When the Bough Breaks (WTBB) is a self-help, talk-therapy podcast for those who find themselves estranged from one or more family members. Guests call in the show to discuss the events that led up to their estrangement and share their experiences and resources. Guests include psychologists, family counselors, life coaches, writers and more! Alexis Arralynn, creator, producer and host of the show is one of the few podcasters willing to tackle this difficult and often painful topic of estrangement. She 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.
Send us a textOn 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. Support the show
11/3/24 • 33:55
Send us a textSpecial 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.Support the show
10/27/24 • 33:20
Send us a textCoach, 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/B0DP78TZZFBIO Janice Selbie grew up in a Pentecostal family. While at Bible college, she took a deep dive down the fundamentalist rabbit hole and aligned herself with Holdeman Mennonites. She started wearing a head-covering and disavowed jewelry, makeup, and all things secular. Around age 40, Janice divorced both her husband and her religion. She went back to school to become a Registered Professional Counsellor and now has a thriving practice as a religious trauma recovery coach. She is the founder and host of CORT: The Conference on Religious Trauma, and the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference (happening in Seattle May of 2025). In her spare time, Janice hosts the Divorcing Religion Podcast and serves as president of her local atheists, skeptics, and humanists association in BC, Canada.Stay tuned to the episode for upcoming event information!Support the show
10/14/24 • 28:10
Send us a textThough 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 an undergraduate student working to become a counselor. ...Canadian resources:...If you need help in Canada please call the suicide hotline. It's open 24/7, staffed with caring people who just want to help. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)...To speak with a trained counselor any time, and you're under the age of 25, please call the kids help line at 1-800-668-6868. If you can’t call but have access to the internet, please visit www.YouthinBC.com...For youth and young adult help and information www.mindcheck.ca is an excellent resource....For sexual education resources, please go to www.scarleteen.com. This is an incredible resource for both youth and educators not only to learn how to talk about sex and sex education, but an incredible archive of useful knowledge for people of all ages!...USA resources:...If you need help in the US, please call the suicide lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org...For access to counselling online, visit https://etherapypro.com, or speak to your doctor about options available to you.to support the show visit www.buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
2/21/21 • 77:11
Send us a textSometimes 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 her strained family relationships.Books:When Parents HurtFault Lines#PTSD #estrangement #trauma #ReconnectionClub #drkarlpillemerhttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
1/31/21 • 65:55
Send us a textWhen 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. To learn more about Seth, just click the following links! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we had the pleasure of producing it. http://www.sethandrews.comhttp://www.thethinkingatheist.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
1/8/21 • 67:41
Send us a textAlthough AC is no longer on the show, you can still listen to Turn up the AC's "Christmas Gifts" episodewww.acfisherpod.comGrow Your Own Candy Canes Pinhttps://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=sharedhttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
12/11/20 • 42:39
Send us a textPeople 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-malloryhttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
11/7/20 • 46:07
Send us a textSpecial 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.comOther resourceshttps://clergyproject.orghttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.orghttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
6/4/20 • 70:10
Send us a text 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.comhttp://www.briarharvey.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
5/27/20 • 48:22
Send us a text AC joins Alexis to bring everyone up to date on his estrangement story. Remember to like, follow, and share on social media! To support the show, please leave a positive review wherever you listen to this podcast.Thank you for listening!https://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
4/3/20 • 50:13
Send us a textAn 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. https://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
5/12/19 • 58:36
Send us a textAre 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.https://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
5/12/19 • 84:12
Send us a textRefill your box of tissues as Lexi continues the series of events preceding her initial estrangement. Part 2 continues.www.buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
5/12/19 • 62:25
Send us a textIn 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.www.buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpod.comSupport the show
5/12/19 • 71:49
Send us a textBrian 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.https://buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
3/30/19 • 61:10
Send us a textKerouac 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.www.buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
3/30/19 • 85:06
Send us a textAc shares the story of how a complicated family history led to estrangement from his mother and sister.www.buymeacoffee.com/wtbbpodSupport the show
3/30/19 • 55:25
