LTN 36 - Couples Therapy 101

LTN 36 - Couples Therapy 101

June 11, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance and benefits of couples therapy, addressing mental health stigma and the connection between relationships and emotional well-being.

Therapy recommendation changed a listener's life eight years later Therapy vs using alcohol to cope with stress and emotions Returning to therapy after emotional strain affected a marriage Benefits of talking with someone outside the relationship Mental health stigma and growing up without therapy discussions Therapy compared to hiring a trainer for mental fitness Realization therapy helps more than just people in crisis Relationships and mental health are closely connected Why "we never fight" is not a relationship success metric Martin Short's marriage discussed as a relationship role model Using exceptional couples as inspiration for growth How to find a good therapist or couples therapist Examples of bad therapy, boundary issues, and unethical behavior Couples therapy during a marriage on the brink of divorce Importance of therapist training and specialization Why good couples therapists avoid taking sides Therapist fit, trust, and comfort for both partners More couples seeking therapy before major problems arise Therapy for communication, intimacy, and conflict skills Parenting, illness, and family stress impacting relationships Trauma, abandonment, addiction, and neglect…

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