In this first episode, trauma therapist and Asentriarc founder Sarah Ferland Doherty dives into the heart of why this podcast exists, and why you are not broken.

If you've ever asked yourself “Why do I keep doing this?” or felt like your reactions don’t match your intentions, this episode will make you feel so seen.

Sarah shares the story behind launching Triggered but Thriving, the meaning of her rebranded practice Asentriarc, and how her role as a modern matriarch helps others navigate deep emotional pain, reconnect with their intuition, and build a life rooted in authentic self-leadership.

She breaks down how trauma shows up in the body, how survival patterns develop in childhood, and why healing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about reclaiming who you were always meant to be.

Expect laughter, honesty, and moments that feel like therapy for your nervous system.
This is the beginning of something big.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & OMG it’s happening01:25 Why I started this podcast04:42 What is Asentriarc?06:50 Matriarch energy & holding space10:58 You're not broken, your brain adapted14:36 The roots of trauma & childhood patterns18:15 How coping becomes personality21:32 What triggers really mean24:25 What healing actually looks like27:45 Legacy, leadership & living your healing30:40 A look ahead: Boundaries are your birthright