The Honest Pod

Episode 112: How Your Story Impacts Your Emotions: Fight or Flight w/Cathy Loerzel


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In this conversation, Karrie and Cathy discuss the fight and flight responses and how they are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma. They share their own phobias and experiences with fight and flight, highlighting the importance of understanding the context in which these responses occur. They emphasize the need for compassion and self-reflection when dealing with the fight response, and the importance of slowing down and recognizing triggers. They discuss the different responses to conflict and stress, including the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses (with more on freeze and fawn next week). They emphasize the importance of understanding the context and underlying stories that contribute to these reactions. They also highlight the need for reflection and healing to address these emotional responses. The conversation explores the power dynamics and the role of repentance and repair in finding alignment and healing. Overall, the conversation provides insights into understanding and navigating emotional reactions in relationships and personal growth.


Takeaways

  • Fight and flight responses are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma.
  • Understanding the context in which fight and flight responses occur is crucial.
  • Compassion and self-reflection are important when dealing with the fight response.
  • Slowing down and recognizing triggers can help manage the fight response. Emotional responses, such as fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, are natural reactions to conflict and stress.
  • Understanding the context and underlying stories that contribute to these reactions is crucial for healing and growth.
  • Reflection and self-awareness are key in addressing and transforming emotional responses.
  • Repentance and repair play a significant role in finding alignment and healing in relationships.

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