The Sibling Leadership Network
Welcome to the Sibling Leadership Network Podcast! We are a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Check out our recent news and interviews with advocates and policy makers or check out more, including archived episodes on siblingleadership.org.
Episodes
32 episodes
More on Self-care & a Guided Meditation for Sibs
This episode we discuss more about self-care and have a guided practice, just for sibs! SLN's Communications Consultant, Patricia Repo...
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27:31
Sexuality and Sib Support
Certified Sexuality Educator, Terri Couwenhoven, discusses barriers for our siblings with disabilities getting sex education and gives us some great resources and advice to help us suppo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:28
Plain Language
This month, we speak with the Director of Advocacy for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Zoe Gross, all about plain language; what it is, why it's important and where and how to ask for it.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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16:24
Sexual Assault and Sibs
This month, Founder of the Natalie Project, Julie Neward, shares her story, discusses statistics and causes of sexual assault in the disability community and tells us about how we can advocate fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:11
SLN Chapters
This month, we talk with Harriet Redman, founder of one of SLN's first chapters, Wisconsibs, and founder of SLN's newest chapter, Oregon Sibs, Nikki Donnelly. We discuss why sib meeting spaces are so important and how you can get involved...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:42
Policy & Advocacy for Sibs
This month, we speak with the SLN's Co-Chairs of Policy and Advocacy, Tiffany Banks and Nina Bihani. We discuss why advocacy is so important for sibs, the many ways sibs can get involved in policy & advocacy, the challenges siblings f...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:36
Advice & Resources with SLN's New Executive Director
This month we speak with the SLN's new Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, about her sibling experience, resources she has found helpful and her vision for the future of the sibling movement at SLN.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:32
Sib-in-Laws
This month, we speak with sib-in-laws Sumithra Murthy and Cory Hartman about their experiences as sib-in-laws and hear their advice for sibs and potential future sib-in-laws.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:46
Diverse Sibling Stories 2023
In this special National Siblings Day 2023 episode we hear the stories of 2 siblings with different backgrounds and ask them about their visions for the sibling community.We are joined by social work doctoral student Aaron Quick who is the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:34
Sibshops
This month we talk about Sibshops; what they are and why you should be involved. Our guests today are past Sibshop participant and leader of the SLN Tennessee chapter, TABS, Emma Shous...
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47:35
Sibs & Mental Health
This month we discuss mental health issues and resources for sibs with sib and psychologist, Emily Graesser.Access the transcript here.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:37
Access to Technology
We kick off 2023 by speaking about sibs and access to technology with one of our past Chairs and Associate Research Professor at the University of Kansas, Shea Tanis. Resources...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:46
International Sibling Support
This month we speak with Social Policy Researcher, Ariella Meltzer, about the similarities and differences in sibling support all over the world.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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35:15
SilverSibs
This month we discuss challenges and blessings unique to sibs in the Baby Boomer and Gen X generations and hear some amazing advice and words of wisdom. Our guests are Lynne Calloway and Barbara Corley of SilverSibs.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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50:36
Sibs Vote!
Our Executive Director, Katie Arnold joins us to talk about why voting is so important to our community and gives some ideas and resources to help you and your siblings to get out there and vote.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:06
The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future
In lieu of the SLN’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in October 2022, this month, we are joined by our Executive Director, Katie Arnold to talk about the history of the sibling movement, our current struggles and SLN’s vision for siblings in the f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:03
Finances for Sibs
This month we discuss financial planning for siblings with Colorado State Treasurer and brother, Dave Young and Founder and President of
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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43:33
Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau
Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:06
Sibs & Employment
This month we speak with three sibling employment experts to discuss sib employment and how we can best support and advocate with our siblings with disabilities. Our guests are:Ryan Rotundo, Sibling, Manager of Employment Prog...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:22
Sibs & Spirituality
In this episode we discuss spirituality for sibs and supports for our siblings with disabilities to participate in faith-based communities. Our guests are Dr. Sarah Hall from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:06
Diverse Sibling Stories
In this special National Siblings Day 2022 episode we hear the diverse stories of 3 siblings with very different backgrounds and explore how peer support has played a vital role in their sibling journeys.We are joined by SLN's Board of Dire...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:59
Sibling Grief and Loss
In this episode we discuss some ways that siblings of individuals with disabilities can experience grief & loss throughout their lives. We also discuss various resources and methods for dealing with different forms of grief & loss...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:12:39
Long Distance Sibling Caregiving
This month we discuss what caregiving looks like for siblings from long distances with sibling advocates. We are joined by former SLN Board President, Pat Carver, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair, Atikah Bagawan, and Peter E...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:57