On Attachment

#160: How to Work Through a Trigger


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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to navigate emotional triggers in a healthy and constructive way. Whether it’s a comment, an argument, or even an unexpected event, triggers can send us into emotional overdrive, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves. But with the right tools, you can slow down the spiral and regain control over your emotions.

I’ll guide you through a simple, four-step process to help you work through triggers in real time. We’ll explore how to pause and ground yourself, tune into what’s happening in your body, examine the story you’re telling yourself about the situation, and identify what you truly need to move forward.

If you’ve ever felt hijacked by your emotions and want practical steps to bring more calm and clarity to these moments, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why we get triggered and how the body responds to perceived threats
  • The importance of pausing and creating space before reacting
  • How to tune into your body to notice sensations and ground yourself
  • Questions to help you check the story you’re telling yourself about the situation
  • How to discern whether you need to have a conversation or if you can genuinely let it go
  • Identifying what you need to feel empowered and move forward

Download the free cheat sheet on How to Work Through a Trigger here

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