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Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement

Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement

Von: Ali-John Chaudhary Psychotherapist and Fern Schumer Chapman Author
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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.

Ali-John Chaudhary
  • Narcissistic Parents and Sibling Estrangement
    Jan 11 2026

    In the latest episode of Brothers, Sisters, Strangers podcast, we explore how narcissistic parents damage their children, and how the narcissist's toxic behaviors are dangerously normalized in families. These parents, who have arrested emotional maturity, will seek to validate their needs first at the expense of the child. Typically, children in these families cannot develop healthy emotional functioning, and they suffer with adverse effects in adulthood. We explore how growing up with a narcissistic parent taints our view of life and our relationships with others. Children in these homes often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as people-pleasing and enabling, to adapt to the narcissist. We conclude by discussing how to break the cycle, empower ourselves, elevate our sense of self-worth, and achieve a more satisfying life.

    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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    29 Min.
  • Guilt and Sibling Estrangement
    Jan 11 2026

    In this informative podcast, we explore guilt -- what it is, how it defines us, and what role it plays in a family's expectations. We discuss how guilt plays upon the psyche of the family fixer. When interacting with a difficult sibling, guilt often drives enabling behavior -- which inevitably leads to an unhealthy, imbalanced relationship. We recommend practical, empowering techniques to help viewers mitigate their own feelings of guilt. Finally, Fern and I engage in a powerful experiential exercise that viewers can do at home when plagued by guilt.

    (Note: We apologize for the audio issues in this latest podcast. We're working on figuring out what caused the occasional glitches. Thank you for your patience and understanding. )

    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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    25 Min.
  • Dealing with the Holidays and Sibling Estrangement
    Jan 11 2026

    Those cutoff from siblings feel their losses acutely from October to December, when their hurts reach an emotional crescendo. Some may even re-evaluate their choice to maintain distance from toxic relatives. In this "holiday" video, we explore how joyful and cheery holiday messages can be hurtful and how painful it is to think about the family reuniting without you. How do those estranged from siblings navigate these feelings, tolerate awkward get-togethers, or manage the long days alone? Here, we propose pro-active and empowering strategies to cope with this difficult time of year.

    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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    27 Min.
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