When the Bough Breaks
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.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Childhood Trauma: The Gateway Drug
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 struggl…
Just Another Cult Kid
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 separ…
The God Barriers
Coach, author and speaker Janice Selbie shares her experience of divorcing her religion and the family estrangement that soon followed.
things will get DiFFeReNT
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 …
IF I Could Turn Back Time
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 daught…
Block. Block. Block.
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 …
Special: LIVE Holiday Hot Cocoa Edition
Although AC is no longer on the show, you can still listen to Turn up the AC's "Christmas Gifts" episode
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A Starr is Born
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 a…
Dying Out Loud
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 e…
CPS: Once, twice, thrice.
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 h…
It's Complicated
AC joins Alexis to bring everyone up to date on his estrangement story.
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Between A Rock And A Hard Place
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, "W…
3 Weddings And A Funeral
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 Becc…
Lexi's Can Of Worms Part 2
Refill your box of tissues as Lexi continues the series of events preceding her initial estrangement. Part 2 continues.
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Lexi's Can Of Worms Part 1
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 di…
"Bad Math"
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…
"That Kid From Wendy's"
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…
"Why Can't We All Just Get Along?"
Ac shares the story of how a complicated family history led to estrangement from his mother and sister.
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