In this episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Annie is joined by transformational trainer, speaker, and author Lisa Kalmin for a raw and revealing conversation about emotional triggers and what they’re really here to show us.

Together, they unpack how past experiences often hijack our present-day reactions, and why learning to name and process our emotions without bypassing them is the key to personal freedom. Lisa shares how most of us are making meaning from a place that isn’t even current, and how the stories we’ve internalized since childhood quietly shape our worldview.

This isn’t about shaming your triggers. It’s about seeing them clearly, holding them with compassion, and making new choices from an empowered place. From navigating everyday irritations to facing major life upheavals, this conversation offers grounded insight and real tools for emotional growth.

Lisa also draws from her book The Problem is How You See the Problem, giving listeners a lens-shift that’s practical and powerful. If you're ready to stop being emotionally hijacked and start leading from clarity, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

Why emotional triggers often aren’t about now

The power of naming what you feel (without over-identifying with it)

How to reframe your interpretation of events

What it means to choose your response instead of defaulting to reaction

Real-world strategies to experience your emotions without drowning in them

A fresh take on compassion, resilience, and living awake

Connect with Lisa Kalmin:

Here is the link to her book:  The Problem is How You See The Problem   Lisa's Money Mindset quiz:  Money Mindset Quiz   Instagram: Lisa's Instagram

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