The AAMFT Podcast

The All-Star Panel Series continues with an energizing and insightful conversation featuring Michele Weiner-Davis, Bill O'Hanlon & Jay Lappin—three influential voices in the brief therapy movement. With humor, humility, and practical wisdom, they explore how therapists can help clients rediscover their resilience, interrupt destructive relational cycles, and take meaningful steps toward change...

In this All-Star Panel episode, Eli is joined by Doug Breunlin, Jay Lebow, & Dr. Bill Pinsof for a discussion about the balance between theory and relationship, the role of feedback in improving outcomes, and the enduring importance of curiosity and collaboration in the therapy room.

In this episode of the AAMFT Podcast, Eli welcomes Dr. Catherine Ducommun-Nagy and Dr. Manijeh Daneshpour for an engaging exploration of Contextual Family Therapy and the foundational concepts of relational ethics, invisible loyalties, trust, fairness, and accountability across generations.

In this episode, Eli is joined by Dr. Ben Caldwell, Dr. Sarah Lyon & Dr. Sofia Georgiadou for a conversation reflecting on the evolving landscape of MFT education, supervision, and training, exploring how programs can prepare emerging clinicians for the complexity, responsibility, and privilege of working with challenging client systems.

In this episode of The All-Star Panel Series, Eli is joined by mentor and mentee Sean Davis and Fred Piercy for a heartfelt conversation about the pivotal moments that shaped their professional journeys and the enduring importance of mentorship in the development of systemic therapists.

In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Eli brings together female sports legend Danica Patrick and esteemed LMFT, Vienna Pharaon, for an intimate conversation about the transformative power of systemic therapy. Together, they delve into Danica's journey of healing from an emotionally abusive relationship, exploring the courage it takes to confront personal patterns and break generational cycles. This...

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.

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.

In this episode, Eli is joined by Akilah Riley-Richardson for a discussion about systemic trauma, relational power, and culturally responsive couple therapy. Drawing from her book Marginalized Couples in Therapy, Akilah explores how race, gender identity, sexuality, and societal oppression shape intimate relationships and influence the therapy process

In this episode, Dick Schwartz and Toni Herbine -Blank join Eli to discuss the future of Internal Family Systems therapy. This conversation will explore how the model continues to evolve—shaping trauma treatment, couples work, and the broader psychotherapy landscape.

In this episode of The All-Star Panel Series, our host Eli is joined by Dr. Dick Schwartz and Toni Herbine-Blank to explore the role of compassion, curiosity, and self-leadership in helping individuals and couples move beyond protective patterns toward deeper connection. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at aamft.org/podcast #AAMFT #Clinician #Mentalhealth #Counseling #MFT

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

On this episode, Eli is joined by Dr. Anderson and Dr. Smith to discuss their research findings and emphasize the unique training needs for supervisors of color and the sociocultural factors that often affect the supervisory relationship.

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.

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.

In this episode, Dr. Eli sits down with Paul Martin to discuss a new model of mourning that honors the uniqueness of each loss.

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.

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.

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.