Minaa believes sibling relationships – biological or chosen – often reflect our earliest lessons about boundaries, belonging, conflict, and repair.
With a background in trauma recovery, community care, and relational wellness, Minaa creates spaces that invite people to unpack family dynamics, build emotional resilience, and rewrite dysfunctional patterns. Her work centers on the idea that siblinghood is more than a family role—it’s a powerful relational framework that allows us to identify and transform the unconscious patterns that either strengthen or sabotage our adult relationships.
Why Siblinghood?
I grew up as the youngest of thirteen in a blended family. That experience shaped everything — how I learned to find my voice, how I navigated conflict, and how I built trust. Some of my deepest joys, biggest relationship questions, and earliest heartbreaks came from those sibling relationships. But like many people, I didn’t always have the tools or language to make sense of it.
As a therapist and mental health educator, I began to notice how often clients returned to stories about their siblings—not just biological ones, but also the chosen family they leaned on, the friends who became like brothers or sisters, and the ways those relationships mirrored or challenged the ones they had grown up with. I realized that siblinghood is more than just a family role. It’s a relational framework — one that can shape how we love, lead, and build community.
Fun facts about Minaa. Through the
lense of siblinghood.
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Where is my family from?
Panama and San Andrés, Colombia — first-gen American and proud
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Comfort shows that model siblinghood that I always go back to:
Insecure and Grace & Frankie
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If I could have dinner with any siblings:
Beyoncé and Solange (obviously)
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Most relatable sibling trope?
I’m a recovering peacemaker
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How many siblings do I have?
6 brothers and 6 sisters — yes, you read that right
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A book about siblings I’ll never forget:
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
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Siblings I grew up loving:
Mary-Kate and Ashley — iconic and peak ’90s
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Something I believe about siblings:
No sibling will experience the same parent — even when you grow up in the same household
Minaa B. is a therapist, the author of "Owning Our Struggles," and the creator of The Siblinghood Theory. She helps people understand how their sibling relationships—biological or chosen—continue to shape their adult relationships and sense of belonging. As the youngest of 13 within a blended family system, Minaa brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to understanding the profound impact of our earliest peer relationships.
Minaa holds a graduate degree in social work from New York University and has worked across various sectors of the mental health field, including Early Head Start, private practice, and community mental health.
An expert in her field, Minaa has been recognized by numerous media outlets and publications. She has appeared on The Today Show, Red Table Talk, Peace of Mind with Taraji, BBC, and more. Her work has been featured in Oprah Daily, Katie Couric Media, SheMedia, The Skimm, CBS News, and other major outlets.
In addition, Minaa also serves on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, co-founded by Selena Gomez, and is a relationship expert for eharmony. Minaa hosts the podcast Mindful With Minaa, and she lives in New York City.
Official Bio
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Minaa B. has delivered talks at conferences, universities, and corporations, combining humor, culture, and personal healing on topics such as sibling and family dynamics, emotional wellness, and community care.
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Mindful With Minaa is a newsletter written by a therapist offering tools for emotional growth and for navigating the relationships that shape our mental health. It’s a space for honest reflection, practical insight, and intentional living.