The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

Dr. Angela Dean / The Broken Pack™, LLC

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On this podcast, surviving sibling, psychologist, and thanatologist, Dr. Angela Dean, helps other grieving siblings share their sibling loss stories. This podcast aims to provide an authentic space for surviving siblings to express their grief and help others navigate the complex emotions associated with this profound, often misunderstood loss.
The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss delves into the profound and often overlooked topic of sibling loss, offering a platform for surviving siblings to share their personal grief stories. In each episode, listeners are immersed in the real-life experiences of those who have endured the unimaginable loss of a sibling. Through inspiring narratives, honest accounts, and stories of resilience, surviving siblings recount their journeys and share how they are learning to live with such profound grief. By connecting through shared experiences, listeners will find solace and support, discovering a community that understands the unique challenges of sibling loss.
The Broken PackTM: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss is a podcast focused on giving bereaved adult survivors of sibling loss a platform to share their stories and be heard, something many sibling loss survivors state they never or rarely have had. This podcast is sponsored by the organization, The Broken PackTM, an organization supporting and educating others on adult sibling loss and grief as well as connecting survivors in community.
If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact Dr. Angela Dean at [email protected] or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
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Sign-up for Wild GriefTM, our newsletter:
https://thebrokenpack.com/newsletter/
Thank you!
Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT
Credits:
The Broken PackTM Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media
"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023
Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean
Performed by Joe Mylward
Licensed for use by The Broken PackTM

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Transformation After Losing a Sister to Cancer: Jenn / Melissa

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

02/23/23 • 46 min

Navigating the Devastating Sibling Loss of a Sister to Cancer: A Journey of Transformation in Grief

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Educator and bereaved surviving sibling, Jenn, shares her story of her love and grief for her sister Melissa, her best friend, from an extremely rare form of cancer.

Jenn’s grief was profound and all-consuming. She withdrew from her loved ones and lost all hope for the future.
She shares how she has begun to find ways to live with her grief including how her work has changed.
Jenn describes that after Melissa died, her ability to experience joy was muted.

Additional key points:

Jenn highlights that finding support for adult sibling loss is challenging due to the lack of resources and understanding of the unique grief associated with losing a sibling.
Together, Dr. Dean and Jenn explore and emphasize that grief including disenfranchised grief like sibling loss, is not something that is broken or needs to be fixed.

Jenn's work can be found at:
website & newsletter: https://www.jennoglesbee.com
Instagram: jennoglesbee

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If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at [email protected] or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
Please like, subscribe, and share!
Please follow us on social media:
Facebook: @BrokenPack
Instagram: @thebrokenpack
TikTok: @the_broken_pack
YouTube: @thebrokenpack
Sign-up for Wild GriefTM, our newsletter: https://thebrokenpack.com/newsletter
Thank you!
Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT
Credits:
The Broken PackTM Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media
"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024
Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean
Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.)
Licensed for use by The Broken PackTM
Now available on all streaming platforms including Apple Music & Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3vx3kk46

Moving With Sister Grief: The Somatic Work in Coping with Sibling Loss: Stefanie / Jen

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07/26/23 • 50 min

Coping with Sibling Loss: A Journey of Grief and Transformation with Stefanie Joseph
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, surviving sibling, Stefanie Joseph, shares her sibling loss experience of losing her sister Jen to bacterial meningitis during the pandemic. She shares how difficult losing her sister was and how her grief has influenced her work as a business coach and grief support specialist as well as changes in family dynamics, her somatic work, and her podcast (previously called and referenced to in the show as Moving Grief podcast).
Key points:

Navigating the unique challenges of sibling loss and grief.
The importance of support and understanding for surviving siblings.
Using somatic work to cope with grief and trauma.
How sibling loss can affect family dynamics.
Finding strength and meaning after sibling loss.

Throughout the episode, Stefanie also discusses:

How her experience has shaped her work as a business coach and grief support specialist.
Continuing bonds with Jen
The importance of raising awareness about the impact of sibling loss.

To learn more about Stefanie, please visit:
Her website: https://stefaniejoseph.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StefanieJosephBrand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stefaniejoseph/
Her podcast ( previously called Moving Grief): Stefanie Joseph Podcast - surrendering to life's journey

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Of Memories and Metamorphosis: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, & Sibling Loss to Suicide: Sasha / Amy

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02/15/23 • 39 min

A Surviving Sibling's Sibling Loss Story of Devastation, Continuing Bonds, and Navigating Her Roles after Suicide Loss
Sasha openly discusses her sibling loss story of losing her sister, Amy, to suicide in July 2021. my was a kind, caring, loving sister. When Sasha lost Amy, her identity changed, as it does for many siblings. Learning to navigate her place in the family and to wrestle with many mixed emotions related to Amy's death have been understandably part of her grieving process.

