“Relax, it was just a joke.”

“Wow, bold haircut…”

“You’re too pretty to be that smart.”

In this episode of Space in Between, we’re talking about microaggressions—the subtle digs, passive-aggressive compliments, and “harmless jokes” that actually hit hard.

They’re not always meant to hurt—but they still do.They show up at work, in friendships, in families, and especially in some cultures (like mine).

We’ll explore:

• What microaggressions really are (and aren’t)
• Why “just joking” often hides discomfort or insecurity
• How they’re tied to unconscious bias
• What it feels like to be on the receiving end—again and again
• And how to call it out without starting a war (unless you want to)

This isn’t about canceling people. It’s about waking up to the little ways we shrink each other—and deciding not to keep playing along.

🎧 Listen now and let’s get a little uncomfortable—because that’s where real growth starts.

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