The AAMFT Podcast

Epizody

• Episode 144:Couples Therapy for Relationships with Eating Disorders 26.06.2026 50min

  In this episode, Eli and Dr. Kim Lampson discuss the role of shame and secrecy in relationships, the lived experience of the non-eating disorder partner, and how therapists can help couples navigate difficult conversations.
• Episode 143: All-Star Panel Series Bill Doherty & Patricia Papernow 12.06.2026 1h 24min

  The All-Star Panel Series continues with a thoughtful and deeply meaningful conversation featuring Bill Doherty and Patricia Papernow two of the most respected voices in the study of commitment, relationships, and family life.
• Episode 139: AAMFT All-Star Panel Series Froma Walsh, Celia Falicov & Mary Jo Barrett 13.03.2026 1h 40min

  In this installment of the All-Star Panel Series, Eli is joined by Dr. Froma Walsh, Mary Jo Barrett, and Dr. Celia Falicov for a rich conversation on resilience, trauma, and the essential role of culture in healing.
• Episode 138:All Star Panel Series Jill Freedman, Gene Combs & Diane Gehart 20.02.2026 1h 12min

  In this second installment of the All-Star Panel Series, Eli is joined by Jill Freedman, Gene Combs, and Diane Gehart for a conversation that will explore the heart of postmodern and integrative systemic therapy—story, meaning, mindfulness, and the transformative power of collaborative dialogue.
• Episode 137: All-Star Panel Series 23.01.2026 1h 43min

  In the first AAMFT Podcast episode of 2026, Eli introduces the All-Star Panel Series featuring Cloé Madanes and Frank Dattilio for an in-depth conversation highlighting the enduring legacy of the late Norman Epstein. This series is devoted to legacy, mentorship, and the core ideas that advance our field of systemic therapy.
• Episode 136: Loving Someone with Mental Illness 12.12.2025 48min

  In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Michelle Sherman to explore the delicate balance between supportive love and codependency, the hidden struggles of family members, and practical strategies for maintaining connection when mental health creates uncertainty.
• Episode 135: Classic MFT Models Through the Lens of BIPOC Therapists 14.11.2025 49min

  In this episode, Eli is joined by Dr. Steve Harris and Dr. Ronald Asiimwe, who share insights on representation, mentorship, and making MFT more accessible to diverse practitioners.
• Episode 134: Early Career MFTs 24.10.2025 1h 38min

  In this episode, Eli hosts a roundtable of six MFTs who share their early career journeys navigating the transition from grad school to successfully obtaining licensure and building caseloads.
• Episode 133: Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (SERT) 26.09.2025 50min

  In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli is joined by Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin for an in-depth discussion about Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (SERT).
• Episode 131: Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Couples 25.07.2025 56min

  In this episode, Eli sits down with Dr. Tammy Nelson to discuss Ketamine Assisted Relational Psychotherapy (KARP) as a potential pathway to release old habitual thoughts and patterns of relating to your partner.
• Episode #130: The Evolution of Systemic Diagnosis 27.06.2025 47min

  In this episode, Dr. Eli sits down with Dr. Priest to discuss the theory-driven assessment and the EPIC model for diagnosing the history, structure, and boundaries of family systems.
• Episode #128: The Importance of Therapist “Way of Being” 23.05.2025 1h 1min

  In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Dr. Eli sits down with Dr. Fife and Dr. Whiting to explore the therapist’s “way of being” as a meta-intervention.
• Episode 127: Managing Gaming and Social Media Habits 09.05.2025 57min

  In this episode, Eli talks with Dr. Catherine Knibbs about how we use technology in everyday life. They also discuss how to identify when intervention is needed to assist our client systems in mastering problematic uses of technology.
• Episode #126: Navigating Family Estrangement 25.04.2025 56min

  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.
• Episode 125: Single Session Therapy 11.04.2025 58min

  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.
• Episode 124: Neurodiverse Couple Therapy 28.03.2025 1h 1min

  In this episode, Eli is joined by Kelli Murgado-Willard, who discusses assessing, treating, and integrating practical interventions with neurodivergent clients.
• AAMFT Podcast Episode #123: Working with Native American & Indigenous Client Systems 14.03.2025 40min

  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.
• AAMFT Podcast Episode #122: Family Therapy for Caregivers of Dementia 28.02.2025 54min

  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.
• AAMFT Podcast Episode #121: Fertility Counseling with Couples 14.02.2025 48min

  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.
• Episode 120: Ron Levant 24.01.2025 47min

  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.