241. Being Left Out: Navigating that Lifelong Ache We Can Do Hard Things

Amanda, Glennon and Abby explore how to survive the lifelong, universal pain of being left out:


What Abby felt when she heard “We don’t want you here” – and its long-lasting impact; 

Why it is so painful, and how to process feelings of rejection and isolation;

How dissociation helped Glennon cope with rejection in the cafeteria; 

What parents should and *should not* do when helping kids navigate exclusion; and 

The real difference between “fitting in” and “belonging.” 


Also check out Episode 179: How to Fix Our Loneliness with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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