
Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement
Claim This Podcastby Ali-John Chaudhary, Psychotherapist and Fern Schumer Chapman, Author
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Hosts: Ali-John Chaudhary, Registered Psychotherapist, and Fern Schumer Chapman, Author.</p><p></p><p>To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699">https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699</a></p><p>Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank</a></p><p>Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy">https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy</a></p><p>Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/</a></p><p>For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.siblingestrangement.com">http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog</a></p><p>I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Youtube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement">https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement</a></p><p>To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fernschumerchapman.com">https://www.fernschumerchapman.com</a></p><p>Or visit her Facebook page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage">https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage</a></p><p>You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman</a></p><p>Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG</a></p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2026
Verbal Abuse and Sibling Estrangement Part 2 of 2: What Psychology Says and What to do
<p>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.</p><p>Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy">https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy</a></p><p>Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/</a></p><p>For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.siblingestrangement.com">http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog</a></p><p>I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Youtube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement">https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement</a></p><p>To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699">https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699</a></p><p>Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank</a></p><p>To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fernschumerchapman.com">https://www.fernschumerchapman.com</a></p><p>Or visit her Facebook page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage">https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage</a></p><p>You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman</a></p><p>Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

June 15, 2026
Verbal Abuse and Sibling Estrangement - Part 1 of 2
<p>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.</p><p>Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy">https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy</a></p><p>Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/</a></p><p>For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.siblingestrangement.com">http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog</a></p><p>I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Youtube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement">https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement</a></p><p>To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699">https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699</a></p><p>Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank</a></p><p>To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fernschumerchapman.com">https://www.fernschumerchapman.com</a></p><p>Or visit her Facebook page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage">https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage</a></p><p>You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman</a></p><p>Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG</a></p><p></p><p></p>

May 21, 2026
The Body's Response to Trauma and Sibling Estrangement
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy">https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy</a></p><p>Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/</a></p><p>For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.siblingestrangement.com">http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog</a></p><p>I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Youtube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement">https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement</a></p><p>To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699">https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699</a></p><p>Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank</a></p><p>To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fernschumerchapman.com">https://www.fernschumerchapman.com</a></p><p>Or visit her Facebook page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage">https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage</a></p><p>You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman</a></p><p>Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG</a></p><p></p>
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- What is Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: A Podcast on Sibling Estrangement?
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Hosts: Ali-John Chaudhary, Registered Psychotherapist, and Fern Schumer Chapman, Author.</p><p></p><p>To buy Fern's book on Sibling Estrangement: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699">https://www.lakeforestbookstore.com/book/9780525561699</a></p><p>Link to the workbook Sibling Estrangement Journal on Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLLTT6SJ#SalesRank</a></p><p>Ali-John's Public Facebook Page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy">https://www.facebook.com/5minutetherapy</a></p><p>Join my Private Facebook Group. and get a free gift when you answer 3 questions. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/688926101896419/</a></p><p>For informative articles on sibling estrangement, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.siblingestrangement.com">http://www.siblingestrangement.com/blog</a></p><p>I also host a Sibling Estrangement Support Group on Zoom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>For more info on my workshops on rumination and navigating the stages of grief with sibling estrangement, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/">https://siblingestrangement.com/groups/</a></p><p>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.</p><p>Youtube Channel: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement">https://www.youtube.com/@SiblingEstrangement</a></p><p>To connect with Author Fern Schumer Chapman, please visit her website at: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fernschumerchapman.com">https://www.fernschumerchapman.com</a></p><p>Or visit her Facebook page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage">https://www.facebook.com/FernSchumerChapmanAuthorPage</a></p><p>You can read Fern's Sibling Estrangement articles on Psychology Today here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/fern-schumer-chapman</a></p><p>Like what you hear? Feel free to donate to help us continue to make quality content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X9VW7VYD864TG</a></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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