In today's Daily Shift, we explore what happens when you grow up learning to minimize your emotions.

Many people weren't told their feelings were wrong — they simply learned their feelings weren't welcome. Over time, this can show up as downplaying emotions, second-guessing reactions, or telling yourself "it's not that big of a deal."

This short episode invites gentle awareness around emotional minimization, without blame or judgment. What once helped you stay safe may still be shaping how you relate to your emotions today.

In this episode, you'll reflect on:

• How emotional minimization develops

• Why downplaying feelings can be a survival response

• What it means to acknowledge emotions without shrinking them

• How awareness creates space for change

🎧 Daily Shift is a short-form series on the Celeste the Therapist podcast, created to help you shift the way you think and move through your day with more intention.