Sasha emphasizes the profound impact of such a loss.
She highlights the unique bond she shared with her sister and the subsequent feelings of grief, guilt, and longing.
Sasha also shares how she copes with her loss through connecting with nature, finding comfort in small moments, and seeking support from those who understand her pain.

Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of suicide and suicidal ideation.
If you are in the US and need support for yourself or someone else with suicidal thoughts or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
In the USA, an updated directory of warmlines by state can be found at https://warmline.org/warmdir.html
A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-warmlines . (Some of those may be hotlines.)

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Caregiver, Survivor, Sister: A Sibling Loss Story- Jen / Jimmy

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01/11/23 • 49 min

Navigating Dual Roles: Surviving Sibling Loss and Anticipatory Grief as Caregiver, Advocate, and Grieving Sister

A conversation with sibling loss survivor, Dr. Jen Kilgore, about losing her brother, Jimmy

Dr. Jen Kilgore, a naturopathic doctor, shares her personal sibling loss story of losing her brother to cancer and the challenges she has faced in the aftermath.
She discusses the guilt and anticipatory grief she experienced as she watched her brother’s health decline.
She also talks about the difficulties of navigating her relationship with her sister after their brother’s death, and the importance of finding support from others who have experienced similar losses.

Dr. Kilgore has a naturopathic medical clinic in Nashua, New Hampshire and helps people with unexplainable unresponsive complex conditions by integrating education and empowerment practices with cutting edge modern technologies. Her work today was largely inspired because of the clarity and confidence that came from her personal experience of sibling loss and losing her brother to cancer and cancer treatment.
To learn more about Dr. KIlgore and her work, please visit https://mysolution.healthcare/

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Delayed Sibling Grief and Celebration of Sisters: Judy / Jane & Margie

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

07/06/23 • 39 min

Judy’sTwice Experienced Sibling Loss: Her Delayed Grief and Celebration of Sisters
In this episode our guest, author & two time sibling loss survivor, Judy Lipson recounts her journey of delayed grieving after losing both of her sisters at young ages.
Jane has been a surviving sibling since young adulthood losing both of her siblings, her sisters, Jane and Margie. Jane died in a motor vehicle accident and Marge died nine years later from an eating disorder. Judy experienced decades before she allowed herself to grieve.

Judy struggled to grieve her sisters for decades, but eventually found solace in writing her book, “Celebration of Sisters: It’s Never Too Late to Grieve”
Despite her outward success, Judy’s sibling losses left her feeling a void As a result, she struggled with guilt.
Judy established an ice skating fundraiser called “Celebration of Sisters” to honor her sisters’ lives as they all enjoyed ice skating.

Additional key points:

Later in life, she embraced connecting with other bereaved siblings through writing and speaking about sibling loss and delayed grief.
Judy’s story highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing grief, even decades after a loss, and the power of support in navigating the complex emotions of sibling loss.
Since allowing herself to grieve, she has become a spokesperson for delayed grief
To find out more about Judy and her sisters:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudyLipsonAuthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebofsisters/
Purchase her book on amazon: https://a.co/d/5kMdHyO
Website & to contact Judy: https://www.judylipson.org/
Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be upsetting to some people. It contains talk of eating disorder.
For resources on Eating Disorders, please visit the website of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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Surviving Sibling Loss & Stigma following Addiction Related Death: Sara / Dan

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

03/27/24 • 37 min

Surviving Sibling Loss & Stigma: Sara / Dan
The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss features Dr. Dean interviewing Sara McCann, who recounts losing her brother Dan to substance use disorder. In this conversation, Sara unpacks the unique challenges faced by surviving siblings and the stigma surrounding addiction. Prepare to be moved by Sara's raw account and Dr. Dean's expertise as they shed light on sibling loss. Sara's experience underscores the profound grief of surviving siblings and the need for greater support after sibling loss. By amplifying voices like hers, we can create a more understanding world where grieving siblings receive the support they need and validate the misunderstood, disenfranchised loss of a sibling.
Related Links:
-Daniel Snel Memorial Scholarship & 5K- http://www.danthemanrun.com/
- Sara's Mighty article she wrote shortly after losing Dan- https://themighty.com/2018/03/help-brother-heroin-addiction-overdose/
Content Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a loved one due to substance use disorder and may be upsetting for listeners who have experienced similar losses or have experienced substance use disorder firsthand or in loved ones.
-If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan.
-In the US,, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline.
-For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
- In the UK, related resources: https://tinyurl.com/3fknb36c
-In the USA, warmlines by state : https://warmline.org/warmdir.html
-A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-w

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Sibling Grief, Potholes, & Scooter Safety: A Surviving Sibling's Advocacy: Kate / Larry

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05/31/24 • 53 min

In this episode of The Broken PackTM: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with Kate Chertik, a Pittsburgh woman navigating the devastating grief of losing her brother, Larry, to a fatal scooter accident caused by a city pothole. As a surviving sibling, Kate shares her raw emotions, the impact on her family, and how she turned her grief into advocacy for scooter safety. This episode explores the complexities of sibling loss, the importance of support systems for surviving siblings, and the power of turning tragedy into action.
In this episode you will:

Hear Kate's powerful story of losing her best friend and brother in a tragic scooter accident has led to advocacy for scooter safety and creation of a support group for sibling loss survivors.
Be inspired by Kate's resilience and unwavering commitment to honoring her brother's memory.

