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Episode Synopsis
"We’re all little, aren’t we? Our little bitty selves looking for the experience of being seen, heard, valued, loved, appreciated."Sibling rivalry doesn’t stay in childhood. The roles we grow up playing — the golden child, the baby, the black sheep, the caretaker — often follow us into adulthood, shaping our sense of worth and how we connect with family.In this conversation, Walker and Theresa share their personal stories of sibling rivalry and favoritism, reflecting on what happens when old patterns resurface later in life. They talk about how family roles can weigh us down, what it means to step out of them, and how compassion and honesty can open the door to healing with siblings.We explore:→ How birth order and favoritism influence sibling dynamics→ Why rivalry often continues long after childhood→ A simple practice for softening sibling relationships with love✨ Subscribe, comment, or share with someone who’d connect with this conversation. We’re so grateful you’re here. And if you’d like more ways to keep exploring, we’ve linked our free mini-course and YouTube series below.Episode Links & ResourcesThe Brady BunchEight Is EnoughThe Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen IlardiFree Mini-Course – 5 Foundations for Healthier RelationshipsYouTube Series – Conversations We Needed With Our Parents Growing UpJoin us in the 10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships courseConnect with My Inner Knowing!Watch the episode on YouTubeMy Inner Knowing Full episode linkMy Inner Knowing websiteMy Inner Knowing FacebookMy Inner Knowing InstagramMy Inner Knowing LinkedInSign up for the My Inner Knowing newsletter and receive a free 30-minute meditation!Episode Chapters00:00 Free mini-course on healthy relationships00:41 A Christmas gift and birth order roles02:00 Sibling rivalry as a lifelong theme03:56 Family gatherings and pecking order07:40 Competing for approval and attention13:36 The flower song story18:23 Money, favoritism, and family roles29:58 Letting go of old family roles38:40 Overt and covert favoritism48:26 Loving siblings with authenticity56:01 Can we meet our own needs?01:07:04 Choosing intentional connectionTopics we explore in this episode include:sibling rivalry in adulthood, family dynamics and self-worth, healing sibling relationships, birth order psychology, favoritism in families, navigating family roles, trauma and family healing, compassionate communication, letting go of childhood roles, cultivating healthy adult sibling connections
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