276: The Myth of Effortless Connection with Shane Birkel

This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit to learn more Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: In this solo episode, Shane talks the myth of effortless connection. Hear how to help couples who just don't feel connected anymore, how to get each person to speak through their feelings, what the healthiest relationships do best, how to slow things down with clients, and how to create a sense of safety in relationships.

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276: The Myth of Effortless Connection with Shane Birkel is an episode from The Couples Therapist Couch by Shane Birkel.

This episode is 28:17 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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