Episodios

  • 284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Mar 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 many couples struggle to get back to the honeymoon phase, how to help your clients develop true intimacy & connection, and your job as it relates to your partner.

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    40 m
  • 283: Compassion: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Mar 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 do when a client is struggling with shame, the 3 ways of pursuing self-esteem, and how much is a healthy amount of comparing yourself to others.

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    27 m
  • 282: Curiosity: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Mar 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 clients' mindsets to curiosity, how to work on the ability to slow down, why strong emotions are okay, and why timeouts can be great in couples therapy.

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    37 m
  • 281: Consciousness: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Mar 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 do when a client breaks down from their emotions, the role of a partner when it comes to consciousness, and how to navigate emotions from childhood.

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    35 m
  • 280: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Mar 9 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 relationship, why it's okay for couples to disagree with each other, and what to say to your clients regarding each of the 4 Cs.

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    28 m
  • 279: Why Do I Keep Doing This? with Kati Morton
    Mar 3 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, and Author. Hear why our inner dialogue isn't always correct, how to help your clients get unstuck, the importance of working on yourself, why it's okay to have healthy differences, and the difference between love & codependence.

    To learn more about Kati Morton, her latest book Why Do I Keep Doing This?, and her podcast Ask Kati Anything, visit:

    KatiMorton.com

    @KatiMorton on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram

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    48 m
  • 278: When Weekly Couples Therapy Isn't Enough with Shane Birkel
    Feb 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 get to the heart of the matter with your clients, how much to ramp up & wind down the conversation with your clients, and how to find what session length is right for your clients.

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    27 m
  • 277: When Work Stress Impacts the Relationship with Guy Winch
    Feb 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 our daily lives. Hear why it's hard to leave work at work, how work stress works, how to help your clients separate work stress from home life, how much to structure your week, and what we can learn from firefighters.

    To learn more about Guy Winch, his latest book Mind Over Grind, and his podcast Dear Therapists, visit:

    GuyWinch.com

    Mind Over Grind

    Dear Therapists

    You can also listen to Guy Winch on Episode 202 of The Couples Therapist Couch

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    46 m