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The Couples Therapist Couch

Shane Birkel

Booking Overview

This is an expert interview podcast focused on couples therapy, relationships, intimacy, and helping therapists and coaches improve their clinical practice; it regularly features established therapists, relationship educators, authors, and healthcare professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch couples therapists, sex therapists, trauma and attachment specialists, relationship researchers, and authors with substantial clinical expertise or a relevant book, with booking difficulty likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 303

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 11.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shanebirkel@gmail.com

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Host

Shane Birkel - Couples therapist, educator, and host focused on helping therapists and coaches improve their work with couples and relationships.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established couples therapists, sex therapists, trauma or attachment specialists, relationship educators, physicians, authors, and speakers with substantial clinical experience or recognized expertise in intimacy and relationships.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on relationships, sex, intimacy, trauma, or therapy, Extensive clinical experience with couples or sexual relationships, Recognized educator, speaker, or trainer for therapists, Leadership or established authority in couples therapy or relationship work

Recent Guest Discussions

George Faller - Attachment Theory, Sexual Relationships, Compassion, And Helping Couples Strengthen Connection And Intimacy.

Laurie Watson - Sexuality And Attachment Theory, Differing Levels Of Sexual Desire, Compassion In Sexual Relationships, And Helping Couples Discuss Sex In Therapy.

Frank Spinelli - Shame, Toxic Shame, Childhood Shaming, Healthy Guilt, And The Effects Of Shame On Couples And Relationships.

Arjuna Ardagh - Deep Intimacy, Conscious Relationships, Sexual Desire Differences, Emotional Connection, Codependence, And Practical Relationship Exercises.

Arjuna Ardagh - The History Of Relationships, Conscious Connection, Taoist Practices, Healthy Connection, And Codependence.

Recent Topics

Health, Couples Therapy, Relationships, Sex Therapy, Attachment Theory

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Couples Therapist Couch
:

303: Are You Practicing the Way You Actually Want to Practice? With Shane Birkel

October 06, 2026

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 Sign up for Shane's 6-week live training program, Couples Therapy Intensives: The Blueprint, before it starts on October 27, 2026 here: https://cit.shanebirkel.com/blueprint Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new J...

302: Guilt & Relationships with Dr. Jennifer Reid

October 01, 2026

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 Sign up for Shane's free live training "Beyond the 50-Minute Session: How to Start Offering Couples Therapy Intensives" on October 2, 2026 at Noon ET here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WPzz0aBYTlObz31MdlDpKg  Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https...

301: Longer Therapy Sessions with Shane Birkel

September 21, 2026

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 Sign up for Shane's free live training "Beyond the 50-Minute Session: How to Start Offering Couples Therapy Intensives" on October 2, 2026 at Noon ET here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WPzz0aBYTlObz31MdlDpKg Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https:...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Couples Therapist Couch
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How do I get in touch with The Couples Therapist Couch?

The Couples Therapist Couch is hosted by Shane Birkel. Its publicly listed email is shanebirkel@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Couples Therapist Couch?

The publicly listed email for The Couples Therapist Couch: shanebirkel@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Couples Therapist Couch have?

Podseeker estimates The Couples Therapist Couch reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Couples Therapist Couch?

The Couples Therapist Couch typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established couples therapists, sex therapists, trauma or attachment specialists, relationship educators, physicians, authors, and speakers with substantial clinical experience or recognized expertise in intimacy and relationships. Common among recent guests: Published books on relationships, sex, intimacy, trauma, or therapy; Extensive clinical experience with couples or sexual relationships; Recognized educator, speaker, or trainer for therapists. Recent guests include George Faller, Laurie Watson, and Frank Spinelli.

How hard is it to get booked on The Couples Therapist Couch?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Couples Therapist Couch cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Couples Therapy, Relationships, Sex Therapy, and Attachment Theory. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shanebirkel@gmail.com

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