each other, and what to say to your clients regarding each of the 4 Cs.
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279: Why Do I Keep Doing This? with Kati Morton
3 maart 2026 · 48 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Kati Morton about Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy. Kati is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Media Personality, and Author. Hear why our inner dialogue isn't always correct, how to help your clients get unstuck, the importance of working on yourself, why it's okay to have healthy differences, and the difference between love & codependence.
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278: When Weekly Couples Therapy Isn't Enough with Shane Birkel
23 februari 2026 · 27 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks what to do when weekly couples therapy isn't enough. Hear the pros & cons of therapy intensives, why 50-minute sessions are still the standard in couples therapy, how to get to the heart of the matter with your clients, how much to ramp up & wind down the conversation with your clients, and how to find what session length is right for your clients.
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277: When Work Stress Impacts the Relationship with Guy Winch
16 februari 2026 · 46 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Guy Winch about when work stress impacts the relationship. Guy is a Psychologist, Speaker, and Author who's a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. Hear why it's hard to leave work at work, how work stress works, how to help your clients separate work stress from home life, how much to structure your week, and what we can learn from firefighters.
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276: The Myth of Effortless Connection with Shane Birkel
10 februari 2026 · 28 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks the myth of effortless connection. Hear how to help couples who just don't feel connected anymore, how to get each person to speak through their feelings, what the healthiest relationships do best, how to slow things down with clients, and how to create a sense of safety in relationships.
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275: Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Couples with Liz Phillips
3 februari 2026 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Liz Phillips about Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Couples. Liz is a therapist trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and IFS. Hear what's so unique about IFS, how it avoids common vicious cycles, how to move your clients to focus on themselves first, how to create clarity for your clients, and why every therapist should do their own therapy.
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274: 7 Steps to Move Beyond Your Painful Past with Katherine Woodward Thomas
27 januari 2026 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Katherine Woodward Thomas about What's True About You: 7 Steps to Move Beyond Your Painful Past and Manifest Your Brightest Future. Katherine is a licensed therapist, recognized pioneer in transformational psychology, and The New York Times bestselling author of Calling in "The One" and Conscious Uncoupling. Hear how consciousness plays into couples therapy, what to do when your clients feel stuck, how to prevent them from losing out on love, what you can learn from imagining yourself as a child, and where healing happens.
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273: Working with Infidelity in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
23 december 2025 · 54 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks working with infidelity in couples therapy. Hear why every infidelity case is different, how to initiate the work with your clients, whether it's appropriate to give a timeline, why the guilt is so crucial, and what to coach each partner to do.
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272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti
16 december 2025 · 53 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Adrien Monti about common sexual issues in couples therapy. Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Couples Therapist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Hear how to become a sex therapist, how to get comfortable talking about sex with your clients, the most common issues when it comes to sex & couples therapy, when to refer your clients to a sex therapist, and whether you should schedule sex.
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271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
9 december 2025 · 53 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Rebecca is a Supervisor & Trainer for EFT, and one of the leaders for teaching the EFT model. Hear why you should consider the EFT model, how to stay grounded as a couples therapist, how to stop your clients from arguing, why self-compassion can be the key to helping your clients, and where to get good EFT support.
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270: Attachment Patterns & Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum
1 december 2025 · 46 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Jessica Baum about attachment patterns & secure relationships. Jessica is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the Author of the new book, Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships. Hear the 4 attachment styles, what causes different types of attachment, how to help your clients develop compassion from themselves, how to use attachment insights with your clients, and why we rely on protectors.
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269: Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward Thomas
25 november 2025 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Katherine Woodward Thomas about Conscious Uncoupling. Katherine is a licensed therapist, recognized pioneer in transformational psychology, and The New York Times bestselling author of Calling in "The One" and Conscious Uncoupling. How to help your clients navigate the shame of failing in a relationship, why finding a great partner comes from within you, how to gently direct questions towards your clients, whether couples therapy works better with one or both partners in the room, and how to shift the language you use when working with clients.
