395. Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child or Mascot: Which One Were You?
About this episode
Dr. Abby Medcalf discusses family roles such as hero, scapegoat, lost child, and mascot, and how to stop playing these roles.
Which family role were you given? Dr. Abby Medcalf on the hero, scapegoat, lost child and mascot, what the research shows, and how to stop playing yours. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/family-roles-hero-scapegoat-lost-child-mascot Which Role Are You Still Playing? Take the Quiz! https://abbymedcalf.com/which-role-are-you-still-playing Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack . You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations ✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby _________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/ 👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Abby Medcalf
Topics covered
- family roles
- psychology
- self-improvement
- relationships
- personal development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: One Love Collective
Products: Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy, The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing
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