One dismissive glance. A sigh in the back row. A single raised eyebrow on Zoom. Why do those micro-rejections hit harder than a dozen compliments? In this episode, I unpack the science behind the spiral and hand you a toolkit to stop it cold.  What you’ll learn: Brain + Body: How your natural, wired reaction hijacks calm the moment a social threat appears.Hidden Costs: The sleep debt, energy leaks, and silent self-betrayal that follow every unfiltered side-eye.Practical Reset: A boundary phrase and three quick questions that reroute panic into purpose. Whether you’re presenting in a boardroom, shopping, or corralling kids at school pickup, these tools keep you in the driver’s seat of your calling, no matter who’s rolling their eyes. Listen now and learn how to keep your peace and your keys when someone else’s side-eye tries to steal the wheel.