The Heart

A woman reflects on living with her parents as an adult, discussing the complexities of her relationship with her dad and the absence of apologies for parental abuse. She explores therapy, emotional turmoil, and the desire for healing and forgiveness, providing resources for therapy and accountability. The speaker expresses gratitude for listeners and asks for support through joining listening groups and making donations.

Kaitlin interviews her dad, Greg, who proudly claims the title of mister mom in 1986. They discuss power dynamics in their father-daughter relationship, reflections on equality and parenthood, random conversations and entertainment, reflections on parenting and abuse, reflections and feedback from Dad, and the desire for a forgiving ending.

In this podcast, the narrator discusses their tumultuous relationship with their father during their teenage years, reflecting on the abusive dynamics and their decision to love him anyway. They delve into the complexities of their father-daughter bond, recognize the abuse, and make the courageous choice to move on. Throughout their journey of growth and healing, they emphasize the importance of receiving an apology and confront the normalization of abuse. The speaker also shares memorable incidents, including a heated argument during a drive and a terrifying experience in bad weather, leading to their decision to exclude their father from a family trip.

Unpacking the untold aspects of the narrative series, the sisters discuss mental health, diagnoses, borderline personality disorder, self-care, and methods to ask for help from loved ones during times of struggle.

Kaitlin and Natalie try to create boundaries for the first time in their lifelong relationship. They work to navigate their relationship together and separately. As they embark on creating the final episode of this series, they realize they are having fun again. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We go back in time to before Kaitlin hired Natalie. She brings us inside of her uncertain world, and her journey to figure out what is wrong. TRIGGER WARNING: suicidal ideation, reference to childhood and sexual trauma (no depictions), borderline personality disorder Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It’s the pandemic, and KP hires her younger sister to work at her company. As an assistant producer. Natalie is having flashbacks to their youth, when she performed as the butler at Kaitlin’s dinner parties. Is this the new version of the butler role? As they set out to make art together, attempting to do it in a way that doesn’t reinforce old childhood patterns Natalie finally sees who Kaitlin is on a day to day basis.TW: suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, alcohol. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Two sisters plan a special trip to a Jem and Holograms Convention. They discuss their love for the show, prepare for cosplay, and experience unexpected moments of tension and reconciliation. The podcast highlights the excitement and highlights of the convention, including a dance floor remix and upcoming cosplay event.

Two sisters, Kaitlin and Natalie, navigate their complicated relationship from childhood to adulthood. Their dynamic is explored, from playful fights to deep admiration. They reflect on their childhood memories, imagining a future together and prioritize each other's desires. An adventure in Montreal brings them closer, breaking old patterns and forging a unique bond.

She’s the talented one. She’s the hard worker. She’s the pretty one. She’s the one that Dad likes more….SISTERS. A preview into our newest series coming to you February 14th: on the day the world celebrates love, we celebrate Sisterhood. The new season is coming to you as part of a brand new partnership with the incredible: CBC Podcasts! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices