Share
Everyone has a dream. But sometimes there’s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad. In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become ...
…
continue reading
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
Content provided by Optimal Living Daily LLC and Justin Malik. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Optimal Living Daily LLC and Justin Malik or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
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
4545 episodes
))
