This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at the benefits of intimate relationships and the potential pitfalls of isolation. Email: imm…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss how hardships have the potential to help us grow. We also discuss the value in choosing to…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we talk about grief. We explore why western culture struggles with it and its importance for our well…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at repentance as it pertains to change and growth process. We wrestle with questions regardin…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss what forgiveness is, what forgiveness isn't, and the pitfalls of harboring unforgiveness. …

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. On this episode, Marsh delves into how the habit of confession helps us grow individually as well as enrich our relati…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we discuss the concept of time and the role it plays in the growth process. I try to be clear, but co…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we take a deep dive into truth, as it pertains to the growth process. This involves us looking at our…

This season we'll take a look at a few theological and philosophical concepts that inform Marsh's view of helping. While his counseling paradigm consists primarily of CBT, his faith undergird his worldview and view of human nature. In this episode, we look at the concept of grace (as an attitude, an aptitude, and as an atmosphere/environment). What…

In this bonus episode we discuss what makes Christmas so special and dreadful. We also talk about some of our favorite things, and Marsh makes his most controversial statement to date... on the podcast anyway. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodc…

In this episode, we discuss how the same adaptive patterns families use to cope magically appear at the societal level too. This is the final episode of the season and the last concept in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stm…

Does birth order (first born, youngest, etc.) influence our character traits and who we become? We discuss. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmothe…

In this episode, Kent and Immanuel disagree about the utility of emotional cutoff. Is it ever prudent, or even possible, to distance yourself emotionally from family members? Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

In this episode we explore multigenerational transmission process. The idea is that self-differentiation (see S2E2) is handed down from parents to children (both intentionally and unintentionally). These levels of differentiation ebb, flow, and evolve throughout the generations of the family. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast…

In this episode, Kent unpacks the fourth concept of Bowen's Family System Theory - family projection process. This concept explains how parents may pass their emotional problems on to their children. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebo…

According to Murray Bowen, problems emerge from four relationship patterns: 1) Marital conflict; 2) Dysfunction in one spouse; 3) Impairment of one or more children; 4) Emotional distance. In this episode, Kent breaks down these patterns and Bowen's Nuclear Family Emotional Process. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@…

In this episode, we discuss the second concept of Bowen's Family Systems Theory -- Differentiation of Self. Everyone has a self, but Bowen theorized that the level of self we have influences how we relate to others. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stma…

We're devoting this season to Kent's theoretical orientation - Dr. Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory. Each episode Kent will introduce a core concept of the theory. In this episode, we discuss "Triangles" - the three-person relationship structure of Bowen Theory. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyour…

On this episode, we discuss how early familial relationships affect us in adulthood. We also discuss a little about birth order, and Marsh takes a shot at only children. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S…

In this episode, we discuss somewhat counter-cultural, and, perhaps, counterintuitive ideas about parenting. Contact Us Email:immanuel@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com kent@sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com Twitter: @stmaympodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoTellMeAboutYourMother/ Website: http://sotellmeaboutyourmotherpodcast.com/…

In this pilot episode, we take a shallow dive into the institution of marriage. Why do people still get married? And why do some stay married while others don't? What We Mentioned: Family Evaluation by Michael E. Kerr and Murray Bowen For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs…