Have you ever seen your friends hanging out on social media and realized you weren’t invited?

That sting of rejection can feel personal, but most of the time…it isn’t about you.

In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance podcast, Dr. April Darley discusses a personal experience of being excluded and discusses how to handle feelings of rejection, especially in the context of social media.

Through neuroscience and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to separate facts from fiction, stop retraumatizing yourself with old stories, and build the resilience to depersonalize rejection.

You’ll discover:

If you'd like to release feelings of rejection or abandonment in your life and start creating a life that makes you feel good, then schedule a complimentary consultation here: www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

🕒 Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

[00:00] The scenario: friends go out without you—what happens next?

[01:00] Curiosity vs. pain: two paths your brain can take

[02:30] Separating facts from fiction: what really happened vs. the stories we create [04:00] How assumptions can retraumatize you

[06:00] Why your brain links present events to past wounds

[08:00] Asking for what you want instead of sitting in silence

[09:00] Friend audits: real friends vs. frenemies

[11:00] The neuroscience of rejection and why it hurts so much

[13:00] Preserving peace: depersonalizing rejection and reclaiming your power

[14:00] Becoming the leader in your own social life