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Emotional Contagion
Have you ever walked into a room and felt your mood change before anyone said a word? That shift may be emotional contagion: the way feelings can pass between people through facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, and attention. In this episode, we’re exploring how that everyday process can connect with family history, intergenerational trauma, and the patterns we may carry forward—often without realizing it.
First, emotional contagion is a normal part of how humans connect. Our brains are constantly reading social cues: a tightened jaw, a soothing voice, a sudden silence. We respond…
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