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273: Working with Infidelity in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel Dec 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, why the guilt is so crucial, and what to coach each partner to do.

272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti Dec 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 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.

To learn more about Adrien Monti, visit:

InnerFlameCounseling.com

271: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen Dec 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 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.

To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen and her trainings, visit:

DrRebeccaJorgensen.com

Facebook & Instagram @EFTDoc

Emotionally Focused Therapy Group Facebook Group

270: Attachment Patterns & Secure Relationships with Jessica Baum Dec 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 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.

To learn more about Jessica Baum and her book, Safe, visit:

JessicaBaumLMHC.com

JessicaBaumLMHC.com/Safe

JessicaBaumLMHC.com/Interview

Instagram @JessicaBaumLMHC

269: Conscious Uncoupling with Katherine Woodward Thomas Nov 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" 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.

To learn more about Katherine Woodward Thomas and Conscious Uncoupling, visit:

KatherineWoodwardThomas.com

ConsciousUncoupling.com

268: Change Your Questions, Change Your Future with Elliott Connie Nov 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 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.

To learn more about Elliott Connie, The Solution Focused Universe, his podcasts, and Change Your Questions, Change Your Future, visit:

ElliottConnie.com

TheSFU.com

ElliottConnie.com/Books

Instagram & Facebook @ElliottSpeaks

YouTube @ElliottConnieSpeaks

You can also listen to Elliott on Episode 96 & Episode 154 of The Couples Therapist Couch

267: So Much More than Listening with Shane Birkel Nov 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 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.

266: Enneagram & Relationships with Christa Hardin Nov 03, 2025

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

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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.

To learn more about Christa Hardin, her Enneagram and Marriage podcast, and The Enneagram in Marriage book, visit:

EnneagramAndMarriage.com

Instagram @EnneagramAndMarriage

265: Consciousness in Relationships with Shane Birkel Oct 28, 2025

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

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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.

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

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This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more

Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/

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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.

To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy and her book, Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids, visit:

RebeccaEudy.com

RebeccaEudy.com/Parents-in-Love

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