The Misread Effect

Roselyn Perez Casiano
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Most disconnection doesn’t happen on purpose. It happens in a misread — a comment that landed wrong, a mood you absorbed as if it were yours, a standard you never said out loud but expected someone else to know. The Misread Effect is a show for high achievers about what’s underneath people-pleasing, boundaries, and trust: how connection breaks and how it’s rebuilt. Hosted by Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and bilingual keynote speaker, each episode explores self-worth, connection, and repair — in relationships, in teams, and in the way you relate to yourself.

  1. 3d ago

    Could You Be Showing Hidden Signs of Codependency?

    Most clients, when I ask what codependency is, say it’s depending too much on someone to feel complete. That’s not quite it. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down what codependency really is — the need of being needed — and the side of it almost nobody names: people who look fully independent, who never ask anyone for anything, but who are avoiding closeness for the exact same reason as someone who can’t stop people-pleasing. Either way, the price is the same: disconnection from yourself. In this episode, you’ll hear:— Why codependency is about control of how you’re seen, not how dependent you are— A $20 story that shows how codependent relationships quietly become transactional— Why high achievers are especially prone to this, even in relationships that look fine from the outside— How the cost of codependency always comes back to losing connection with yourself This conversation is especially relevant for high achievers navigating boundaries, self-worth, and connection in relationships that matter. Which one are you — giving too much, or staying too far away? If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don’t miss what’s next, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn’s work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  2. Oct 22

    Why You Need to Be Right — And What It’s Costing You

    Being right doesn’t always feel like being right. Sometimes it feels like finally being safe. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down why the need to be right shows up so often in arguments, relationships, and teams, and introduces what’s really going on underneath: the need for order, control, and certainty in yourself. In this episode, you’ll hear:— Why proving someone wrong is rarely about the disagreement itself— How certainty of self, not the argument, is what’s at stake— A real example from therapy of how the need to be right shows up in couples and people-pleasing patterns— Why asking “what if they’re not wrong?” can be more clarifying than being right— A closing reflection: what would it mean if the person you’re sure is wrong, isn’t? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders and teams navigating conflict, trust, and connection in relationships that matter. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don’t miss what’s next, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn’s work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  3. Oct 15

    You Think Human Connection Always Beats AI? Think Again.

    We assume human connection automatically beats AI. The research says it's not that simple. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down what recent studies actually show about AI, empathy, and connection, and why the real differentiator was never human versus AI in the first place. In this episode, you'll hear:— Why people in a well-known study rated AI chatbots as more empathetic than real physicians— What changed when the same question was tested in live, back-and-forth human conversation— Why AI can produce something that reads as caring, but still can't replicate a nervous system or mirror neurons— How setting a boundary and staying compassionate are not opposites— A closing reflection: how are you connecting with others today, not just with words, but with your presence? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  4. Oct 8

    A Connection Expert Got Lonely. Here's What Helped.

    A researcher who studies connection for a living found herself on a holiday weekend with nothing planned and no one to call. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, sits down with Cher Knebel, author of Your Social Connection Guidebook and Withering to Flourishing, to talk about how loneliness slips in when life gets busy, and what she would do differently now. In this episode, you'll hear:— How a connection researcher ended up lonely, and why she says connection isn't automatic— Why small daily habits, like sending one text with your morning coffee, add up— Why most of us guess wrong when we try to read what someone else is thinking, and what to ask instead— A simple way to stay curious when someone shares an opinion you disagree with— What leaders can do this week to reconnect with their teams: real one-on-ones, noticing strengths, and being clear when something isn't working— Cher's one message for leaders: don't let AI and change keep you from seeing your people as human beings This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. Connect with Cher Knebel: Website: Cherknebel.com LinkedIn: @cher knebel If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  5. Oct 1

    Why You Keep Having the Same Conversation

    Some conversations never really end. They just pause until the next time the same issue shows up. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down why certain conversations keep repeating, and introduces a concept that explains what's really going on underneath: the core belief. In this episode, you'll hear:— Why focusing on the situation or the other person keeps you stuck in the same argument— How a core belief gets formed in childhood, and why it resurfaces decades later— A real example of how an old belief about worth can show up in an adult disagreement about money— Why curiosity, not resolution, is often what helps a repeated conflict feel different— A closing reflection: what conversation do you keep having over and over, and what might be missing underneath it? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  6. Sep 24

    How to Tell If You're Carrying Someone Else's Emotions

    You're not imagining it — you really can feel what other people feel, whether you want to or not. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, explains the neuroscience behind why we absorb other people's emotions, and gives a real, practical way to tell what's actually yours. In this episode, you'll hear:— What mirror neurons are, and why we're biologically wired to feel what others feel— A simple daily practice for checking in with your own body and mind— The real difference between emotions and feelings— How discernment protects connection, instead of requiring distance or detachment— A closing reflection: the next time you feel heavy after a conversation, pause and ask — is this mine? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  7. Sep 17

    Neither Outdated, Nor Entitled: The Generational Misread

    Is it that Baby Boomers are outdated, or that Gen Z is too entitled? Neither. It's a communication gap, not a generational flaw.In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down why the same behavior gets read completely differently depending on which generation someone assumes they're dealing with — and what actually unites every generation once you look past the stereotype. In this episode, you'll hear:— Why generational communication gaps are real, backed by research, but not the whole story— A Navy story showing how the same conflict looks different from both generational sides— What Communication Accommodation Theory says about closing the gap— Why flexibility and feeling respected matter across every generation, not just one— A closing reflection: where have you assumed how someone wanted to be reached, without ever asking them? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

  8. Sep 10

    Can You Validate Others' Emotions Without Owning Them?

    Caring for someone and taking responsibility for their emotions are not the same thing — but most leaders confuse the two. In this episode of The Misread Effect, Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, breaks down the real difference between validation and ownership, and why that confusion is quietly driving so much leader burnout and resentment. In this episode, you'll hear:— The real difference between empathy and sympathy, and why it matters more than people think— Why validating someone's emotion doesn't mean you have to carry it— A simple daily practice for recognizing what emotions belong to you versus someone else— Why "no one feels seen" even in a culture obsessed with feeling validated— A closing reflection: where have you taken on responsibility for someone else's emotion that was never yours to carry? This conversation is especially relevant for leaders navigating trust, connection, and human communication in an AI-driven workplace. If this episode resonated, follow The Misread Effect so you don't miss what's next, and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. You can find more about Roselyn's work and speaking at insightfulessence.com.

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Most disconnection doesn’t happen on purpose. It happens in a misread — a comment that landed wrong, a mood you absorbed as if it were yours, a standard you never said out loud but expected someone else to know. The Misread Effect is a show for high achievers about what’s underneath people-pleasing, boundaries, and trust: how connection breaks and how it’s rebuilt. Hosted by Roselyn Pérez Casiano, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and bilingual keynote speaker, each episode explores self-worth, connection, and repair — in relationships, in teams, and in the way you relate to yourself.

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  • Creator
    Roselyn Perez Casiano
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Roselyn Perez Casiano
  • Show Website
    The Misread Effect