203 episodes

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.

The Couples Therapist Couch Shane Birkel

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    • 4.8 • 20 Ratings

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.

    203: Stepfamily Relationships with Patricia Papernow, Part 1

    203: Stepfamily Relationships with Patricia Papernow, Part 1

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    In this episode, Shane talks with Patricia Papernow for Part 1 of a 2-part interview on stepfamily relationships. Patricia is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on “blended families” and received the 2023 award for Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy from the American Family Therapy Academy. Hear why stepfamilies are a fundamentally different structure, how to have a healthy relationship with your stepfamily, the impact on the children, her 5 major challenges for stepfamilies, and how to navigate disciplining children.
    To learn more about Patricia, visit StepfamilyRelationships.com
    Check out Patricia’s books at StepfamilyRelationships.com/Books

    • 46 min
    202: Psychedelics and Relationships with Guy Winch

    202: Psychedelics and Relationships with Guy Winch

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    In this episode, Shane talks with Guy Winch about psychedelics, relationships, and mental health. 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 society doesn’t address mental health as much as physical health, how couples can evaluate and improve their relationships, how long it takes to recover from a divorce or break-up, how psychedelics can help in recovery, and how accepted psychedelics are today.
    To learn more about Guy, visit GuyWinch.com
    Check out Guy’s latest book, “Emotional First Aid”
    Check out Guy’s podcast, “Dear Therapists”
    To learn more about ketamine therapy, visit Mindbloom.com

    • 44 min
    201: Love Every Day with Alexandra Solomon

    201: Love Every Day with Alexandra Solomon

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    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

    • 50 min
    200: Peter Levine on Somatic Experiencing and Couples Therapy

    200: Peter Levine on Somatic Experiencing and Couples Therapy

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    In this episode, Shane talks with Peter Levine about somatic experiencing and couples therapy. Peter is the Developer of Somatic Experiencing and the Bestselling Author of several books on trauma. His new autobiography comes out in April 2024. Hear what somatic experiencing is, where trauma comes from, how past individual trauma affects couples, the greatest gift we can give our partner, and why trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
    To learn more about Peter, visit SomaticExperiencing.com
    For trainings, visit TraumaHealing.org
    For Peter’s books, visit SomaticExperiencing.com/SE-Books

    • 45 min
    199: Brain Science and Relationships with Juliane Taylor Shore

    199: Brain Science and Relationships with Juliane Taylor Shore

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    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
     

    • 50 min
    198: Solution-Oriented Approach with Couples with Bill O’Hanlon

    198: Solution-Oriented Approach with Couples with Bill O’Hanlon

    Learn more about the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    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

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

C. Angelika ,

Excellent Podcast!

Thank you, Shane, for all the great interviews and interesting topics. As a relationship coach who works with individuals and couples your podcast is one of my favourites! I highly recommend it to everybody who does counseling for couples!

Vall K ,

Excellent Podcast

I have learned so much from this podcast. I recommend it to any couples therapist who wants access to the current leaders in this field. Very informative!

Yogabykayla ,

Extremely Helpful

I have just started working as a counsellor recently and have gotten so much out of listening to Shane over the past few months. I am so grateful you put the time and energy into this podcast, as I really do look forward to it weekly! Keep going ♥️

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