60: Opt Out of Childhood Roles

In this episode, Minaa B. explores why so many people feel trapped in the roles they were assigned growing up—the responsible one, the peacekeeper, the funny one, the invisible one. Drawing from The Siblinghood Theory's Role Rigidity dimension, she breaks down how sibling and peer dynamics create fixed identities that follow us into adulthood, showing up in friendships, romantic relationships, and workplace dynamics. Minaa explains the psychological and systemic reasons roles become so hard to change, and offers practical strategies for recognizing when you're performing a role versus being yourself. If you've ever felt like you can't break free from who your family expected you to be, this episode will show you that your role doesn't define you—and you can opt out. Resources Work with me: Book a 1:1 therapy consultation. Resources Website: minaab.com Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles⁠⁠⁠ Stay Connected! ⁠Instagram LinkedIn⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices