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Hosted by Alexis Arralynn · health · EN-US
When the Bough Breaks (WTBB) is a talk-show podcast for those who find themselves estranged from one or more family members. Guests call in the show to discuss events leading up to their estrangement while sharing resources that will help you cope! Guests include psychologists, family counselors, life coaches, writers and more! Show host, cult survivor and author, Alexis Arralynn is one of the few podcasters willing to tackle this difficult and often painful topic of estrangement. Estranged from her entire family for over 10 years, Alexis 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. If you'd like to have Alexis guest on your show or speak at your event, click the following link to submit a request to Lexi. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx_9yiOvMPW2EdheFjS6aoFcUz0Tc_RPUdxRX-LrZMcREcqQ/viewform?usp=hea
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhen the Bough Breaks (WTBB) is a talk-show podcast for those who find themselves estranged from one or more family members. Guests call in the show to discuss events leading up to their estrangement while sharing resources that will help you cope! Guests include psychologists, family counselors, life coaches, writers and more!
When the Bough Breaks is hosted by Alexis Arralynn. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Special Birthday Request from Lexi" (11 September 2026, 4 minutes), "Purple People Pleasers" (18 August 2026, 32 minutes), and "Dreams: When you are safe" (2 February 2026, 22 minutes).
When the Bough Breaks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for When the Bough Breaks is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. When the Bough Breaks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. When the Bough Breaks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Alexis Arralynn hosts When the Bough Breaks, a health podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #11
A Special Invitation from When the Bough Breaks A little birthday request from me and an opportunity for the estrangement community. I’ve recently been contacted by British TV producer Rachel Forbes, who is conducting...
Episode #10
Angie Hawkins joins Alexis Arralynn to share how growing up with emotionally unavailable, controlling, and critical parents shaped her into a lifelong people pleaser. The conversation follows her path from childhood...
Episode #9
<p><b>In This Episode, We Cover:</b></p>What PTSD nightmares really are (and what they are not)Why nightmares are repetitive, immersive, and fully sensoryHow the nervous system uses dreams as survival drillsThe physical...
Episode #8
<p>CPTSD: The Ultimate Time Loop (and the Starship That Keeps Exploding)</p><p><br/></p><p>Living with complex trauma can feel like being trapped in a time loop. Not a memory—but many of them. All active. All urgent...
Episode #7
<p><b>Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood—and most weaponized—concepts trauma survivors are taught to accept without question.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this solo episode of </b><b>When the Bough...
Episode #6
<p> Some families don’t just keep secrets—they assign children the responsibility of protecting them. In this episode of our series Healing for the Holidays, Alexis explores the often-unnamed role of the dark secret...
Episode #5
<p><b>When Grief Becomes a Weapon</b></p><p><b>Chances are, you’ve probably lived this every holiday—just never had a name for it. In this cheeky solo episode, Alexis breaks down annual family trauma rituals, how to...
Episode #4
<p>Grief and depression are often treated as the same thing—but they’re not. And confusing the two can leave people feeling broken, misdiagnosed, or deeply misunderstood.</p><p><br/></p><p>In this special Christmas Eve...
Episode #4
<p>Send us a text</p><p><br/><br/>What if we told you that a podcast makeover is in the works, and it's more exciting than ever? After countless hours of planning, the When the Bough Breaks podcast is not only getting a...
Episode #3
<p>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...
Episode #2
<p>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...
Episode #1
<p>Coach, author and speaker Janice Selbie shares her experience of divorcing her religion and the family estrangement that soon followed...
Episode #18
<p><b>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...
Episode #16
<p>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...
Episode #16
<p>When the Bough Breaks Podcast welcomes the one and only Seth Andrews <br/><br/><br/>When Seth isn't busy being just a normal good looking guy with great voice, beautiful family and cute dogs, Seth is a podcaster...
Episode #15
<p><br/>Although AC is no longer on the show, you can still listen to Turn up the AC's "Christmas Gifts" episode<br/>www.acfisherpod.com<br/><br/>Grow Your Own Candy Canes...
Episode #14
<p>People organizer and podcaster Starr Mallory guests this episode. Listen as she shares with guest-host AC Bergen how a tragic accident shaped and molded the person she is today. Starr also shares her experience with...
Episode #13
<p>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...
Episode #12
<p><br/> 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...
Episode #11
<p>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.com<br><br>Would you like to be a guest on...
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LCSW
Inner Glow Coach, author, advocate for authentic self-love, Inner Glow Coaching Program
Addictionologist, Neuroscience Coach, Founder of the Robb Kelly Foundation, Robb Kelly Recovery Group
Registered Professional Counsellor & Religious Trauma Recovery Coach, Divorcing Religion
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