The Couples Therapist Couch

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By: Shane Birkel

This podcast is about the practice of Couples Therapy. Many of the episodes are interviews with leaders in the field of Relationships. The show is meant to help Therapists and Coaches learn how to help people to deepen their connection, but in the process it explores what is most needed for each of us to love, heal, and grow. Each week Shane Birkel interviews an expert in the field of Couples Therapy to explore all about the world of relationships and how to be an amazing therapist.

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292: It's Not about the Dishes with Shane Birkel
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#292
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In this solo episode, Shane talks why it's not about the dishes. Hear why most...


291: Truth & Love with Shane Birkel
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#291
06/05/2026

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In this solo episode, Shane talks truth & love. Hear why relationships are so hard, why...


290: Embracing Your Couples Therapist Identity with Susan Saint-Rossy
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#290
05/20/2026

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In this episode, Shane talks with Susan Saint-Rossy about embracing your couples therapist identity. Susan...


289: Working with Couples Who Get Escalated with Shane Birkel
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#289
04/28/2026

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In this solo episode, Shane talks working with couples who get escalated. Hear some common...


288: Relationship Repair with Shane Birkel
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#288
04/21/2026

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In this solo episode, Shane talks relationship repair. Hear why repair is one of the...


287: Relationships & AI with Trevor White
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#287
04/14/2026

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286: Working with Trauma & Couples Therapy with Dr. Janina Fisher
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#286
04/06/2026

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285: Intensives & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
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#285
03/31/2026

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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...


284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#284
03/26/2026

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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...


283: Compassion: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#283
03/23/2026

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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...


282: Curiosity: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#282
03/19/2026

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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...


281: Consciousness: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#281
03/17/2026

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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...


280: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#280
03/09/2026

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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...


279: Why Do I Keep Doing This? with Kati Morton
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#279
03/03/2026

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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...


278: When Weekly Couples Therapy Isn't Enough with Shane Birkel
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#278
02/23/2026

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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...


277: When Work Stress Impacts the Relationship with Guy Winch
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#277
02/16/2026

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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...


276: The Myth of Effortless Connection with Shane Birkel
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#276
02/10/2026

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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...


275: Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Couples with Liz Phillips
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#275
02/03/2026

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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...


274: 7 Steps to Move Beyond Your Painful Past with Katherine Woodward Thomas
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#274
01/27/2026

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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...


273: Working with Infidelity in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
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#273
12/23/2025

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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...


272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti
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#272
12/16/2025

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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...


271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen
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#271
12/09/2025

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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...


270: Attachment Patterns & Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum
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#270
12/01/2025

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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...


269: Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward Thomas
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#269
11/24/2025

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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"...


268: Change Your Questions, Change Your Future with Elliott Connie
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#268
11/17/2025

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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...


267: So Much More than Listening with Shane Birkel
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#267
11/13/2025

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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...


266: Enneagram & Relationships with Christa Hardin
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#266
11/03/2025

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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...


265: Consciousness in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#265
10/28/2025

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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 lov...


264: Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
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#264
10/20/2025

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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...


263: Communication in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
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#263
10/13/2025

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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 bre...


262: Helping Couples during Their Transition to Parenthood with Kelly Bourque
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#262
10/07/2025

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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...


261: Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
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#261
09/29/2025

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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...


260: Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill
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#260
09/25/2025

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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 W...


259: Infidelity with Dr. Ellyn Bader
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#259
09/16/2025

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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...


258: Working with Men in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
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#258
09/08/2025

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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...


257: Emotional Repair with Andrea Dindinger
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#257
08/25/2025

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In this episode, Shane talks with Andrea Dindinger about emotional repair. Andrea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the Creator of Relationship Reboot: The Ultimate Couple's Training to Reignite Your Relationship and Transform How You Communicate. Hear how to help couples...


256: Brain Science & Attachment with Dr. Dan Siegel
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#256
08/19/2025

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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Dan Siegel about brain science & attachment. Dan is the Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, and Author of numerous books & articles on mindfulness & neurobiology. Hear how interpersonal...


255: Resentment in Relationships with Shane Birkel
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#255
08/11/2025

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In this solo episode, Shane talks resentment in relationships. Hear how to help couples let go of resentment, how to make healthy decisions based on compassion for your partner, what couples should do after they get past the honeymoon period, how to grieve a...


254: Boundaries & Neurobiology with Juliane Taylor Shore
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#254
08/04/2025

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In this episode, Shane talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about boundaries & neurobiology. Juliane is an Educator, Therapist, and Writer inspiring people to shift their relationships with self, others, and the world. She's the Author of "Setting Boundaries That Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You...


253: Relationships & Control with Shane Birkel
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#253
07/28/2025

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In this solo episode, Shane talks relationships & control. Hear all the things we can't control in life, how to help your clients respect the autonomy of their partner, what makes people become controlling, the healthy way of talking through feelings, and how to help...