
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 18 episodes
When the Bough Breaks
Latest Episodes
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 struggling with his own addiction which led to his estrangeme...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:55

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 separation from the cult.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:20

The God Barriers
Coach, author and speaker Janice Selbie shares her experience of divorcing her religion and the family estrangement that soon followed. https://www.divorcing-religion.com/<...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:10

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 to life that should serve as an example to all of us. He...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:17:11

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 daughters forced her to embark on a courageous journey of transfo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:05:55

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