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268: Change Your Questions, Change Your Future with Elliott Connie
18 november 2025 · 45 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Elliott Connie about Change Your Questions, Change Your Future. Elliott is a Psychotherapist, Author, Podcaster, and Trailblazer in Solution-Focused Therapy. Hear how to take care of yourself as a couples therapist, why Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is helpful, how to help your clients find inspiration, how to remind your clients who they are & what they want, and how to practice as a couples therapist.
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267: So Much More than Listening with Shane Birkel
13 november 2025 · 40 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks what it really means to be the listener. Hear the listening skills we should all learn, when to be the speaker vs. listener, what to do when your clients are having a hard time being the listener, why affair recovery requires a ton of listening, and the importance of taking a timeout when arguing.
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266: Enneagram & Relationships with Christa Hardin
3 november 2025 · 53 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Christa Hardin about the Enneagram & relationships. Christa is a Therapist, Host of the Enneagram and Marriage podcast, and Author of The Enneagram in Marriage. Hear how to use the Enneagram to help with your therapy clients, the 9 personality types, which personality type makes the best therapists, what the Enneagram can tell your clients about their relationship & compatibility, and why it's helpful to start with your own personality type.
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265: Consciousness in Relationships with Shane Birkel
28 oktober 2025 · 17 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks consciousness in relationships. Hear why we're all pure love at our core, why we question ourselves in relationships, why every relationship is a paradox, how to find conscious love, and how to speak from a place of awareness.
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264: Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
20 oktober 2025 · 55 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy about Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids. Rebecca is a certified sex therapist, couples therapist, and author who helps individuals & couples strengthen emotional bonds, overcome desire differences, and rediscover pleasure & closeness in their relationships. Hear why it's completely normal for partners to have a difference in desire after having kids, which partner to focus more heavily on as a couples therapist, why the pursuer-withdrawer dynamic often flip-flops in the bedroom, the perks of sensate focus, and the homework to give your clients as it relates to sex.
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263: Communication in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
13 oktober 2025 · 35 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks communication in couples therapy. Hear how to help your clients get back to basics with communication, the correct ways to be a speaker and listener, why communication often breaks down for couples, why we naturally get defensive, and the importance of getting consent from your partner.
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262: Helping Couples during Their Transition to Parenthood with Kelly Bourque
7 oktober 2025 · 51 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Kelly Bourque about helping couples during their transition to parenthood. Kelly is an Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor (EFT) & Relational Health Advocate. Hear what you should talk about with couples before they have a baby, the need for pre-baby counseling, what happens when couples put their entire focus on the baby, how to help couples navigate the immense stress of having a baby, and the importance of parents being a team.
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261: Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
29 september 2025 · 49 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) in couples therapy. Hear what Shane learned from the training he went to led by Jan Bergstrom & Dr. Rick Butts, why the HOCI model is helpful, the 6 core birthrights every human being has, how to start working with a new couple, and why it's healthy to be concerned you messed up as a parent.
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260: Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill
25 september 2025 · 49 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Diana Hill about Wise Effort. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Hear how to practice Wise Effort, how to help your clients create a stronger connection with their partner, the most common types of regret, why people lose connection with the things they want, and why you should find a tree.
To learn more about Dr. Diana Hill, her book Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and her programs, visit:
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259: Infidelity with Dr. Ellyn Bader
16 september 2025 · 42 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Ellyn Bader about infidelity. Ellyn is an Author, Creator of The Developmental Model, Co-Founder of The Couples Institute, and one of the early founders of couples therapy itself. Hear how she created the concept of couples therapy, how the development of a couple's relationship mirrors the development of a child, the top reasons people have an affair, how to start working with a couple that went through an infidelity, and what to do when a couple is stuck at any stage of infidelity work.
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258: Working with Men in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
8 september 2025 · 35 min
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In this solo episode, Shane talks working with men in couples therapy. Hear the perks of 1-day intensives, the common differences between men & women when it comes to couples therapy, how to help men truly listen in their relationship, how to identify moments to slow down and do some deeper work, and when it's okay to not say anything as a couples therapist.