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3673: How Being the "Black Sheep" of Your Family Affects Your Mental Health by Sara Stanizai
Manage episode 495425031 series 108356
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Episode 3673:
Sara Stanizai unpacks the emotional toll of being the family “black sheep,” exploring how rejection, shame, and unmet expectations can deeply impact mental health. Her insights offer a path toward healing through self-acceptance, boundary-setting, and redefining belonging on your own terms.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2018/6/12/how-being-the-black-sheep-of-your-family-affects-your-mental-health
Quotes to ponder:
"Being the ‘black sheep’ can result in anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem."
"Often, black sheep are punished not for being bad, but for being different."
"You can redefine what it means to belong, even if it’s not within your family of origin."
Episode references:
Running on Empty: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Empty-Overcome-Childhood-Emotional/dp/161448242X
The Drama of the Gifted Child: https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-Child-Search-True/dp/0465016901
Toxic Parents: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Parents-Overcoming-Hurtful-Reclaiming/dp/0553381407
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4558 episodes
3673: How Being the "Black Sheep" of Your Family Affects Your Mental Health by Sara Stanizai
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Manage episode 495425031 series 108356
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3673:
Sara Stanizai unpacks the emotional toll of being the family “black sheep,” exploring how rejection, shame, and unmet expectations can deeply impact mental health. Her insights offer a path toward healing through self-acceptance, boundary-setting, and redefining belonging on your own terms.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2018/6/12/how-being-the-black-sheep-of-your-family-affects-your-mental-health
Quotes to ponder:
"Being the ‘black sheep’ can result in anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem."
"Often, black sheep are punished not for being bad, but for being different."
"You can redefine what it means to belong, even if it’s not within your family of origin."
Episode references:
Running on Empty: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Empty-Overcome-Childhood-Emotional/dp/161448242X
The Drama of the Gifted Child: https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-Child-Search-True/dp/0465016901
Toxic Parents: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Parents-Overcoming-Hurtful-Reclaiming/dp/0553381407
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4558 episodes
Alle Folgen
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