The Couples Therapist Couch
Shane Birkel
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233: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Ryan Rana
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03/11/25 • 51 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Ryan Rana about emotional avoidance & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Ryan is an ICEEFT certified EFT Trainer, Supervisor, and Therapist and has 25 years of experience in the therapeutic field in many different capacities. Hear how to start off assessing your clients, why EFT is all about risk, why blame is a survival strategy, how to avoid misdiagnosing clients, and why validation is so key.
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The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy
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You can also listen to Ryan on Episode 116 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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199: Brain Science and Relationships with Juliane Taylor Shore
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02/27/24 • 50 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about how brain science plays into relationships. 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 Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered.” Hear why the energy we put towards ourselves is so important, how the brain looks at safety, how our history influences every moment for us, external vs. internal boundaries, and how to set boundaries with your partner.
To learn more about Juliane and her workshops, visit JulianeTaylorShore.com
Check out Juliane’s book at: JulianeTaylorShore.com/Book
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214: Working with High Intensity after an Affair with Shane Birkel
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06/11/24 • 24 min
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In this solo episode, Shane breaks down how to work with high intensity after an affair. This topic stems from a question that came up in the Couples Therapist Inner Circle. Hear how to help clients recover after an affair, the emotions both partners are going through, how long it typically takes people to recover from an affair, how to get someone to stop having affairs, and how to help a client avoid getting into a shame spiral.
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239: Neurodiversity & Relationships with Dr. Matt Zakreski
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04/21/25 • 43 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Matt Zakreski about neurodiversity & relationships. Dr. Matt is a seasoned clinical psychologist and professional speaker renowned for his expertise in serving neurodivergent individuals (people with different brains such as gifted, ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia), and is the author of Neurodiversity Playbook. Hear how to navigate neurodiversity with your clients, how generations differ when they’re diagnosed, why knowledge is the key to everything, communication considerations when a couple or partner is neurodivergent, and how to help your clients keep perspective.
To learn more about Dr. Matt Zakreski, The Neurodiversity Collective, and Neurodiversity Playbook, visit:
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201: Love Every Day with Alexandra Solomon
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03/12/24 • 50 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Alexandra Solomon about her new book, “Love Every Day.” Alexandra is a Therapist, Professor, Speaker, and the Author of 3 books. Hear why it’s important for kids in college to learn how to have a healthy relationship, how we could improve sex education for teens, core principles helpful for people going into any relationship, the importance of staying curious to maintain connection, and why it’s okay to make mistakes as a parent - and tell our kids about those mistakes.
To learn more about Alexandra, visit DrAlexandraSolomon.com
Check out Alexandra’s latest book, “Love Every Day”
Check out Alexandra’s podcast, “Reimagining Love”
Sign up for Alexandra’s eCourse
Check out Alexandra’s previous episode on The Couples Therapist Couch: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/blog/114-alexandra-solomon-on-taking-sexy-back
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230: Understanding Shame with Shane Birkel
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02/17/25 • 32 min
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In this solo episode, Shane discusses how shame works and how to talk through shame with your clients. Hear the definition of shame, toxic shame vs. healthy shame, examples of shame between partners and children, how shame relates to compassion, and how to help your clients slow down and process the shame they’re feeling
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198: Solution-Oriented Approach with Couples with Bill O’Hanlon
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02/20/24 • 57 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Bill O’Hanlon about his Solution-Oriented Approach to couples therapy. Bill is a world-renowned leader in the fields of brief psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis and is the co-founder of the Solution-Oriented Approach, a therapeutic method that focuses on identifying unrealized possibilities while acknowledging emotional and contextual issues. Hear Bill’s own history with mental health, the biggest opportunity for couples therapists, how to help people accept the reality of how their relationships evolve, how hypnosis is connected to his work with couples, and his passion for songwriting.
For all things Bill, visit BillOHanlon.org
Check out Bill’s previous episode on The Couples Therapist Couch: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/blog/025-love-is-a-verb-with-bill-o-hanlon
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210: Narcissism in Couples Therapy with Wendy Behary
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05/14/24 • 50 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Wendy Behary about 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 she became interested in the study of narcissism, how to approach narcissism as a therapist, how to use Schema Therapy, whether it’s okay to interrupt your clients, and how to avoid getting triggered.
To learn more about Wendy and check out her book, visit:
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242: The Go-To Relationship Guide for Gay Men with Tom Bruett
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05/12/25 • 44 min
This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit HelloAlma.com/ATPP to learn more
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In this episode, Shane talks with Tom Bruett about The Go-To Relationship Guide for Gay Men. Tom Bruett, LMFT is a therapist, trainer, consultant, and author who works extensively with the queer community. He is the founder of the Queer Relationship Institute, which provides therapy for queer folx and training for therapists who work with queer relationships. Hear how to be more open & sensitive with your clients, the 7 stages of relational development, why you should trust your intuition with your clients, how to work better with queer couples, and how to model that these types of conversations are okay.
To learn more about Tom Bruett, the Queer Relationship Institute, and The Go-To Relationship Guide for Gay Men, visit:
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207: Stay or Go? With Sharon Pope
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04/23/24 • 47 min
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In this episode, Shane talks with Sharon Pope about all things divorce. Sharon is a Marriage & Relationship Coach and several-time Bestselling Author on love and relationships, including “Stay or Go?” Hear how to approach divorce, where people get stuck, how women and men differ in divorce, how therapists can guide people towards a decision, and why divorce should always be an option.
To learn more about Sharon, visit SharonPope.com
Check out “Stay or Go?” at StayOrGoBook.com
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How many episodes does The Couples Therapist Couch have?
The Couples Therapist Couch currently has 243 episodes available.
What topics does The Couples Therapist Couch cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapy, Podcasts, Marriage, Social Sciences, Science, Relationships, Therapist and Couples.
What is the most popular episode on The Couples Therapist Couch?
The episode title '233: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Ryan Rana' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Couples Therapist Couch?
The average episode length on The Couples Therapist Couch is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Couples Therapist Couch released?
Episodes of The Couples Therapist Couch are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Couples Therapist Couch?
The first episode of The Couples Therapist Couch was released on Sep 12, 2017.
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