Selling the Couch

423: Why Google Is Done With Your Reels (And What Smart Therapists Are Creating Instead)

May 28, 2026·19 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Are therapists focusing on the wrong kind of content in the age of AI?In this episode, Mel explores one of the biggest shifts happening online right now: why Google and AI-powered search are quietly rewarding depth-first, human-centered, experience-based content, while most social media content disappears within 24–48 hours.If you’re a therapist building:a private practice,a podcast,a course,a coaching business,or a thought leadership platform…this conversation may completely change how you think about content creation moving forward.In this episode, we discuss:Why social media content is a perishable assetWhat Google’s new EEAT framework means for therapistsWhy AI-generated “generic content” is getting buriedHow clinicians have a unique advantage in AI searchThe difference between a blog post and an authoritative guideWhy long-form, depth-filled content is quietly winningHow therapists can create evergreen content that compounds over timeWhat AI should actually be used for in content creationWhy specificity and lived experience matter more than everHow one well-built guide can become a podcast, YouTube video, workshop, and newsletterWhy therapists should stop waiting to feel like “experts” before publishing“The guide you don’t write can’t help anyone. The one you do, it works while you sleep.”The internet is changing.And for the first time in a long time, it may actually be shifting in therapists’ favor.Because what Google increasingly rewards now is depth, specificity, real-world expertise, and trustworthy human insight.--RESOURCES Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That’s why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice.With Alma, you’ll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients.You support your clients. Alma supports you.Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE–an exclusive offer for STC listeners.--Ready to launch (or grow) your online course?Haven is our membership for therapists who want to turn their expertise into sustainable online income through courses, content, and simple systems that actually work.You’ll get access to trainings, live accelerators, and a community that supports you every step of the way.Get on the waitlist: sellingthecouch.com/haven

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