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.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 102: Bill Pinsof
In one of the most personal and revealing interviews in AAMFT Podcast history, Eli explores with Bill his origin story and both his successes and challenges throughout his pioneering journey into systemic therapy integration.
Nov 10, 2023 • 55min
Episode 101: Steven Porges
In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Porges to talk about his latest book aimed at the general public. It definitively presents how Polyvagal Theory can be understandable to all and demonstrates how its practical principles are applicable to anyone looking to live their safest, best, healthiest, and happiest life.
Oct 27, 2023 • 59min
Episode 100: Deb Dana
In this episode, Deb and Eli discuss practical Polyvagal skills and how we can use Polyvagal Theory to transform the way we navigate our professional and personal relationships.
Sep 22, 2023 • 50min
Episode 99: Dr. Doug Snyder
In this episode, Eli dives deep with Dr. Doug Snyder into a proven, research-based approach for treating couples impacted by the trauma of infidelity to learn the clinical skills that will empower your couples to recover after significant breaches of trust.
Sep 8, 2023 • 46min
Episode 98: Dr. Karen Gail Lewis
Dr. Karen Gail Lewis, expert on sibling relationships, discusses the impact of childhood sibling issues on client issues and adult relationships. They explore the concept of 'ghosts' in sibling relationships and techniques for identifying frozen images in therapy sessions. Learn about an upcoming virtual conference on family therapy.
Aug 25, 2023 • 48min
Episode 97: Sara Reed
In this episode, Eli talks with a MFT leader in this area, Sara Reed. Sara is a mental health futurist and has spent her early career reimagining effective mental health care in the medical system.
Jul 28, 2023 • 48min
Episode:96 Dr. Ellyn Bader
In this interview, Dr. Ellyn Bader sits down with Eli to describe the evolution of her work as a couples therapist. She also recalls how she and her therapist husband, Dr. Peter Pearson, founded the Couples Institute and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, a model that teaches therapists how to diagnose, intervene and significantly help troubled relationships.
Jun 23, 2023 • 53min
Episode 95: Dr. Chris Habben
In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli has a thought-provoking conversation with AAMFT Past President & current Chair of the Spirituality in Clinical Practice (SICP) Topical Interest Network - Dr. Chris Habben.
Jun 9, 2023 • 50min
Episode 94: Barbara McCrady
In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli and leading scientist-practitioner, Barbara McCrady, review the historical and conceptual underpinnings of ABCT, as well as the specific treatment elements and structure.
May 26, 2023 • 53min
Episode 93: Jim Furrow
On this installment of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli interviews EEFT innovator, Jim Furrow, Ph.D. They discuss how to confidently lead family members through distress and past injuries to create new relational patterns, bond with each other, and experience a fuller sense of security.
