Explore the Bowen Family Systems Podcast, Elevator Systems

The Bowen family systems podcast, Elevator Systems, unpacks Bowen theory through relatable family systems examples, practical insights, and resources for further learning. Browse the video podcast by season to find episodes that fit your interests.

Beliefs with Dr. Anne McKnight

This bonus episode discusses how beliefs and relationship systems work together.

Money with Kathy Wiseman

Kathy Wiseman shares her personal and professional experience from across the decades about money and family relationship processes.

Sexual Diversity with Kent Webb

Kent Webb joins to share his personal journey and research on the topic. The conversation explores how curiosity and open dialogue can encourage understanding and growth in relationships as well as in Bowen Theory itself

Sexual Abuse Scandals with Kathleen Cotter-Cauley

Kathleen Cotter-Cauley joins this episode to discuss the many groups involved in scandals and how an eye on the family and relationship systems is a lens that can add clarity and understanding to this complicated and relevant topic.

Politics with Dr. Robert L. Davis

Religion with Matt Steele

We are diving into a hot topic and seeing how Bowen family systems theory is a resource to thinking about and observing religion and how people function around religion, within and between religious communities.

Sports with Amie Post

What does Bowen family systems theory have to say about sports? A surprising amount! Amie Post is on the podcast again to think about the emotional processes of sports and how athletic performance can mirror relationship dynamics. Learn more on how automatic reactions, anxiety, and differentiation o

Family Expectations with Maybo Lui

This episode is a conversation about culture and family expectations from a Bowen family system theory perspective. Counsellor Maybo Lui joins us to discuss how cultural norms and environmental contexts influence family expectations, and how curiosity and flexibility are important to better understa

Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Patrick Stinson

In our latest podcast, we explore how Bowen family systems theory is useful in navigating the world of artificial intelligence and how artificial intelligence may inform Bowen theory. In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, understanding how we relate to technology is more imp

Mental Health with Dr. Samantha Stokesberry

Dr. Sam Stokesberry explores the application of Bowen family systems theory in understanding mental health, the role of the counsellor, and the significance of differentiation of self in therapy.

Polarization with Dr Barbara Laymon

Dr. Barbara Laymon joins the podcast to discuss the complex dynamics of polarization and the interplay between individuality and togetherness as described in Bowen family systems theory.

The Family Life Cycle with Dr. Monica McGoldrick

Welcome to Elevator Systems! To end Season 3, we are interviewing Dr. Monica McGoldrick about her book The Expanded Family Life Cycle, the importance of systems thinking, and some of her memories with Dr. Murray Bowen.

Pre-Season Episode: Mild/Medium/Hot Topics

Welcome to the Season 4 kickoff of Elevator Systems! Dixie Vandersluys and Katie White share a sneak peek into the themes and topics being explored this season.

Death with Priscilla Friesen

Welcome to Elevator Systems! For the last episode of our season on relationships across the lifespan, we will be looking at Bowen family systems theory and death. Priscilla Friesen joins hosts Dixie Vandersluys and Katie White to talk about her personal and professional perspective.

Aging with Selden Dunbar Illick

Welcome to Elevator Systems! Selden Dunbar Illick joins Dixie Vandersluys and Katie White as they think through aging from a Bowen family systems perspective on today's episode.