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Philippa Perry's Siblings in Session

By: Philippa Perry
Narrated by: Philippa Perry
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  • Summary

  • Please note: This podcast contains references to suicide, domestic violence, and themes of a sexual nature.

    Do you find it hard to talk to your sibling? The relationships we have with our siblings are more important than we often realise. How you were with your siblings is very important to how you are in the world. Therapy often focuses on romantic relationships or parent and child relationships but rarely does it consider brothers and sisters, and yet the sibling relationship is often the blueprint for how a person interacts with others throughout their lifetime. 

    In this new original series, Psychotherapist Philippa Perry explores six very different sibling relationships, and aims to bridge the communication gap within families. In a single intense session she goes under the skin of each of these relationships to find out what is working, what might not be working and how reflecting on this often overlooked relationship might benefit everyone involved.

    In these frank and revealing conversations, there is laughter and also occasionally tears as Philippa sheds light on the inner workings of the sibling dynamic. If there is a conversation in your family that you have been meaning to have for a while, this podcast might help you finally gather the courage to talk. 

    If you or someone you know has been bereaved or affected by suicide or is having suicidal thoughts, there are a number of organisations who offer help and support including:

    The Samaritans - www.samaritans.org, Tel: 116 123, SMS: Text SHOUT to 85258

    MIND - www.mind.org.uk

    Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide - www.uksobs.org

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Episodes
  • Ep.1: Significant Other

    Ep.1: Significant Other
    Sep 1 2021

    Philippa speaks with two sisters in their 30s, Caroline and Louise. Their relationship is changing, and Philippa explores ways they can both readjust....
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    40 mins
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  • Ep.2: Mistakes and Corrections

    Ep.2: Mistakes and Corrections
    Sep 1 2021

    Beth and Martin seem to be constantly at loggerheads. Philippa explores the possible reasons for this and enables an open and revealing discussion.
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    42 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Learning to Talk

    Ep. 3: Learning to Talk
    Sep 1 2021

    CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that this episode includes discussion of suicide.

    Emily and Thomas came to Philippa for help to talk about their brother, Matthew, who took his own life. Together, Philippa helps them take the first steps in talking about this traumatic event.

    If you or someone you know has been bereaved or affected by suicide or is having suicidal thoughts, you do not have to deal with this alone. There are a number of organisations who offer help and support. Here are just a few:

    The Samaritans: www.samaritans.org

    MIND: www.mind.org.uk

    Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide: www.uksobs.org

    Emily and Thomas came to Philippa for help to talk about their brother, Matthew, who took his life. Together, Philippa helps them take the first steps in talking about this traumatic event.
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It was like she covered my experiences.

As though she has picked my relationship with my siblings, the importance of communication

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different but, oh so familiar

A relationship dynamic usually overlooked. I found it interesting, compelling, revealing and occasionally.....familiar.
superb demonstrations of the endless possibilities of that road less travelled.

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Lump in throat beautiful

This set of podcasts are so gorgeous. They helped me to realise that there isn’t just one way to view our childhoods as siblings, and each of us are different people, our parents were different people in response to this so we did have different childhoods.
I walked up regularly listening to this series. I love my siblings and I understand them better now.

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at least 6 stars

If only I could send these to everyone in our family that has been affected by some of the issues in these podcasts. Could be life changing for us.
Make sure you know where you're getting a hug from once you've listened.

Excellent

If you like these also check out Esther Perel

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Excellent

Excellent podcast. A great example of what you can expect in psychotherapy, how first relationships impact our relationship with the world. Thanks Philippa.

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Interesting, moving, important and useful

I loved this podcast series, and all the conversations, but this one in particular. My sister and I recently stopped living together after 13 years and it was a huge change for both of us, but it seemed weird to feel and discuss that in a world so focused on romantic couple relationships. So this episode was validating and the ‘significant other’ concept helpful for me. The series shines a light on an area of human relationships that feels quite overlooked in society, and encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with siblings.

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Easy, interesting and insightful

I was already familiar with the presenter and author and really liked her book and the manner it was written.
Was absolutely delighted to find the podcast, and it has lived up to my expectation.
Sibling relationship hasn’t been covered much when it comes to the relationship topic, and I’m glad Philippa has decided to explore an overseen topic.

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Terrific and moving. Honest and healing.

Such fantastic insights, drawn out and held with deep respect and compassion. My new favourite podcast.

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Emotional and hard hitting

Absolutely brought back the importance of the need to talk about our feelings and all feelings are valid.

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Extremely moving and fascinating

I so enjoyed this exploration of some of the longest relationships in our lives and hearing how different sibling pairs negotiate some hugely tough situations. Everyone was so brave in what they shared and how they opened up to each other. Hope there will be another series!

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