Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement
Ali-John Chaudhary, Psychotherapist and Fern Schumer Chapman, AuthorThis 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 7 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsEducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In this episode, we explore why sibling verbal abuse is far more than ordinary conflict. Through the lenses of power and control, attachment theory, trauma, cognitive distortions, and family systems, we explore how chronic ridicule, invalidation, and... more
In this episode, we unpack the difference between ordinary sibling conflict and verbal abuse that gets dismissed as “just rivalry.” Sarcasm, chronic criticism, gaslighting, guilt-tripping, exclusion, contempt, and controlling “concern” can erode self... more
Sibling estrangement affects both emotional and physical well-being. The episode explores how family dynamics, especially parenting styles and emotional needs, shape our self-esteem and coping patterns. Estrangement often triggers chronic stress, man... more
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
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- THANK YOU
After 30 years of being a scapegoat turned golden child now again a scapegoat after the death of parents this podcast has been such a comfort to me. It’s a lonely process the journey of low/no contact and the forever lingering question of why. Your podcast has helped me feel less crazy and less alone. Thank you 🙏
Apple Podcasts5sedmondss
Australia14 days ago
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on understanding and navigating sibling estrangement through a psychology-informed lens. Across episodes, hosts examine dynamics like verbal abuse, trust erosion, boundary setting, and trauma, translating clinical concepts into practical steps such as journaling, grounding exercises, and using support groups or coaching. Listeners are guided to recognize patterns (gaslighting, manipulation, parentification) and to pursue healthier autonomy, repair, and personal growth even when family ties remain distant. A distinctive thread is pairing professional clinical insight with personal narrative, often featuring Fern Schumer Chapman as an author and commentator and Ali-John Chaudhary as a therapist-host, to translate theory into ... more
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
2. Psychology Unplugged
3. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
4. Women & ADHD
5. On Attachment
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 7 months ago and published 107 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Fern Schumer Chapman
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.