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When the Bough Breaks

17 Episodes

77 minutes | 5 days ago
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 reminds us that no matter how terrible an experience, it is temporary. He goes on to teach us that trauma is as impermanent as we’re willing to do the work to make it....Alexander Desmarais is an undergraduate student working to become a counselor. If you are hurting, feel unsafe, or just need some help, Alexander has invited you to reach out via email videomaker@live.ca or through Facebook message https://www.facebook.com/alexander.desmarais.71...Canadian resources:...If you need help in Canada please call the suicide hotline. It's open 24/7, staffed with caring people who just want to help. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)...To speak with a trained counselor any time, and you're under the age of 25, please call the kids help line at 1-800-668-6868. If you can’t call but have access to the internet, please visit www.YouthinBC.com...For youth and young adult help and information www.mindcheck.ca is an excellent resource....For sexual education resources, please go to www.scarleteen.com. This is an incredible resource for both youth and educators not only to learn how to talk about sex and sex education, but an incredible archive of useful knowledge for people of all ages!...USA resources:...If you need help in the US, please call the suicide lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org...For access to counselling online, visit https://etherapypro.com, or speak to your doctor about options available to you.
66 minutes | 25 days ago
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 transformation. Sadly, she’s learning that some damage can’t be undone by doing everything differently. Still, she remains hopeful that the sincerity of her approach will open the door to healing of her strained family relationships.Books:When Parents HurtFault Lines#PTSD  #estrangement  #trauma  #drjoshuacoleman  #KingFischerMedia   #ReconnectionClub #drkarlpillemer
68 minutes | 2 months ago
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 a podcaster, author and host of The Thinking Atheist Podcast. Seth guests on WTBB to open up about his estrangement experience surrounding his family's faith and offers encouraging words to our hosts and listeners. To learn more about Seth, just click the following links! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we had the pleasure of producing it. http://www.sethandrews.comhttp://www.thethinkingatheist.com
43 minutes | 2 months ago
Special: LIVE Holiday Hot Cocoa Edition
Listen to Turn up the AC's "Christmas Gifts" episodewww.acfischerpod.comGrow Your Own Candy Canes Pinhttps://www.pinterest.com/aarralynn/wtbb-holiday/Watch the original, unedited LIVE Hot Cocoa Video editionhttps://fb.watch/2jD6TDfN8c/
46 minutes | 4 months ago
A Starr is Born
People organizer and podcaster Starr Mallory guests this episode. Listen as she shares with host AC Fischer how a tragic accident shaped and molded the person she is today. Starr also shares her experience with family estrangement and personal growth. Echoes of Resilience Podcast https://anchor.fm/starr-mallory
70 minutes | 9 months ago
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 even while estranged and living with a debilitating and fatal disease. You can learn more about Dave by clicking the link below. www.daveoutloud.comOther resourceshttps://clergyproject.orghttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org
48 minutes | 9 months ago
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 how it had led to a thriving life helping others cope with similar trauma and loss. If you would like more information about this guest, please click the link below or send us and email at wtbbpodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.briarharvey.com
39 minutes | 9 months ago
It's a Dog's Life
U.S. Army Veteran, Dog Trainer, Author, and Tedx speaker Ryan Matthews shares his unique story. To learn more about Ryan, please visit his website www.worldofdogtraining.comWould you like to be a guest on WTBB? Send us an email at wtbbpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wtbbpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/boughwhenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtbbpodcast/
50 minutes | a year ago
It's Complicated
Inspirational speaker, activist, philosopher, writer, and producer AC Fischer joins Alexis to bring everyone up to date on his estrangement story. AC is host of Turn Up The AC, occasional host of WTBB, and former co-host of The Missionary Position. To hear his show, visit www.acfischerpod.comRemember to like, follow, and share on social media! To support the show, please leave a positive review wherever you listen to this podcast.Thank you for listening!
53 minutes | a year ago
Out By Seven
Jason Moore from Missionary Position Podcast, Missions Studios, and PodVerse podcast shares his unique story of two estrangements, being homeless as a child, and coming full circle. To learn more about Jason, visit www.pod-verse.com
59 minutes | 2 years ago
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, "When the Dust Settled" which is a more detailed account of Joe's experiences. 
84 minutes | 2 years ago
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 Becca his wife? Guest Curtis Blackthorne makes an urgent and time-sensitive call to the show.
62 minutes | 2 years ago
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 with guest host AC Fischer.
72 minutes | 2 years ago
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 diagnosed with mental illness. AC Fischer guest hosts this two-part episode.
61 minutes | 2 years ago
"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 in the potential to change your circumstances by changing your thinking. Brian's motto, "Don't let this moment dictate the next moment" is shared by the many he inspires.
85 minutes | 2 years ago
"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 unlikely way.
55 minutes | 2 years ago
"Why Can't We All Just Get Along?"
AC Fischer, from the Missionary Position Podcast and Turn Up the AC shares the story of how a complicated family history led to estrangement from his mother and sister.
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