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Artwork for Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement

Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement

Ali-John Chaudhary, Psychotherapist and Fern Schumer Chapman, Author
Sibling Estrangement
Narcissism
Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Self-Esteem
Rumination
Grief
Family Relationships
Psychotherapy
Reconciliation
Trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder
Empathy
Child Development
Gaslighting
Social Media
Birth Order Theory
Siblings
Disagreeableness
Coping Strategies

This podcast is all about understanding and navigating through the harsh reality of sibling estrangement. Grieving a living person can be difficult. It can force us to reshape how we think of family, and what can be done to make our lives easier after a series of disappointments that led to disillusionment. Whether your sibling has strong ego defense mechanisms, or exhibits narcissistic traits, we... more

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Artwork for Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement

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Controlling spouses sometimes mandate a family cutoff, and this ambiguous loss can result in confusion and deep mourning. In this episode, we delve into coercive isolation, gaslighting, and ultimatums that erode sibling bonds, often leaving family me... more

In this second episode on trust and sibling estrangement, we explore five key ways trust breaks down in relationships: micro-inconsistencies like unreliability, emotional unsafety when vulnerability is dismissed, betrayal of goodwill where intent is ... more

Trust is the glue that binds us together with another person. However, trust can be broken in a variety of ways, such as when siblings experience micro-inconsistencies, emotional unsafety, intent betrayal, integrity collapse, and capacity failures. I... more

Emotionally immature parents often display self-focus, defensiveness, lack of accountability and difficulty meeting their children's emotional needs. These behaviors can create an unstable environment where siblings compete for approval, experience f... more

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Fern Schumer Chapman
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Author of works on sibling estrangement
Episode: Navigating the "Not Doing" Family with Sibling Estrangement

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Ali-John Chaudhary
Host, psychotherapist; provides clinical framing and therapy-informed insights
Fern Schumer Chapman
Co-host; author with expertise on sibling estrangement and related topics

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False Narratives and Sibling Estrangement
Q: Tell me more about how to approach conversations when false narratives are at risk of taking hold.
Lead with curiosity, validate the other person's emotional experience, and steer away from triangulation or defensiveness to uncover what unites rather than divides you.
False Narratives and Sibling Estrangement
Q: Are you sure about that? Did you go and verify that with the person that's concerned about what you're saying here?
Yes—the best approach is to verify perceptions directly with the person involved, to check the facts, and to avoid acting on assumptions that may be inaccurate or incomplete.
The Effects of Psychological Time on Sibling Estrangement
Q: What would be the number one resource that you would recommend right now for the viewers?
The Sibling Estrangement Journal, which helps explore feelings related to psychological time.
In-Laws and Sibling Estrangement
Q: How do you deal constructively with a situation where a sibling issues the ultimate take size or I'll cut you out of my family?
You should try to cultivate individual relationships and avoid contentious subjects to foster optimal contact.
The Sibling Estrangement Journal - Interview with Fern Schumer Chapman on her new Workbook
Q: What do you hope is the one thing that your book will do for the people that use it?
I hope that they gain insights, truth and resilience, and that they can actually begin a process of living better through writing.

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Two psychotherapist hosts explore the complex dynamics of sibling estrangement through clinical insight, personal experience, and practical strategies. Episodes cover trust breaches, emotional safety, boundary setting, and repair, often featuring expert guests who illuminate family dynamics, attachment patterns, and coping strategies. Listeners are guided with actionable resources—journaling prompts, support groups, workshops, and exercises—to navigate grief, longing, and reconciliation while prioritizing personal wellbeing. The show frequently centers discussions on emotionally immature or narcissistic family dynamics, parent-child patterns, and ways to reclaim authenticity and dignity within strained sibling relationships. What stands out... more

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