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Why Hiding Your Joy Feels Safer Than Sharing It | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the psychological phenomenon of hiding joy and why it often feels safer than sharing good news. This conversation is designed for individuals who struggle with impostor syndrome, fear of judgment, or a deep-seated belief that their happiness might diminish others. We unpack the cultural conditioning that teaches us to guard our wins, treating excitement as a liability rather than a gift, and examine how this silence creates isolation and erodes self-trust.
Marissa shares a personal story from her corporate career where she…
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