The Black Sheep Diaries

The Black Sheep Diaries

Stories of family dysfunction, boundary-setters, and important stories they never wanted you to tell.

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August 29, 2025 • 11 mins

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In this first episode of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins unpacks how family dynamics create the “Black Sheep” role and why it’s never really about the person wearing the label. Families often write a script—casting one member as the problem to protect the system. But what happens when you stop playing the part?


This conversation will help you see the “Black Sheep” role for what it is, and em...

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In Episode 2 of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins explores one of the hardest, most misunderstood decisions a Black Sheep can make: going no contact. We’ll unpack why this choice is never about hate or punishment—it’s about survival, healing, and finally choosing peace over chaos.


✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:


  • Why families push Black Sheep toward no contact
  • The emotional toll of choo...
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August 24, 2025 • 2 mins

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Welcome to The Black Sheep Diaries, a podcast for truth-tellers, boundary-setters, and anyone who has ever felt like the outsider in their own family. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Scoggins, clinical psychologist and author of Unleash the Black Sheep Within, this show shines a light on the unspoken realities of family dynamics — from going no contact to reclaiming your story.


This trailer introduces the heart of the podc...

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