The Relationships We Live In
The Relationships We Live In
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This podcast "The Relationships We Live In" is an ongoing conversation where the world and ideas are explored through the lens of relationship, those interactive processes of life, and the interconnectedness of all the parts, big and small, that make up the reality in which we live.
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The podcast centers on themes related to relationship dynamics and systems thinking, such as Bowen Theory and family functioning. Episode highlights include discussions on the significance of relationship patterns in marriage with Phil Klever and the impact of family systems on child abuse with Dr. Walter H. Smith Jr. Other topics explored include parenting, intimacy, and mindfulness practices like meditation.

This podcast “The Relationships We Live In” is an ongoing conversation where the world and ideas are explored through the lens of relationship, those interactive processes of life, and the interconnectedness of all the parts, big and small, that make up the reality in which we live.
In this episode Jenny Brown & Meredith Elkins, PhD discuss parenting, each approaching the discussion from their own unique angle, both describing the challenges parents face and drawing a picture of hope as parents can get less anxiously focused on their child and more focused on how they can manage the challenge within themselves.
Jenny Brown’s Information:
- Website: https://www.jennybrown.info/
- Book: The Parenting Paradox USA
- Audiobook: The Parenting Paradox Audiobook
- The Parent Hope Project: https://parenthopeproject.com.au/
- The Parent Hope Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2073632/episodes?search=true
- Amazon Author Page(all books): https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DVVQ5DG?ccs_id=eeb74286-281b-4b5c-8df5-8e696f3ef2e4
- upcoming US events
- Buffalo NY: The Center for Family Systems Theory. Oct 22nd
- https://www.eventcreate.com/e/family-systems-annual-conference
- The Bowen Center for the Study of The Family
- 63rd Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy Nov 5-7
- https://www.thebowencenter.org/2026-63rd-annual-symposium
Meredith Elkin’s Information:
- Website: www.meredithelkinsphd.com
- Order Parenting Anxiety:www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761140/parenting-anxiety-by-meredith-elkins-phd/
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/drmeredithelkins/
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/r-meredith-elkins-ph-d-a3218493/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmeredithelkins

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