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A Sister's Unimagined Goodbye; A Sibling Loss Journey Following an Accidental Overdose: Kyra / Brett

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

01/25/23 • 57 min

Kyra Molinaro Shares Her Sibling Loss Journey of Grief After Losing Her Brother

In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, Kyra Molinaro, a surviving sibling, opens up about losing her only sibling, Brett, to a sudden and accidental overdose. She shares the unique bond she had with her brother, the challenges of navigating sibling grief, and the importance of finding support and community after such a loss.

Key Points:

Kyra's story: We hear about her close relationship with her brother, his unexpected passing, and the ongoing journey of grief she faces as a surviving sibling.
Unique challenges: Kyra discusses the specific difficulties and lack of understanding surrounding sibling loss.
Coping and healing: The episode explores the importance of self-care, resilience, and finding support groups or communities for navigating grief after losing a sibling.
Family dynamics: Kyra and Dr. Dean delve into the role that family dynamics can play in the grief experience of surviving siblings.

Content Warning: Information presented in this episode may be triggering to some people. It contains talk of drug use, addiction, opioids, sex work, death, suicide, and overdose. If you believe you are witnessing an overdose, call 911 or your country’s emergency number immediately even if you are administering Narcan. If you are in the US and would like support for yourself or someone else with substance use, suicidal thoughts, or other topics discussed in this episode, please call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or Text your 5-digit ZIP Code to 435748 (HELP4U) or call a warmline. For more immediate crisis call 911, 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.

In the USA an updated directory of warmlines by state can be found at https://warmline.org/warmdir.html

A warmline directory for trained peer supports in over 20 countries can be found at https://www.supportiv.com/tools/international-resources-crisis-and-warmlines (some of

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An Oncology Nurse's Sibling Loss Story: Cally/Sarah

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

02/01/24 • 55 min

An Oncology Nurse's Journey of Grief and Loss: Navigating Sibling Loss , Knowledge, and Devastation
In this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss, surviving sibling Cally Marzolf-Adams, an oncology nurse shares her difficult sibling loss story of losing her sister, Sarah, to metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Through her conversation with Dr. Dean, Cally shares her profound story of love, loss, and heartbreas, highlighting the challenges and coping mechanisms involved. Her knowledge as an oncology nurse both prepared her and haunted her as she watched her sister decline, eventually dying from the illness.
Together with our host and fellow sibling loss survivor, Dr. Angela Dean, they discuss out-of-order loss, Cally's relationship with Sarah who she described as a kind, calming, soul, memories, seeking help in grief, and so much more.
Also mentioned in this episode was Young Adult Survivors United, an organization whose mission is to help young adult cancer survivors and caregivers/co-survivors cope and thrive by providing emotional, social, and financial support. For more information on this organization please see https://yasurvivors.org/about/.

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A Brother, A Soulmate - A Devastating Sibling Loss Story: Miriame / Hamza

The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss

01/18/23 • 57 min

Miriame's sibling loss story is a powerful and moving account of the grief, adapting to living as a surviving sibling, and love that persists following the loss of a sibling who is extremely close.

This is a conversation with sibling loss survivor, Miriame Cherbib, about losing Hamza, her brother, best friend, and safe space.

Miriame a sibling loss survivor shares her personal story of losing her brother unexpectedly.
She discusses the intense grief and isolation that followed her immense loss.
She also talks about the difficulties of navigating her relationships with others, including with her husband.

In this episode, we hear from Miriame Cherbib. The unexpected, sudden, and tragic loss of her brother with whom she was very close was unsettling for her across many domains of her life. Tune in to learn how she learned to find support when the only person she felt could give her the support she longed for was the very same person she was mourning, her brother, Hamza.

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The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss currently has 40 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Psychology, Grief, Personal Journals, Mental Health, Podcasts and Personal Journal.

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The episode title 'Of Memories and Metamorphosis: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, & Sibling Loss to Suicide: Sasha / Amy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss?

The average episode length on The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss is 50 minutes.

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Episodes of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

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The first episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss was released on Jan 5, 2023.

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