Don’t miss last week’s episode — this one hit deep. 💔✨ In “The Golden Child Effect: Breaking Free from Roles That Keep You Small,” I sat down with @flourish_therapy, author of Golden Child: My Descent to Scapegoat and Rise to Freedom, to talk about what really happens when the family’s “good one” finally stops playing the part. It’s about grief, freedom, and the moment you realize love shouldn’t come with conditions. If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to stay accepted — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now on The Surviving Roots Podcast 📖 Grab Lauren’s book Golden Child on Amazon! ✨ Download my free Bold Self-Growth Guide — your roadmap for healing, boundaries, and becoming the version of you that doesn’t apologize for peace. (Link in bio.)