Connect with Julia:

• Julia's blog with Michael: www.beyondthewavesblog.com 
• Julia's website: www.mindbodyjulia.com

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

Connect with Aimen:

• https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered_aim/

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• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast 

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• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

In this episode, Charlene and Heather discuss Heather’s work as a psychotherapist, her journey to becoming an advocate, and what it’s like to navigate loneliness and finding community as a sib.

Contact Heather: 

• If you are interested in exploring your journey as a sib along with the rest of your beautiful life, you can reach out to Heather directly at [email protected] to learn more.

• Follow Heather on Instagram at @sibthrive

• Check out the Sibling Leadership Network

Episode highlights:

• Managing survivor guilt

• Dealing with loneliness

• Coping mechanisms

• The journey of becoming an advocate as a sib

• Finding community and connecting with sibs

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast 

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• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

• Show Notes by Caroline Mason

In this episode, Charlene and Gaby discuss a positive versus negative outlook on being a sib, embracing awkward moments, and the importance of community support.

Episode highlights:

• Dealing with embarrassment in awkward situations

• The parentification of sibs, especially of sisters

• Supporting someone who has a mental illness and a disability

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow the podcast at ⁠@thespecialneedssiblingpodcast⁠

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

• Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

This episode is dedicated to Christopher North Sr. (Josh's stepdad and Akeem's biological dad), who passed away earlier this year. We send our love and support to Josh and his family.

In this episode, Charlene and Josh discuss family dynamics, providing a sense of normalcy for your sibling, and what it's like to move away from family.

Episode highlights:

• The patience sibs develop can benefit them in other areas of their life, such as work

• How to create a sense of normalcy for your sibling

• Needing space and moving away from family

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

• Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

In this episode, Charlene and Abbey cover an array of topics, including navigating friendships as a sib and responding to people’s perceptions of your family.

Episode highlights:

• Building authentic friendships
• Leaving unwelcoming communities
• Responding to people’s reactions to your family in public spaces
• Prioritizing quality time with parents

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay
• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production
• Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

In this episode, Charlene and Alicia reflect on lessons they have learned as sibs. Alicia shares her journey as a sib caregiver, and provides advice for others following in her footsteps.

Episode highlights:

• The importance of choice as a sib caregiver
• Experiencing financial struggles as a caregiver
• Building your own life during and after being a caregiver
• Holding onto your dreams and goals as a sib

Resources from the episode:

• HappyDowns – Helping Caregivers Live Their Best Lives
• Shadeeza Buckley – Art, Fashion & Self-Acceptance
• Alicia Buckley’s Books for Family Caregivers

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay
• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production
• Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

In this episode, Charlene and Nikki discuss the "parentification" of sibs, living life in survival mode, and learning to accept your identity as a sib. Nikki also shares about her experience on the board for the Sibling Leadership Network, as well as her work with the California and Oregon chapters of SLN.

Episode highlights:

• The value of being in a sib network
• The need for mental health professionals who understand sibs
• Living in survival mode and a state of hypervigilance
• The process of growing up and learning about yourself

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• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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In this episode, Charlene and Suyapa discuss how the sib experience bleeds into all aspects of your life. From people-pleasing to caretaking to a high tolerance for chaos, Charlene and Suyapa share how their childhoods shaped who they are as adults.

Episode highlights:

• Being the oldest child in an immigrant family
• How people pleasing and caretaking can affect your work life
• Having a high tolerance level for chaos
• The strengths of being a sib
• Barriers to accessing healthcare
• Finding community with other sibs

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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Credits:

Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason