In this episode of Morning Lives, Melissa explores the difference between reacting and responding when emotions run high.

You'll learn why people tend to react when triggered, what's happening in the nervous system during those moments, and how past wounds often influence present reactions.

Melissa also explores two critical leadership questions:

• What do you do when someone else is reacting emotionally?
• What do you do when you are the one who's triggered?

Through perspective shifts and a practical grounding exercise, this episode offers a framework for navigating emotionally charged situations with more awareness, compassion, and leadership.

Podcast Key Takeaways

• Why most people react instead of respond when emotions are triggered • How past wounds influence present reactions • What leaders should do when someone else is emotionally reactive • What to do when you feel triggered yourself • A simple breathing practice to regulate before responding

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