Balkan Sis
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 79
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: Australia
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
ivana.alfonso@hotmail.com
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Host
Ivana Strbac Alfonso - Bosnian-born host whose work explores Balkan and diaspora experiences, family, identity, mental health, and relationships.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Aleksandra Alavanja - Domestic Violence, Survivor Support, Accountability, Men's Behaviour Change, And Violence Prevention In Balkan Communities.
Aleksandra Alavanja - Balkan Diaspora Upbringing, Domestic Violence Prevention, Gender Expectations, Pregnancy Loss, And The Stigma Around Seeking Support.
Mark Milstein - War Photography, The Conflicts In The Former Yugoslavia, The Lasting Effects Of War, And The Human Stories Behind Conflict Images.
Verone Percuku - Mental Health Stigma In Kosovo, Dreams And Sleep, Trauma, And Practical Sleep Habits.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Pt. 2 | Aleksandra Alavanja, Domestic Violence Advocate: “Why Didn’t I Leave?” What Repair Really Takes
October 25, 2026
Pt. 2 | Aleksandra Alavanja, Domestic Violence Advocate: “Why Didn’t I Leave?” What Repair Really TakesContent warning: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, physical assault, strangulation, alcohol and suicide. Please look after yourself.Part 2 is about what happened, and what came after.Aleksandra Alavanja shares the night her life imploded, the community pile-on that followed, and why she didn't leave. She talks about the shame that kept her silent, the people who showed...
Pt. 1 | Aleksandra Alavanja, Domestic Violence Advocate: “I Spent 20 Years Protecting Women. Then It Happened To Me.”
October 18, 2026
Pt. 1 | Aleksandra Alavanja, Domestic Violence Advocate: "I Spent 20 Years Protecting Women. Then It Happened To Me."Content warning: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, pregnancy loss and suicidal thoughts. Please look after yourself.Some conversations our families never had out loud. This is one of them.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Ivana sits down with Aleksandra Alavanja, a mother of three, domestic and family violence advocate, criminologist and rest...
Behind the Lens with Mark Milstein: What the War Taught Him About Humanity
October 13, 2026
What We Carry: War Photographer Mark Milstein on Vukovar, Sarajevo, and the War That Never Really LeavesAI and technology get a lot of bad press, so this week I wanted to share a story that softens some of that.On June 17th, 1993, behind Sarajevo's main train station, photojournalist Mark Milstein photographed a young man moments after he was hit by sniper fire. A soldier ran through gunfire, pulled a door off its hinges, and with a passer-by carried the wounded man to safety. Thirty-thre...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Balkan Sis?
Balkan Sis is hosted by Ivana Strbac Alfonso. Its publicly listed email is ivana.alfonso@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Balkan Sis?
The publicly listed email for Balkan Sis: ivana.alfonso@hotmail.com.
How many listeners does Balkan Sis have?
Podseeker estimates Balkan Sis reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Balkan Sis?
Balkan Sis typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise, research, advocacy, or substantial lived experience connected to the episode topic; guests should be comfortable discussing personal or sensitive subjects openly. Common among recent guests: Established work in advocacy, research, or a relevant professional field; Substantial experience or firsthand knowledge of the subject; Published or media work relevant to the discussion. Recent guests include Aleksandra Alavanja, Aleksandra Alavanja, and Mark Milstein.
How hard is it to get booked on Balkan Sis?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Balkan Sis cover?
Recent episodes cover Society, Balkan Diaspora, Mental Health, Motherhood, and Domestic Violence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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