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The Couples Therapist Couch

Shane Birkel
The Couples Therapist Couch
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    298: Part 2: The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy with Arjuna Ardagh

    09/02/2026 | 55 mins.
    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/
    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/
    In this Part 2 of 2, Shane talks with Arjuna Ardagh about The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy. Arjuna supports couples in the practice of conscious relationships and Taoist sexual practices. Hear how to help couples deepen their sense of truth in the world, what to do when partners have different levels of sexual desire, the most common ways couples start relationships, how to help partners share what they truly want with each other, and how couples can practice these concepts at home.
     
    To learn more about Arjuna Ardagh and The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy, visit:
    TaoOfDeepIntimacy.com
    Instagram @TheTaoOfDeepIntimacy
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    297: Part 1: The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy with Arjuna Ardagh

    09/01/2026 | 47 mins.
    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/
    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/
    In this Part 1 of 2, Shane talks with Arjuna Ardagh about The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy. Arjuna supports couples in the practice of conscious relationships and Taoist sexual practices. Hear how he became so in love with love, his unique approach with couples, the history of relationships, helpful exercises related to Taoism, and the difference between healthy connection & codependence.
     
    To learn more about Arjuna Ardagh and The Tao of Love, Sex, and Deep Intimacy, visit:
    TaoOfDeepIntimacy.com
    Instagram @TheTaoOfDeepIntimacy
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    296: How to Apologize with Harriet Lerner

    08/25/2026 | 46 mins.
    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/
    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/
    In this episode, Shane talks with Harriet Lerner about how to apologize. Harriet is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of women, and the "how-tos" of navigating the swamps and quicksands of difficult relationships. She is the author of 12 books published in 35 languages. Hear why apologies are so important, the ways people ruin their apologies, what a good apology requires of us, the differences in how men & women apologize, and how to navigate a client who refuses to apologize.
     
    To learn more about Harriet Lerner, visit:
    HarrietLerner.com
    Why Won't You Apologize? Book
    Why Won't He Apologize? | Harriet Lerner | TEDxKC
     
    You can also listen to Harriet Lerner on Episode 27 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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    295: Why You Keep Reacting That Way and How to Stop with Shane Birkel

    08/18/2026 | 40 mins.
    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/
    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/
    In this solo episode, Shane talks why you keep reacting that way and how to stop. Hear the difference between your authentic self & your unconscious programming, how our brain creates shortcuts & patterns to protect us, how to find the real Truth of your clients, how to help your clients understand where their feelings & actions are coming from, and how to help your clients come home to themselves.
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    294: Attachment Styles with Annie Chen

    08/13/2026 | 48 mins.
    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/
    Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new
    Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/
    In this episode, Shane talks with Annie Chen about attachment styles. Annie is an author, therapist, consultant, and coach who holds 2 master's degrees in counseling and psychology. With over 17 years dedicated to studying the mind, nervous systems, and relationships, she has developed a unique approach to relationships and working with people. Hear why attachment theory is so important, how we develop our attachment styles, how to approach attachment styles with your clients, the danger of talking in absolutes, and how much to dive into family of origin work.
     
    To learn more about Annie Chen, visit:
    AnnieChen.net
    AttachmentQuiz.com
    The Attachment Theory Workbook
    I Want to Connect
    Instagram @AnnieChenLMFT
     
    You can also listen to Annie Chen on Episode 90 of The Couples Therapist Couch
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About The Couples Therapist Couch
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.
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