The Relationships We Live In
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.
Ep. 4: Phil Klever

In this episode we discuss the difference and significance of systems thinking, specifically Bowen Theory, we explore relationship patterns and dynamics, and investigate what make marriages tick.
Ep.3 with Dr. Walter H. Smith Jr.

Dr. Smith is a trustee of the Casey Family Programs foundation based in Seattle Washington. This 2.6-billion-dollar operating foundation has a mission to provide, improve – an ultimately prevent the need for – foster care, and operates in all fifty states, District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Member (2018-present.) Chair of board (2021-present)
Walter Howard Smith, Jr.’s career focuses on the use of Bowen family systems theory to understand the functioning of families, organizations, and social groups. (1978-present) Dr. Smith has focused on understanding how family functioning from this perspective leads to family violence, partic...
Ep. 2 "The Relationships We Live In"

In this episode Erik Thompson and I explore a range of topics from parenting and intimacy, to meditation.
Erik Thompson is the founder and president of Thompson Leadership Development (www.thompsonleadership.com), an executive coaching firm designed to assist high performing teams in becoming exceptional leaders together.
Trained as a leadership psychologist, Erik Thompson’s focus is on the DNA of successful teams. He uses this knowledge to challenge high-performing leaders to expand their impact.
Through thousands of meaningful conversations with senior leaders, Erik was inspired to launch the LeaderSight interview po...
Ep. 1 "The Relationships We Live In"

In this episode Jim Rudes, PhD and I bring the audience in on a conversation we have been having for a few years; looking at the world, ideas, and psychology from a relationship perspective.