When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks (WTBB) is a talk-show podcast for those who find themselves estranged from one or more family members. Guests call in the show to discuss events leading up to their estrangement while sharing resources that will help you cope! Guests include psychologists, family counselors, life coaches, writers and more! Show host, cult survivor and author, Alexis Arralynn is one of the few podcasters willing to tackle this difficult and often painful topic of estrangement. Estranged from her entire family for over 10 years, Alexis realizes that one important step toward healing and recovery, is vulnerability and has opened up about her own personal journey of estrangement in several episodes. If you'd like to have Alexis guest on your show or speak at your event, click the following link to submit a request to Lexi. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx_9yiOvMPW2EdheFjS6aoFcUz0Tc_RPUdxRX-LrZMcREcqQ/viewform?usp=header
Episodes
On this episode of When the Bough Breaks Podcast, we get a very special visit from the doc himself, Dr. Robb Kelly (As seen on TV!) But he didn't get his double PHD until after struggling with his own addiction which led to his estrangement.
If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse ,you don't want to miss this episode.
Special guest Eli Honeycutt of OdysseyLifeAdventures shares his experience growing up Jehovah's Witness while coming to terms with his sexuality and the estrangement following his separation from the cult.
Coach, author and speaker Janice Selbie shares her experience of divorcing her religion and the family estrangement that soon followed.
- https://www.divorcing-religion.com/
- https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhyTXTIM9kdTJ1jW-Ckb5g
People can write to Janice at Janice@divorcing-religion.com
Her book entitled Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP78T...
Though our guest Alexander Desmerais suffered the most vile of childhood traumas, and continues to be estranged from any meaningful family bonds, he has developed a productive approach to life that should serve as an example to all of us. He reminds us that no matter how terrible an experience, it is temporary. He goes on to teach us that trauma is as impermanent as we’re willing to do the work to make it.
...Alexander Desmarais is ...
Sometimes the caterpillar blossoms into a butterfly, only for circumstances to remind her that her wings came too late. Kreed Revere shares the story of how estrangement from her daughters forced her to embark on a courageous journey of transformation. Sadly, she’s learning that some damage can’t be undone by doing everything differently. Still, she remains hopeful that the sincerity of her approach will open the door to healing of...
When the Bough Breaks Podcast welcomes the one and only Seth Andrews
When Seth isn't busy being just a normal good looking guy with great voice, beautiful family and cute dogs, Seth is a podcaster, author and host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. Seth guests on WTBB to open up about his estrangement experience surrounding his family's faith and offers encouraging words to our hosts and listeners.
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Although AC is no longer on the show, you can still listen to Turn up the AC's "Christmas Gifts" episode
www.acfisherpod.com
Grow Your Own Candy Canes Pin
https://www.pinterest.com/aarralynn/wtbb-holiday/
Watch our LIVE Hot Cocoa Video edition on our youtube channel and subscribe!
https://youtu.be/o5MJ_KvoPrs?feature=shared
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People organizer and podcaster Starr Mallory guests this episode. Listen as she shares with guest-host AC Bergen how a tragic accident shaped and molded the person she is today. Starr also shares her experience with family estrangement and personal growth.
Echoes of Resilience Podcast https://anchor.fm/starr-mallory
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Special guest Dave Warnock of “Dying out Loud” shares his story of de-conversion, estrangement and his fatal ALS diagnosis. Dave shares with us the importance of living our best life even while estranged and living with a debilitating and fatal disease.
You can learn more about Dave by clicking the link below.
www.daveoutloud.com
Other resources
https://clergyproject.org
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org
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After her father unjustifiably called CPS on her... THREE TIMES, Briar shares with us how to cope as well as thrive after estrangement. Briar also shares her view on forgiveness and how it had led to a thriving life helping others cope with similar trauma and loss.
If you would like more information about this guest, please click the link below or send us and email at wtbbpodcast@gmail.com
http://www.briar...
AC joins Alexis to bring everyone up to date on his estrangement story.
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Thank you for listening!
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An inspirational story of faith and survival... Author Joe Potosi gives a graphic and raw account of his childhood abuse and abandonment experiences. Joe shares a peek into his book, "When the Dust Settled" which is a more detailed account of Joe's experiences. *Listener's discretion is advised.
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Are 3 weddings and a funeral too much for one family? Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with a narcissistic parent? Can the family be mended in time before Curtis makes Becca his wife? Guest Curtis Blackthorne makes an urgent and time-sensitive call to the show.
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Refill your box of tissues as Lexi continues the series of events preceding her initial estrangement. Part 2 continues.
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In this episode, Lexi, the show's regular host, opens up about her story of estrangement. Part 1 focuses on her childhood trauma, and the effects of having one or more family members diagnosed with mental illness.
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Brian Cardoza's message is one of responsibility and hope. As a survivor, he works diligently raising awareness and money to fight against sexual assault and physical abuse. He believes in the potential to change your circumstances by changing your thinking. Brian's motto, "Don't let this moment dictate the next moment" is shared by the many he inspires.
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Kerouac Smith, Host of Kerouac to the Future, shares his unique story of multiple parental estrangement and how the famous chain Wendy's Hamburgers helped him through a tough time in an unlikely way.
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Ac shares the story of how a complicated family history led to estrangement from his mother and sister.
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