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The Quiet Weight of Microaggressions: Healing the Invisible Cuts | The Mental Health Conversation
In this episode of The Mental Health Conversation, host Aideen Dickson explores the hidden toll of microaggressions—those subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that convey hostility or exclusion toward marginalized groups. While a single microaggression may seem insignificant, their cumulative effect creates a 'quiet weight' on the nervous system, leading to chronic stress, hypervigilance, and emotional exhaustion. This episode is designed for anyone who has ever felt they had to explain their presence, justify their expertise, or shrink themselves to fit into professional or social…
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