最佳The Sibs播客 (2025)

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Episode 9: Micaela's Episode 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

We're back after a long hiatus! Learn about Micaela’s experience as sister to her younger brother, who has autism and is non-verbal. Micaela shares her insights into how to maintain an individual identity as a sibling, manifestations of sibling trauma, the difficult family conversations at transition points, and more. Here is a link to many resourc…

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Episode 8: Amanda's Experience 47:41

3y ago47:41

47:41

Learn about Amanda's experience with her younger brother, who has various disabilities following an accident at an early age. She discusses raising children alongside caregiving for her brother, when family can and can't be there for you, and how siblings might maintain their sense of individuality and self-worth while caregiving. Here is a link to…

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Episode 7: Lakshmi's Experience 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

Come listen to Lakshmi's experience with her older brother, diagnosed with autism. She discusses what it means to be a second-generation immigrant and a sib, South Asian stigmas concerning disability, and how to find a therapist with similar values to you. Here is a link to many resources for siblings of someone with special needs: https://www.sibl…

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Episode 6: Brandon's Experience 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

Learn about Brandon's experience with his younger sister, diagnosed with Krabbe disease. He discusses how his family dealt with a dire prognosis, talks about the guilt that comes from being a sib, and shares what he would tell his younger self. Here is a link to many resources for siblings of someone with special needs: https://www.siblingresources…

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Episode 5: Kaitlyn's Experience 27:42

3y ago27:42

27:42

Learn about Kaitlyn's experience with her younger sister, diagnosed with 1p36 deletion syndrome. She discusses how being a sibling led to qualities that she employs in her career, sheds light on her sister's rare genetic disorder, and shares how she dealt family health issues as a teenager. Here is a link to many resources for siblings of someone w…

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Episode 4: Simone's Experience 37:54

3y ago37:54

37:54

Listen in on Simone's experience with her older brother, diagnosed with various mental health disorders. She discusses how sibling identities evolve over lifetimes, her take on society's expectation for siblings, and shares an original poem with us. Here is a link to many resources for siblings of someone with special needs: https://www.siblingreso…

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Episode 3: Andy's Experience 20:04

3y ago20:04

20:04

Come hear Andy Lichtenstein tell us about his experience with his brother diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He talks about the ups and downs of full-time caregiving, how the relationship with his brother has evolved, and the simple power of having a sib community who just "gets it." Here is a link to many resources for siblings of someone with special…

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Episode 2: Kristen and Kara's Experience 38:49

3y ago38:49

38:49

Come listen as twins Kristen Sellix and Kara Kushnir discuss their experiences with their younger sister with multiple diagnoses. They discuss how their family shaped their desire to be therapists and social workers, their hopes and fears surrounding romantic relationships, and their ongoing goals to advocate and support families affected by disabi…

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Episode 1: Kayla's Experience 33:55

3y ago33:55

33:55

Join us as Kayla Shim speaks about her experience growing up with an older brother with autism. She discusses intersectionality of the immigrant and sibling identity, her experience moving away to college, the importance of being selfish, and more. Please contact munkasantra@gmail.com for any questions, concerns, or comments about the show, or for …

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The "Fair" Episode | The SibShow Ep. 7 59:08

6+ y ago59:08

59:08

On today's podcast, I sit down with my girlfriend Mallory to discuss our trips to the Renaissance fair, the Wyandot County fair, and our experiences at each. We also answer some audience questions!

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Should eSports be considered Sports? | The SibShow Ep. 6 37:47

6+ y ago37:47

37:47

We're back this week with Joe and Hayden, where we discuss our college experiences playing sports. As always, there are lots of tangents including Hayden's visit to a gay bar, the Miss America Pageant, ONU's eSports team, and Joe's never ending journey to get better at golf. Please share this podcast if you enjoyed it, and hit me up on Twitter @Ale…

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Birthday Party Shenanigans | The SibShow Ep. 5 25:17

6+ y ago25:17

25:17

On this week's episode, I sit down with my college friends Joe and Hayden to discuss our Birthday party this past weekend, why my parents are cooler than me, and where the podcast is headed in the future.

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How to survive Engineering school | The SibShow Ep. 4 56:03

6+ y ago56:03

56:03

On this week’s podcast, I sit down with my friends from college; Joe and Hayden. We discuss our struggles in engineering school, social life, and our transition to adult life. This includes a variety of topics such as tips for succeeding/surviving in college, how to get better at golf, answering every question with 7, and our upcoming birthday part…

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Family Differences | The SibShow Ep. 3 39:15

6+ y ago39:15

39:15

On this week's podcast, Mallory and I discuss meeting each others' families, our recent vacation in Florida, and the differences between our two families. Please send us in some questions and discussion topics for our next episode!!!

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What did the Harry Potter movies miss? | The SibShow Ep. 2 49:30

6+ y ago49:30

49:30

On this week's episode, I sit down with my girlfriend Mallory, and her sister, Adriane, to discuss some major Harry Potter plot moments that were left out of the movie series. This episode was inspired by an article by Marissa Messiano, titled "25 Harry Potter book moments that should have made the movies". https://wizardsandwhatnot.com/2018/07/06/…

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Growing up in a small town | The SibShow Ep. 1 30:50

6+ y ago30:50

30:50

My first podcast with Mallory, where we discuss the differences between our hometowns, what wild animal we would be, and go off on a variety of tangents.