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You’ve walked away from the chaos, the guilt, and the family roles that once defined you… but now comes the hardest part — rebuilding.

In this episode of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins guides you through what it means to rediscover who you are after years of surviving dysfunction. This is where healing shifts from surviving to becoming.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The identity void that follows walking away
• How to rebuild a self that isn’t defined by pain or family roles
• The fear of being seen as your authentic self
• Steps to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your purpose

✨ Reflection Prompt:

Who are you when you’re no longer surviving?

📲 Connect with Dr. Scoggins:

Instagram: @drmscoggins

TikTok: @drmscoggins

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, entertainment, and empowerment purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy and does not create a therapeutic relationship. These are sensitive topics that we discuss in this podcast and if something has triggered you please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area

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Sometimes loyalty isn’t love — it’s fear disguised as duty. In this episode of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins unpacks the hidden cost of staying loyal to people who’ve proven unsafe.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between healthy and toxic loyalty
• How families use guilt, obligation, and “blood” to keep you stuck
• The emotional and physical cost of misplaced loyalty
• How to break free from the loyalty contract and choose yourself without shame

✨ Reflection Prompt:

Who taught you that loyalty meant obedience, not respect? And what would it look like to be loyal to your own peace instead?

📲 Stay connected:

• Instagram: @drscoggins
• TikTok: @drscoggins
• YouTube: The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, entertainment, and empowerment purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy and does not create a therapeutic relationship. These are sensitive topics that we discuss in this podcast and if something has triggered you please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area

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Have you ever wondered if you’re living as your true self — or the version of you your family needed you to be? For many Black Sheep, survival meant creating a false self — the caretaker, the achiever, the peacekeeper, the rebel — anything to stay safe and accepted.

In this episode of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins explores:

• How the false self develops in toxic family systems
• The roles we play to survive — and how they linger into adulthood
• Why shedding the false self feels so terrifying
• Practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self

✨ Reflection Prompt: What role did you have to play in your family — and who are you underneath it all?

📲 Stay connected with me:

• Instagram: @drmscoggins
• TikTok: @drmscoggins
• YouTube: The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational, entertainment, and empowerment purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy and does not create a therapeutic relationship. These are sensitive topics that we discuss in this podcast and if something has triggered you please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area