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109 episodes
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Date created
2026/01/05
Latest episode
2026/10/17
Average duration
22 min.
Release period
16 days
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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 dive deep into the underpinnings of sibling estrangement, in order to empower ourselves all the more, and better understand this reality that we are forced to walk. Listeners will be given some strategies and insights into how best to keep on empowering themselves in an uplifting and pro-active type of way. Hosts: Ali-John Chaudhary, Registered Psychotherapist, and Fern Schumer Chapman, Author. To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699 Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/ For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/ For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/ Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement and building the next chapter in your life. What's more, viewers can have their questions answered as well as learn new insights Ali-John has into the evolution of sibling estrangement. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
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How to Bridge the Divide with Sibling Estrangement
2026/10/17
When healing a sibling divide, emotional safety and connection are more important than winning an argument. Instead of proving who is right, siblings need to listen face to face, ask open-ended questions, and acknowledge each other’s hurt without interrupting or defending. This episode explores the Emotion-Focused Bridge Model, which emphasizes empathy, curiosity, accountability, amends, acceptance, and acquired understanding to repair a relationship. Reconciliation begins by recognizing the vulnerable feelings beneath anger, withdrawal, blame, or silence. After a cutoff, a bridge is built through listening. Rebuilding trust requires repeated moments of presence, validation, and restraint. Both parties must have some humility, and make an emotional investment.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Inverted Narcissism/Echoism and Sibling Estrangement
2026/09/26
While narcissism often involves taking up too much space, echoism or inverted narcissism, can look like taking up almost no space. The inverted narcissist constantly pleases, rescues, apologizes, or ignores their own needs. In some sibling relationships, one person becomes responsible for keeping the peace, often at the expense of their own feelings. This episode explains how guilt, over-empathy, and fear of disapproval maintain this one-sided, unhealthy pattern of relating. In time, this imbalanced dynamic can even result in sibling estrangement. Healing starts with noticing uncomfortable feelings, pausing before reacting, speaking the truth, and tolerating disappointment.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Verbal Abuse and Sibling Estrangement Part 2 of 2: What Psychology Says and What to do
2026/06/26
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 emotional intimidation can erode self-worth and create lasting psychological harm. We also examine why estrangement may be an act of self-preservation rather than punishment. Finally, we offer grounded strategies for healing: naming the experience clearly, tracking your nervous system, setting behavior-based boundaries, and rebuilding internal safety. This conversation brings language, validation, and hope to an often misunderstood kind of family pain.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Verbal Abuse and Sibling Estrangement - Part 1 of 2
2026/06/15
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-worth and create emotional unsafety. These patterns keep us stuck in family roles, and they often reflect power and control dynamics in sibling relationships that come from attachment injuries, trauma responses, and internalized shame. In this episode, we explore practical ways to respond to these patterns, such as naming the experience clearly, tracking your nervous system, setting behavior-based boundaries, reducing exposure, and rebuilding an inner sense of safety, clarity, and self-trust over time.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
The Body's Response to Trauma and Sibling Estrangement
2026/05/21
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, manifesting as physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and sleep disturbances. Emotional effects such as guilt, shame, and anxiety can lead to physiological responses, including elevated cortisol and diminished immune function. The podcast offers strategies for healing, including slowing down, recognizing unhealthy family patterns, and prioritizing self-care and emotional expression. Ultimately, we emphasize the importance of addressing unresolved trauma for healthier relationships and bodies.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Coercive Isolation: How a Controlling Spouse Severs the Sibling Bond
2026/05/01
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 members searching for answers. When a partner creates a new negative narrative, family members may become defensive, further complicating the situation. The best response is to keep the door open, maintain gentle contact, and reclaim your own narrative. Ultimately, healing comes from moving forward, not waiting for permission from others.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
7 Types of Trust and Sibling Estrangement - Part 2 of 2 : How Trust Erodes and Repairs
2026/04/10
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 questioned, integrity collapse through repeated hypocrisy, and capacity failures due to personal limitations. Our discussion highlights that trust is not only lost through major betrayals, but also through everyday missteps. To repair trust, the injured sibling must feel heard and his or her hurt must be acknowledged. The hurt sibling also must see that behavior has changed over time.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
7 Types of Trust and Sibling Estrangement - Part 1 of 2
2026/04/05
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. In part one of two episodes, we discuss different types of trust: · predictive trust is reliability · emotional trust offers psychological safety · confidential trust protects privacy · Intent-based trust means believing in goodwill · Integrity trust ensures values align with actions · capacity-based trust focuses on competence · Existential trust is deep relational safety Join us as we explore all this, as well as the challenges of repairing and rebuilding after trust has been broken.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Emotionally Immature Parents and Sibling Estrangement
2026/04/05
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 favoritism or scapegoating and lack guidance in resolving conflicts. These family dynamics frequently result in sibling estrangement, with children either internalizing blame or acting out. Healing involves recognizing these patterns, setting boundaries, reducing self-blame, and, if possible, fostering direct communication. Ultimately, understanding parental emotional immaturity is a key to breaking cycles of estrangement and fostering healthier relationships.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Hitting a Milestone: 100 Episodes of our Podcast on Sibling Estrangement!!
