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The Couples Therapist Couch

Shane Birkel
Couples Therapy
Mental Health
Relationships
Attachment Theory
Communication
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Trauma
Infidelity
Divorce
Therapy
Relationship Dynamics
Parenting
Imposter Syndrome
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Communication In Relationships
Vulnerability
Loss
Communication Skills
Narcissism
Attachment Styles

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 Ther... more

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Recent Guests

Trevor Huskey
Therapist, licensed clinical social worker, author, and anxiety podcast host.
Episode: 307: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Relationships with Trevor Huskey
Judy Hu
Licensed mental health counselor, trauma therapist, boundary coach and author of The Boundary Revolution.
Episode: 306: Boundaries & Generational Trauma with Judy Hu
Wendy Behary
Author of Disarming the Narcissist and founder and director of the Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey.
The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC
Episode: 305: Working with Narcissism in Couples Therapy with Wendy Behary
Thais Gibson
Relationship expert, co-founder of The Personal Development School, and author of three books on attachment theory.
The Personal Development School
Episode: 304: Attachment Theory & Relationships with Dr. Thais Gibson
Dr. Jennifer Reid
psychiatrist and author of Guilt Free, Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations
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Episode: 302: Guilt & Relationships with Dr. Jennifer Reid
Laurie Watson
EFT therapist and sexologist, co-host of Brave Love, Great Sex Podcast
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Episode: 300: Brave Love, Great Sex with Dr. Laurie Watson & George Faller
George Faller
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Episode: 300: Brave Love, Great Sex with Dr. Laurie Watson & George Faller
Frank Spinelli
Physician, health coach and author; creator of The Shame Compass
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Episode: 299: Understanding Shame with Dr. Frank Spinelli
Arjuna Ardagh
Author of The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy
Author, Speaker on Relationships and Spirituality
Episode: 298: Part 2: The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy with Arjuna Ardagh

Host

Shane Birkel
Host of The Couples Therapist Couch

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 464 ratings
  • Interesting guests and a good host. The Tao guy was a waste of time and Just Hu was insufferable, but I won't hold it against the pod 🤣

    Podcast Addict
    5
    rohnann
    13 days ago
  • Interesting guests and a good host. The Tao guy was a waste of time, but I won't hold it against the pod 🤣

    Podcast Addict
    5
    rohnann
    2 months ago
  • Episode suggestion!

    Just listened to an episode for the first time, episode 216 with John Gray. Found it extremely interesting!! Specifically the biological/hormonal explanation of behaviors. As a lesbian, I would love to hear from someone who has expertise in working with non-heterosexual couples to touch on the biological/hormonal topics within these types of couples (personally, lesbian couples). It would be fascinating to hear about achieving that balance between two women (or men)!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dolly#11
    United States8 months ago
  • Sometimes painful to listen to

    I love this podcast as an LMFT but OMG is it so annoying to listen to some of the guest. They remind us 100 plus times they wrote a book and gloat about how great they are instead of talking about the actual work.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    $avv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Finding normality within change

    Thank-you for this beautiful podcast. I’m a non-practicing therapist that found this podcast by chance! It not only helped me normalize my own change while also inspiring me to lean into a new direction I wanted to look into professionally. Thank you Shane and all your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WallsyKars
    South Africaa year ago

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Listeners praise depth of clinical frameworks and practical takeaways for therapy practice.
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Many describe the show as a must-have resource for relationship professionals and coaches.

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307: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Relationships with Trevor Huskey
Q: And how would that negatively be impacting their relationship?
Huskey says perfectionists may feel pressure for every part of life to be perfect, work 60 or 70 hours a week, and come home focused on tasks rather than spending time with their partner.
307: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Relationships with Trevor Huskey
Q: Maybe it would be helpful to give a definition of anxiety because I feel like people use it in a lot of different ways.
Huskey says anxiety can appear as worry, concern, panic, and compulsive behavior, but he sees self-doubt and not trusting oneself as central features. Staying busy can become a way to avoid facing it.
306: Boundaries & Generational Trauma with Judy Hu
Q: How would you talk to someone who's sort of doing the patriarchal, like defensiveness, minimizing, problem solving, explaining kind of energy?
Hu uses her circle framework to slow the conversation, make space for the other partner and help the defensive person explore how earlier experiences may have shaped their response. She validates both partners and invites them to consider whether their learned adaptations are helping them feel closer.
306: Boundaries & Generational Trauma with Judy Hu
Q: Can you speak a little bit about bringing it to the level of relationship, the way these things play out with our partner?
Hu describes noticing where a strong emotion is felt in the body, rating its intensity and considering whether it comes from the present relationship, family history or collective trauma. After regulating and contextualizing that charge, clients can address the specific issue with their partner.
304: Attachment Theory & Relationships with Dr. Thais Gibson
Q: What does rewiring mean when clients understand their attachment style, and how do you take it a step deeper?
Gibson describes identifying a core wound and its opposite, recalling real memories that support the opposite belief, and repeatedly revisiting those memories through writing or recordings to engage emotion and imagery.

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This show centers on advanced couples therapy practices, profilered through interviews with leading clinicians. Episodes spotlight frameworks for safety, repair, and emotion regulation, with recurring emphasis on processing trauma, building strong relational foundations, and practical clinical tools (e.g., intensive sessions, EFT, and four Cs). A notable edge is the host's knack for translating complex theories into actionable steps for therapists and couples, plus guest experts who blend clinical rigor with accessible coaching insights. Potential listeners—therapists, coaches, and clinicians—can expect in-depth models, real-world case discussions, and a clear focus on helping couples heal and communicate more effectively.

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1. Trevor Huskey
2. Judy Hu
3. Wendy Behary
4. Thais Gibson
5. Dr. Jennifer Reid
6. Laurie Watson
7. George Faller
8. Frank Spinelli

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