Ep 1: Sib as an Invisible Identity #newpodcast #siblings

The identity you never had a name for. What does it really mean to grow up as the sibling of someone with a disability — not just as a caregiver, but as a whole person? In this first episode of Sib as a Human, host Sheena Brevig shares her own story and welcomes Kaitlin McNamara (Executive Director of the Sibling Leadership Network) to explore parentification, CPTSD, identity, and what sibs actually need. Plus: results from a 100+ person sib survey that reveal just how much this identity shapes our lives. Subscribe, like, and leave a comment — your engagement helps us reach more sibs. 💙 00:00 Welcome to Sib as a Human Intro 01:40 About This Podcast & How It Came to Be 04:07 Sheena's Personal Story: Growing Up as a Sib 06:11 Discovering Emotional Suppression & the Mind-Body Connection 08:21 CPTSD, Trauma, and the Sib Experience 10:12 Introducing Language: What Is a "Sib"? 11:52 Welcome Guest: Kaitlin McNamara of the SLN 13:42 Kaitlin's Story: Being an Eldest Daughter & Parentification 15:07 Defining Parentification 18:22 Leaving Home for the First Time — The Identity Shock 26:15 Intersectionality & the Diversity of Sib Experiences 29:42 Survey Results: How Sibs Rate the Impact of Their Identity 33:04 Survey Results: Top Challenges Sibs Face 36:41 The Difficulty of Asking for Help 40:35 Celebrating Yourself as a Sib 41:57 About the Sibling Leadership Network 43:50 Closing & How to Stay Connected Full transcript accessible on Substack Welcome to Sib as a Human! A new podcast where we explore the messy, beautiful and complex experience of what it’s like being a sibling to someone with disabilities or significant emotional, physical, or behavioral needs. Brought to you by Sheena Brevig & Sibling Leadership Network CONNECT WITH US Substack: https://sibasahuman.substack.com/ Instagram:   / sibasahuman   Donate: http://bit.ly/3PY1gXd Sibling Leadership Network: https://siblingleadership.org/ #siblings #sibs #caregivingsupport #sibasahuman #siblinglife #caregiverburnout #mentalhealthsupport