In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, we sit down with Nick “Keeper” Catran-Whitney, an author, musician, and advocate for brothers who have experienced trauma alongside their sisters. Born in 1958 in San Francisco, Nick shares his unique upbringing as one of twenty-four siblings, recounting the challenges of frequent moves and limited formal education. Despite these obstacles, Nick became a voice for a rarely acknowledged group—brothers coping with the trauma of their sisters’ sexual abuse.
Nick discusses his inspiration for writing HELPLESSNESS, the first book in a three-part series that sheds light on the mental health struggles of brothers who have had to confront the abuse of their sisters by their own parents. With no existing resources to guide him through his own pain, Nick wrote the book to fill that void, offering solace to men who feel isolated in their experiences.
In this candid conversation, Nick reflects on his family’s complicated past, the process of healing, and his mission to help other men understand that even in their silence, they are not alone. Along the way, he also touches on his creative projects, including his podcast This Is For The Brothers, and life with his wife, Patti, their children, and his beloved German Shepherd, ODIN.
To learn more about Nick’s work, visit his website at keepercatranwhitney.com, where you can find out more about his book HELPLESSNESS: The Mental Health Challenges Brothers Experience Once We Learn Our Sisters Have Been Sexually Abused By Our Parents. If you or someone you know is navigating similar challenges, this powerful book provides a much-needed voice for men and brothers, reminding them they are not alone in their journey.
Join us for an insightful episode as Nick “Keeper” Catran-Whitney opens up about breaking the silence, finding strength in vulnerability, and the ongoing journey of healing.