2026/03/22
In this episode, hosts Ali-John Chaudhary and Fern Schumer Chapman celebrate the 100th episode of the "Brothers, Sisters, Strangers" podcast, reflecting on five years of breaking the silence around sibling estrangement. Here, the hosts revisit transformative episodes, highlighting topics such as the effects of avoidant attachment, healthy and unhealthy types of angers, the effects of parental favoritism on children, the role of fawning as a survival mechanism, and the unexpected benefits of post-traumatic growth. Looking forward, the goal of the podcast remains the same: to empower listeners who struggle with sibling estrangement by fostering understanding and community.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Fawning and Sibling Estrangement
2026/03/22
This podcast explores how fawning—a trauma-driven survival response—shapes sibling estrangement. Psychologist Ingrid Clayton explains that fawning involves hyper-attuning to a sibling’s moods, avoiding confrontation, minimizing one’s needs, and over-functioning to maintain family harmony. These behaviors, rooted in childhood survival within unpredictable or unsafe homes, persist into adulthood as chronic people-pleasing, caretaking, and performative relationships. Fawners sacrifice authenticity for safety, leading to emotional distance and even estrangement. Clayton distinguishes fawning from intentional people-pleasing, emphasizing it's an automatic nervous system reaction. Healing requires recognizing these patterns, setting boundaries, and reclaiming one’s authentic self.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
Grounding Strategies for the Holidays
2026/03/22
In this episode, we explore practical ways to remain grounded and centered during the stressful holiday season, especially for those facing sibling estrangement. Strategies include cognitive techniques like mantras and affirmations, emotional tools such as labeling feelings and setting micro-boundaries, and somatic practices like breathwork, shielding stance, and using weighted objects. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize their well-being, attend only welcoming gatherings, prepare exit strategies, and keep interactions light to avoid conflict. Self-care, emotional regulation, and creating a safe environment can help when navigating family dynamics and emotional challenges during the holidays.
Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy
Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/
For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG
What Does a Healthy Sibling Relationship Look Like?
2026/03/22
This episode explores the essential ingredients for a healthy sibling bond. Repair and resilience are key—conflicts are inevitable, but healing and moving forward together define a strong relationship. Revisiting family memories and creating new traditions create a sense of belonging and shared meaning. Respect and autonomy are vital; healthy siblings balance closeness while honoring differences. The siblings adapt as life changes. Finally, care and reliability ensure trust and emotional safety, with both siblings showing up and contributing. Here, we explore these crucial elements that create nourishing and enduring connections with a brother or sister.
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You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
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False Narratives and Sibling Estrangement
2026/03/22
This episode explores false narratives and how families navigate different positions and contentious issues. Here, we highlight communication breakdowns where some siblings feel misunderstood and quickly become defensive, clinging to narrow beliefs and identities. These patterns can mirror broader identity politics, as people reinforce personal biases and resist growth or curiosity. We explore how core beliefs -- such as feeling unworthy or unseen -- can drive false narratives and prevent constructive dialogues. Listeners are encouraged to consider the emotional experiences of each party, challenge their own assumptions to foster open, respectful conversations and develop healthier family relationships.
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For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
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Navigating the "Not Doing" Family with Sibling Estrangement
2026/03/18
Estrangement is often maintained through the omission of expected acts of kinship, such as withholding greetings or failing to acknowledge milestones. This is a concept that is now called “Not Doing Family.” Family members who are subjected to these omissions feel neglected, resentful, mistrustful, and confused about their own self-worth. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for navigating these dynamics, like recognizing avoidance patterns, setting low-energy contact options, and seeking support outside the family. We also highlight how low effort families can revitalize their connections through small, structured changes and open communication.
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For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog
I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/
Ali-John is starting up the Wellness Rewards Club in January 2026! This will be a chance to be part of a club, through a YouTube membership, where you get some premium strategies for managing sibling estrangement.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement
To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699
Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank
To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: https://www.fernschumerchapman.com
Or visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage
You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman
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