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3673: How Being the "Black Sheep" of Your Family Affects Your Mental Health by Sara Stanizai

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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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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

  continue reading

4558 episodes

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