Triggers Are Teachers: Using Emotional Flashbacks to Heal the Root

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” for having big reactions, or wondered why something so small hit so hard  this episode is for you.

Inside, I’m breaking down what a trigger actually is (it’s not you being dramatic), how to spot emotional flashbacks, and how to gently hold yourself through those overwhelming moments with compassion, not shame.

We’ll talk nervous system safety, inner child healing, and how to stop judging yourself for being human because healing isn’t about never being triggered… it’s about learning to love yourself through it.

This one is vulnerable, real, and a little shadow-worky in the best way.

🎧  Listen in and let this episode remind you: you’re not failing, you’re feeling  and that’s where healing begins.

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?”  this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing what it’s really looked like to build a life and business that feel safe, balanced, and aligned. I talk about becoming the kind of boss I never had,  leading with compassion, softness, and clarity,  and how every messy chapter of my life helped shape the woman I am now.

I’m shifting out of all-or-nothing energy. I’m healing my relationship with rest, with leadership, with success. And I’m realizing that healing doesn’t mean you never struggle again, it means you learn how to meet yourself with grace when you do.

This one’s for the high-achiever who’s learning to soften. For the ones rebuilding their life on their own terms. For the one who’s ready to trust their process, even when it’s slower, softer, or less “perfect” than it used to be.

🎧 Let’s grow and lead differently. Together.

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✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

If you’ve been doing all the inner work but still feel stuck, exhausted, or like something’s wrong with you — this episode is your reminder that you’re not broken… you’re just burnt out.

In this raw and validating convo, I’m debunking some of the biggest myths about healing, growth, and what it really means to make progress. We’re talking about why healing isn’t linear, why struggling doesn’t mean failing, and how to stop shaming yourself for simply being human.

This one’s for the high-achieving empath, the recovering people-pleaser, the emotionally aware entrepreneur who’s so done with pushing through — and ready to feel safe, steady, and supported again.

✨ I also just opened 4 new 1:1 coaching spots, and I’d love to support you. Inside this space, we go deep. It’s customized, trauma-informed, and created to help you feel safe in your body, set boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and build a life that actually feels good to live.

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🔗 Book a call to begin your journey in my 1:1 energy ❤️‍🔥

See you next Friday!  

Love Coach Gabs 😎

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✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

If you’ve been spiraling, freezing, or stuck in survival mode, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 daily nervous system rituals that helped me finally feel safe enough to lead, show up confidently, and grow my business without burnout.

These are trauma-informed practices that support you when mindset work alone just isn’t cutting it, especially if you’re an over-giver, recovering people-pleaser, or big-hearted entrepreneur with anxiety, CPTSD, or chronic stress.

I’ll walk you through:

•What I do before I check my phone in the morning

•How I connect with my inner child and stop spirals before they start

•Simple movement rituals that reset my stress

•What to do when you feel emotional but don’t want to spiral

•And the powerful way I end each day that helps me sleep better + lead softer

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Let’s grow with love,

Gabs! 🌱

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✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

What if money wasn’t the answer?

What if your six-figure goal didn’t actually bring the peace you thought it would?

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about the painful truth I had to learn the hard way: money doesn’t equal happiness. I share how I hit six figures and still felt the most lost, overwhelmed, and suicidal I’ve ever been—and how that experience forced me to redefine what success actually means to me.

We’ll explore:

•Why money is neutral (and why you might be demonizing it)

•The connection between trauma, hustle culture, and feeling “never enough”

•How CPTSD messes with your ability to feel safe, worthy, and fulfilled

•Why you need to define happiness on your terms

•The power of nervous system regulation, support systems, and self-trust

This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing a version of success that doesn’t fit—and start honoring what actually feels good in your body, your business, and your life.

🎧 Listen in and DM me your favorite takeaway.

And if you loved it—please rate & review on Apple Podcasts for a chance to win a free 60-min coaching call with me!

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💌 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, tag me on Instagram @gabbyroberts.coach so I can personally thank you for listening and hear your thoughts. Now accepting special request topics, Q&A's I'll answer live, and interviews with other leaders who are healing while balancing life, love, parenthood and business. 

✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

Ever feel like you’re the one getting in your own way?

You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what self-sabotage really looks like (hint: it’s not laziness), where it comes from, and how to break the cycle for good.

We’ll talk about:

•How self-sabotage shows up when you’re growing or healing

•The role of your inner child and nervous system in keeping you “safe”

•The exact tools I use to shift out of it with compassion, not shame

•What it actually feels like to move forward when fear is still in the room

This is a deep one — and it’s for you if you’re tired of shrinking every time you’re about to expand.

🎧 Listen now + don’t forget to leave a 5-star review if this resonates. Screenshot and tag me @growithgabby333 so I can thank you personally 💛

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✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

Starting a business while you’re still healing is no joke — and no one talks about the real stuff that comes up. In this episode, I’m getting raw about what it actually looked like to start coaching when I was still battling imposter syndrome, unlearning survival mode, and regulating my nervous system for the first time.

This one’s for the ones who feel like they’re “too messy” or “not ready enough” to lead others. I promise, your healing doesn’t disqualify you — it deepens your impact.

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💌 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, tag me on Instagram @gabbyroberts.coach so I can personally thank you for listening and hear your thoughts. Now accepting special request topics, Q&A's I'll answer live, and interviews with other leaders who are healing while balancing life, love, parenthood and business. 

✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about the job that broke me — mentally, physically, and emotionally. From panic attacks and health issues to being treated like I was disposable, I finally hit my breaking point. But what I didn’t know then was that it would be the exact moment that led me to build the healing business I have now.

This is for anyone stuck in something that’s draining the life out of them… and wondering if there’s more out there for them. There is — and this is how I found it.

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💌 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, tag me on Instagram @gabbyroberts.coach so I can personally thank you for listening and hear your thoughts. Now accepting special request topics, Q&A's I'll answer live, and interviews with other leaders who are healing while balancing life, love, parenthood and business. 

✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it. 

In this very first episode, I’m taking you all the way back to where it started — the breakdown that led to my breakthrough. I open up about my past, the trauma I had to face, and what pushed me to build a business rooted in healing, truth, and freedom. This is for the ones who’ve been through the fire and are ready to rise.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure of your path — this one’s for you.

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💌 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, tag me on Instagram @gabbyroberts.coach so I can personally thank you for listening and hear your thoughts. Now accepting special request topics, Q&A's I'll answer live, and interviews with other leaders who are healing while balancing life, love, parenthood and business. 

✨ Be Fierce. Be free. Find what works for YOU even if it’s messy. You're worth it.