The Hidden Emotion That's Secretly Running Your Life (And How It Started Before You Could Talk)
- Author
- Esther Nava
- Published
- Fri 05 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://esthernava.substack.com/p/the-hidden-emotion-thats-secretly
Discover how a single facial expression from your mother at 14 months old created neural pathways that still dictate your self-worth, relationships, and mental health. Learn why shame isn't just an emotion but a neurobiological system that evolved to keep you alive—and how it might be killing you instead.
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