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#136: Siblings Matter! Communication Strategies for Adult Sibling Relationships

#136: Siblings Matter! Communication Strategies for Adult Sibling Relationships

Update: 2025-09-16
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In this episode of Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, co-hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo explore practical ways to enhance communication and strengthen relationships among adult siblings. They discuss common challenges such as dealing with aging parents, inheritance conflicts, feeling left out, and more. The hosts emphasize the importance of employing softer startups, repair attempts, and collaborative efforts. They reveal strategies to break old patterns and foster healthier interactions, focusing on curiosity, clear communication, and setting boundaries. Tune in for valuable tips on navigating complex sibling dynamics in your adult life. 


Music by epidemic sound.


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Experts :  Dr. Karl Pillemer, Stockner et al., Dr. John Gottman, Jeffrey Kluger


Resources : 


Journal of Family Psychology Article by Stockner, et al. 


https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7012710/


Dr. Karl Pillemer’s Book - Fault Lines


https://www.karlpillemer.com/


Dr. John Gottman


https://www.gottman.com/


Jeffrey Kluger from his TED Talk on the Sibling Bond


https://ed.ted.com/lessons/jLvoMSWT

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#136: Siblings Matter! Communication Strategies for Adult Sibling Relationships

#136: Siblings Matter! Communication Strategies for Adult Sibling Relationships

Dr. Pamela Kreiser