The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss
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 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 Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss is a podcast focused on giving bereaved 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 Pack, an organization supporting and educating others on sibling loss and grief as well as connecting survivors in community.
If you would like more information or to share your own sibling loss story, please contact Dr. Angela Dean at dr.dean@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.
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Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FT, GTMR
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Episodes
53 episodes
Sibling Loss, Organ Donation & a Sister's Grief
Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Kelly StifflerIn this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kelly Stiffler about losing her younger brother, Josh, fr...
Sibling Suicide Loss: Surviving, Writing, & Loving in a Pandemic
Sibling Loss survivor and author, Linzi Meaden, shares What Suicide Left BehindLinzi shares her story of losing her only sibling, her brother, Stu...
What Got Left Unsaid: A Surviving Sibling's First Year After Suicide
Jillian’s Sibling Loss Story: Unresolved Issues, Family Conflict, and the Loss of a Sibling to SuicideIn this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, survivin...
Untimely, Unexpected, and Heartbreaking Complicated Circumstances in Sibling Loss
In this episode, Dr. Dean speaks with Kassy Bowes about losing her younger sister, Rheanna, due to abdominal sepsis as a complication from a medical intervention. Listen as Kassy shares how losing her 19-year-old sister , Rheanna, shattered her...
Four and a Half Years: Dr. Chris Ban on Surviving Sibling Loss After Brain Cancer
Four and a Half Years: Dr. Chris Ban on Surviving Sibling Loss After Brain CancerIn this episode, of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean speaks with surviving...
Proud of You: Katie Kuehn on Surviving Sibling Loss and Organ Donation
Sibling Loss and Organ Donation: A Conversation with Katie KuehnIn this episode, Dr. Angela Dean explores sibling loss and organ donation with Katie Kuehn, who lo...
Moving & Flowers: Stefanie on Surviving Sibling Loss After Her Sister's Coma
Stefanie Joseph is Jen's big sister. Her surviving sibling loss story is shaped by a younger sister who lived for adventure, a five-week coma during the pandemic, and the somatic and spiritual practices Stefanie has built around the grief that ...
The Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings
The Invisible Threads of Sibling Loss and Surviving Siblings: A Conversation with Dr. Dawn DiRaimondoIn this episode of
Healing Miles: Jen Hoye on Surviving Sibling Loss After Her Brother's Suicide
Sibling Loss and Running with Grief: Jen's Grief MarathonIn this episode, surviving sibling, Jen, shares her transformative journey of grief and advocacy followin...
Surviving Sibling Loss: A Celebration of Sisters After 30 Years of Silence
Judy’sTwice Experienced Sibling Loss: Her Delayed Grief and Celebration of Sisters In this episode our guest, author & two time sibling loss survivor, ...
Surviving Sibling Loss and the Impact on Identity
Surviving Sibling Loss and the Impact on IdentityIn this episode our guest, surviving sibling, Elly shares with Dr. Dean about losing her life person...
Surviving Sibling Loss After Suicide: A Stranger's Kindness
Julie’s Experience of Surviving Sibling Loss and Continuing Bonds with AnneIn this episode, Julie shares the story of losing her sister, Anne, to suicide a...
Surviving Sibling Loss Without a Funeral: A Therapist's View
Unexpected Heartbreak: Eddie's Journey of Sibling Loss and GrievingIn this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories...
Twins Estranged: Navigating Sibling Loss, Reconnection, and Love in Grief
Twins Estranged: Navigating Sibling Loss, Reconnection, and Love in Grief In this episode of The Broken Pa...
Surviving Sibling Loss, Transracial Adoption, & A Brother's Safe Space
Surviving: Sibling Loss, Transracial Adoption, and Losing SafetyIn this powerful episode of The Broken Pack: S...
Sibling Loss, A Surviving Brother & Historian's Memoir of Love, Loss, and Race
Sibling Loss, A Historian, and a Memoir of Love, Loss, and RaceOn the first episode of our second season, Dr. Dean and Dr. Nico Slate, a history professor at Carn...
The Broken Pack: A Heartbroken Surviving Sibling's Mission
Sibling Loss, A Psychologist, and the Birth of The Broken PackIn this episode, our podcast host and survivi...
A Chaplain's Grief: Surviving Sibling Loss in a Pandemic
Sibling Loss, Death Rituals, and Grieving PubliclyOn this episode of the podcast, The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Dr. Dean talks with surviving...
The Art of Grieving: Surviving Sibling Loss After Overdose
Sibling Loss and The Art of GrievingA conversation with surviving sibling, Preston Zeller...
Oliver's Stones: Meaning Making After Surviving Sibling Loss
Navigating the Challenges of Surviving Sibling Loss: Allie’s Journey with Grief and Meaning-MakingSibling loss survivor, Allie’s brother, Oliver, died sudd...
A Grief Therapist on Truth, Cancer, and Surviving Sibling Loss
Navigating the Devastating Sibling Loss of a Sister to Cancer: A Journey of Transformation in GriefLicensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Ed...
Hummingbirds & Butterflies: Sibling Loss to Suicide
A Surviving Sibling's Sibling Loss Story of Devastation, Continuing Bonds, and Navigating Her Roles after Suicide Loss Sasha openly discusses her
Surviving Sibling Loss to Sanfilippo: A Lifelong Goodbye
Surviving Sibling Loss of a Special Needs Sister and Surviving Changing Family DynamicsDr. Angela Dean talks with fellow
Sibling Loss to Suicide: From Mediator to Meaning-Maker
Dana’s Dedication to Making Meaning from Suicide and in her Surviving Sibling LossIn this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, we hear from Dana. Y...
An Only Sister's Goodbye: Surviving Sibling Loss to Fentanyl
In this episode of The Broken Pack: Stories of Sibling Loss, Kyra, 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 n...
