Take Off the AirPods: The Best Couples Therapy Podcasts (and When It’s Time to Step Into the Room)
/There’s a reason so many of us love relationship podcasts. They let us eavesdrop on honest conversations about love, conflict, and connection- without having to schedule a session or say anything out loud. For some, podcasts are an easy way to reflect on their relationship; for others, they’re a lifeline during the “roommate phase,” when the spark has dimmed but the care is still there.
The Best Couples Therapy Podcasts to Learn, Reflect, and Reconnect
Why You Shouldn’t “Toss” Pre-Marital Counseling — ft. Dr. Annabelle Seife — The Bouquet Toss
Pre-marital therapy isn’t a red flag, it’s an investment. This episode reframes counseling as a proactive tool for couples ready to strengthen communication and connection before marriage.
Episode 69: Couples Therapy with Dr. Nadia Nieves — Perennials Podcast
Dr. Nadia Nieves, a New York City couples therapist, explores what happens when we stop focusing on communication techniques and start looking at the emotional meanings underneath.
Skills You Need For Happy and Lasting Relationships — ft. Dr. Annabelle Seife — We Met At Acme
Dr. Seife breaks down the habits that make love sustainable: curiosity, repair, and compassion. A perfect mix of clinical insight and real-life wisdom from an NYC-based relationship therapist.
Find Your People After a Mental Health Diagnosis — ft. Dr. Aleksandra Rayska — Slate Culture — How To!
A thoughtful look at what intimacy and belonging mean when mental health challenges enter the picture. Dr. Rayska brings warmth and nuance to a conversation that touches both friendship and love.
Ep 46: Commitment: What It Takes to Build a Lasting Relationship — ft. Dr. Annabelle Seife — LOVELINK
Commitment is about more than staying—it’s about staying present. Dr. Seife and the LOVELINK hosts explore what it means to choose each other again and again, with honesty and empathy.
When Podcasts Aren’t Enough
Relationship podcasts and self-help books can do the trick for a while. They teach language for emotions, help you see patterns, and offer ideas for repair. But they can’t replace what happens in couples therapy: two people, in real time, learning how to communicate differently- and be seen differently.
If you’ve been nodding along to every episode but still feel stuck, it may be time to take off the AirPods and step into the room.
Ready to Go Deeper?
At Therapists of New York, our licensed couples therapists in NYC specialize in helping partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and communicate in ways that last. Whether you’re therapy-curious or ready to do the deeper work, we’ll help you find a therapist who fits.
Book a consultation today to begin your own version of the conversation—one that’s not recorded, not edited, and entirely your own.