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  • 259: Infidelity with Dr. Ellyn Bader
    Sep 16 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Ellyn Bader about infidelity. Ellyn is an Author, Creator of The Developmental Model, Co-Founder of The Couples Institute, and one of the early founders of couples therapy itself. Hear how she created the concept of couples therapy, how the development of a couple’s relationship mirrors the development of a child, the top reasons people have an affair, how to start working with a couple that went through an infidelity, and what to do when a couple is stuck at any stage of infidelity work.

    To learn more about Dr. Ellyn Bader and her trainings, visit:

    CouplesInstitute.com

    You can also listen to Ellyn on Episode 49 & Episode 153 of The Couples Therapist Couch

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    42 min
  • 258: Working with Men in Couples Therapy with Shane Birkel
    Sep 8 2025

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    In this solo episode, Shane talks working with men in couples therapy. Hear the perks of 1-day intensives, the common differences between men & women when it comes to couples therapy, how to help men truly listen in their relationship, how to identify moments to slow down and do some deeper work, and when it’s okay to not say anything as a couples therapist.

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    35 min
  • 257: Emotional Repair with Andrea Dindinger
    Aug 25 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Andrea Dindinger about emotional repair. Andrea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the Creator of Relationship Reboot: The Ultimate Couple's Training to Reignite Your Relationship and Transform How You Communicate. Hear how to help couples repair emotional disconnect, how to come up with an emotional repair plan, the importance of taking ownership & accountability in a relationship, when to bookmark conversations for a better time, and the benefits of talking through everything in your head with your partner.

    To learn more about Andrea Dindinger and her courses, visit:

    TherapyWithAndrea.Love

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    48 min
  • 256: Brain Science & Attachment with Dr. Dan Siegel
    Aug 19 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Dan Siegel about brain science & attachment. Dan is the Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, and Author of numerous books & articles on mindfulness & neurobiology. Hear how interpersonal neurobiology applies to couples therapy, why our brain plays such a big part in our relationships, how much attachment influences the present, the benefits of mindfulness, and how to work on the emotional health of your clients.

    To learn more about Dr. Dan Siegel, his courses, and his books, visit:

    DrDanSiegel.com

    MindsightInstitute.com

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    54 min
  • 255: Resentment in Relationships with Shane Birkel
    Aug 11 2025

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    In this solo episode, Shane talks resentment in relationships. Hear how to help couples let go of resentment, how to make healthy decisions based on compassion for your partner, what couples should do after they get past the honeymoon period, how to grieve a sacrifice you’ve made in your relationship, and how to help clients come up with compromises.

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    29 min
  • 254: Boundaries & Neurobiology with Juliane Taylor Shore
    Aug 4 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Juliane Taylor Shore about boundaries & neurobiology. 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 how our salience network works, how our emotions & history influence our actions, how to witness yourself doing therapy, why you’re a gift to the clients you work with, and how we can work with our brains to learn how to witness our minds.

    To learn more about Juliane Taylor Shore, her book, and her workshops, visit:

    JulianeTaylorShore.com

    JulianeTaylorShore.com/Book

    You can also listen to Juliane on Episode 199 of The Couples Therapist Couch

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    45 min
  • 253: Relationships & Control with Shane Birkel
    Jul 28 2025

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    In this solo episode, Shane talks relationships & control. Hear all the things we can’t control in life, how to help your clients respect the autonomy of their partner, what makes people become controlling, the healthy way of talking through feelings, and how to help a client who’s on the receiving end of controlling energy.

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    42 min
  • 252: Trauma & Relationships with Dr. Janina Fisher
    Jul 21 2025

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    In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Janina Fisher about trauma & relationships. Janina is an Author, Clinical Psychologist, and Educator on the forefront in the field of trauma. Hear the history of trauma research & trauma therapy, how working with trauma compares to other types of therapy, how to help couples focus on the reactions in their bodies, what the healing process looks like from trauma, and why we have a phobia of interrupting.

    To learn more about Dr. Janina Fisher, visit:

    JaninaFisher.com

    Janina’s Book: Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation

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    41 min