Microaggressions After The Fact (part 2) (EP325)

Send us Fan MailA tiny comment can hit like a gut punch, and the worst part is how easy it is to doubt yourself afterward. We pick up Microaggressions Part Two by focusing on the person on the receiving end: what you feel, what your nervous system does in real time, and how to respond in a way that protects your dignity without turning every moment into a fight.We break down the stress response (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) and why microaggressions can trigger frustration, confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion even when the “intent” is fuzzy. Then we get practical: the 3-3-3 reset (three things you hear, three you see, move three body parts), simple paced breathing, and mindful pauses that bring you back to the present so you can choose your next move.From there, we share real-world scripts for handling workplace microaggressions, family comments, and social situations: clarifying questions that stay neutral, I statements that describe impact without accusing, educational responses when someone truly doesn’t get it, and boundary-setting when direct is best. We also talk about when it’s valid to say nothing, how to process the emotional residue afterward, and the bigger therapy truth that you can’t control other people, only yourself and your choices about access.You’ll also hear our Winner of the Week story, plus a quick spotlight on Happy, an adoptable pup. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.Recorded 4-6-26FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist