Carla & Gwen [Part 1 of 2]: Different Realities & A Broken Sisterhood
Update: 2025-11-20
Description
Family estrangement can be an extremely painful experience - something that sisters, Carla and Gwen, know all too well. While they were closer in their younger years, an adult relationship has been challenging for them both, and now they very rarely speak or see each other. Can Sarah help Gwen & Carla to repair their broken sisterhood?
Listen to Part 2 of Carla & Gwen's sessions here.
Resources (Australia-only)
- 1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.
- Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
- Lifeline Australia: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Motivated Minds: Learn more about host Sarah Bays’ practice.
- Relationships Australia: A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.
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- Host: Sarah Bays
- Executive Producer: Naima Brown
- Studio Engineer: Lu Hill
- Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round
- Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne
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