

The AAMFT Podcast
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The AAMFT Podcast is an all-access pass to the latest news, developments, and thought leaders in the world of systemic therapy. Hosted by Dr. Eli Karam, it strives to relate, educate, and innovate one episode at a time. The episodes explore topics that relationship-based therapists care about, and features unique conversations and interviews with established experts. The show provides information and education on direct practice and emerging trends in the MFT profession.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 57min
Episode #126: Navigating Family Estrangement
In this episode, Dr. Eli sits down with systemic therapist Karl Melvin to discuss how clinicians can better support estranged adult clients using Karl’s Estrangement Inquiry Model.

Apr 11, 2025 • 59min
Episode 125: Single Session Therapy
In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Michael Hoyt to discuss guidelines and methods to make a single therapy session efficient and effective for individuals, couples, and families.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 124: Neurodiverse Couple Therapy
In this episode, Eli is joined by Kelli Murgado-Willard, who discusses assessing, treating, and integrating practical interventions with neurodivergent clients.

Mar 14, 2025 • 40min
AAMFT Podcast Episode #123: Working with Native American & Indigenous Client Systems
In this episode, AAMFT Leadership Symposium keynote speaker Dr. Laurelle Myhra joins Eli to discuss both the benefits and challenges of conducting systemic therapy with indigenous populations within predominantly Western mental health systems.

Feb 28, 2025 • 55min
AAMFT Podcast Episode #122: Family Therapy for Caregivers of Dementia
In this episode, Sara Qualls joins Eli to discuss how family therapy may help caregivers cope with symptoms of cognitive impairment while still meeting the needs of multiple relatives.

Feb 14, 2025 • 49min
AAMFT Podcast Episode #121: Fertility Counseling with Couples
In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Kristy Koser for a discussion about helping couples navigating complex decisions while maintaining their relationship after a diagnosis of infertility and pursuing fertility treatments.

Jan 24, 2025 • 48min
Episode 120: Ron Levant
In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Ronald Levant to discuss normative male alexithymia and how he uses Alexithymia Reduction Treatment (ART) to support his clients in their therapy journey.

Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 10min
Episode 119: Collaborative Divorce
In this episode Eli sits down with Dr. Randy Heller to discuss the similarities and differences between collaborative divorce and traditional divorce mediation.

Dec 13, 2024 • 51min
Episode: 118 Devin Hussong
In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Devin Hussong to talk about integrating humor into the practice of systemic therapy.

Nov 8, 2024 • 42min
Episode: 117 Kristina S. Brown
Kristina S. Brown, editor of the AAMFT Systemic Ethics Textbook and professor at Adler University, dives into the evolving landscape of ethics in therapy. She shares her transformative journey and the impact of COVID-19 on ethical practices. The discussion highlights innovative teaching methods using popular media, such as 'Ted Lasso,' to explore real-world ethical dilemmas. Kristina emphasizes the importance of ongoing education and community support for therapists, showcasing an upcoming ethics competition designed to engage the field.


