The Family Scapegoat Chronicles l True Stories of Healing and Freedom From Family Scapegoating and Narcissistic Abuse

The Family Scapegoat Chronicles l True Stories of Healing and Freedom From Family Scapegoating and Narcissistic Abuse

Created and hosted by Elle Boone; voice actor, storyteller, songstress, creative writer, certified health coach, trauma-informed life coach, and seasoned Escapegoat Artist — The Family Scapegoat Chronicles is a first-of-its-kind audio experience that turns private pain into public medicine through the power of shared stories. The show was made for those who have lived as the family scapegoat and are ready to face the patterns, the residue, and the reckoning that follow while healing their way toward freedom in their own reflection. Through guided exposure (a form of somatic regulation) rooted in story, music, and parody, Elle leads listeners through what trauma therapy calls pendulation — the body’s natural movement between activation and calm that helps rewire the nervous system, allowing them to witness trauma patterns without reliving them and find emotional release along the way. It’s not just storytelling; it’s an immersive, audio-based co-regulation experience crafted to help the body remember what calm and safety feel like. Elle’s deliberate emotional architecture with recurring musical motifs, humor breaks, and grounding interludes in disguise, creates emotional safety through containment. Her creative writing and wit bring depth and digestibility to heavy subject matter, turning complex psychology into vivid storytelling. She’s not narrating trauma; she’s guiding healing instead of triggering it, helping listeners define themselves rather than their wounds and teaching agency over pathology. With this work, Elle has created the blueprint of an entirely new form of healing media — a purpose-driven fusion of psychology, performance, creative writing, and sonic art that functions as emotional regulation disguised as entertainment. Listeners walk away feeling grounded, seen, and soothed — reminded that healing doesn’t have to hurt to work. This is what healing sounds like. We are looking for listeners and experts to come on the show to share their stories and expertise. Come help us spread awareness about family scapegoating to help more who have been traumatized by this have access to more resources for healing. Guests can appear anonymously to protect their privacy and safety. Here’s how you can reach us: 🌐 Visit the Website: https://thefamilyscapegoatchronicles.com 📩 Email Us: familyscapegoating@gmail.com 🔗 https://substack.com/@thefamilyscapegoatchronicles ☕️ https://coff.ee/elleboone <---- This is how you can support the show! Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Make sure you’re subscribed to The Family Scapegoat Chronicles so you never miss an episode Please also give us a rating! 🔴 Content Warning: Discussions of abuse and trauma that may be triggering to some. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in today’s episode, please consider reaching out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional for support. You’re not alone, and help is always available ❗Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. The stories and reflections shared in this podcast are for connection, validation, and insight. Please listen with care and take what serves you.

Episodes

December 12, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, Elle shares an original winter fable, The Squirrel and the Scapegoat — a quiet story about resilience after exclusion.

Through the journey of a solitary squirrel forced to survive outside the nest, this episode explores self-trust, identity repair, and what it means to become your own shelter when belonging is no longer offered.

This is not a story about “bouncing back,” but about the kind of resilience built slowl...

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What if your role as the family scapegoat didn’t just leave scars… but also forged superpowers?

In this episode, we take a compassionate (and surprisingly empowering) look at the very real strengths that emerge from surviving dysfunction.

From hyper-intuition to resilience, emotional fluency to boundary-setting, we explore the traits scapegoats often develop out of necessity,  and how those same traits can become tools for healing,...

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Thanksgiving can feel like a full-contact sport for scapegoats; whether you’re stepping into a family circus, a friend’s table, or you’re spending the day solo.

In this short, grounded episode, Elle gives you five tools to help keep your nervous system steady, your boundaries intact, and your sense of self right where it belongs. From spotting patterns to using AI for subtext to gentle self-check-ins and a simple breath reset, this...

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This episode introduces the idea of the “Sacred Scapegoat Nervous System" — the unique survival wiring created in families where one child becomes the emotional target. I walk you through the pacing, tone, and emotional architecture behind Episodes 1 and 2, and explain how intentional regulation supports your body while you’re listening.

You’ll learn why most trauma content overwhelms the scapegoated nervous system, how careful seq...

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In this first episode of The Family Scapegoat Chronicles, Elle Boone opens the door to a new kind of healing conversation;  one built on honesty, humor, and permission to go slow.

She shares what inspired the show, what “slow healing” actually means, and why naming your experience as the family scapegoat is often the first step toward freedom.

Whether you’re still untangling family patterns or just learning the word scapegoating fo...

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November 11, 2025 25 mins

In this episode of The Family Scapegoat Chronicles, Elle Boone breaks down what family scapegoating really is, not just the buzzword, but the hidden family system behind it.

She explains how one person becomes the “identified patient,” why families assign blame to a single member, and how that dynamic keeps deeper issues safely buried. This conversation brings language, insight, and validation to the experience of being unfairly ca...

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This is a place where survivors of family scapegoating and trauma can find community, support, and healing.  

 

The Family Scapegoat Chronicles shares true stories of healing and freedom from family scapegoating and narcissistic abuse.  Raw, real, and laced with humor, this podcast is a place for adult survivors to feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.  

 

We are looking for listeners and experts to come on the show to sh...

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