Why does being left out of a group chat or team meeting sting so deeply? In this episode of Just Be, therapist Sophia Spencer explores how the social brain decides who feels like “us”, and who feels like “them.”

You’ll learn about:

• In-Group / Out-Group Dynamics — how our brains form tribes through similarity and safety.
• Social Identity Theory — why our self-esteem is tied to group membership.
• Social Sensitivity — how past experiences of exclusion or discrimination heighten our “belonging radar.”
• Inner Belonging — how therapy helps you feel safe being yourself, even when you don’t fit the mould.

Sophia explains why belonging isn’t about sameness - it’s about staying connected without losing yourself.