In From Triggers to Triumph: Cultivating Self-Regulation After Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith explores why our bodies react before our minds can catch up—and how those reactions are often rooted in past trauma and early attachment experiences. This episode breaks down what self-regulation really is, why unresolved wounds can leave us feeling emotionally hijacked, and how we can retrain our nervous system to respond with more calm, confidence, and control. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, shut down, or reactive in stressful moments, this conversation offers insight and practical tools to help you move from survival to self-mastery.