We often think trauma only comes from what was done to us but what about what wasn’t?

In this episode, we explore the silent pain of Childhood Emotional Neglect — the kind that leaves no bruises but shapes how we love, trust, and see ourselves. Many grew up in homes where their needs were met, yet their emotions were unseen, dismissed, or unheard. Those invisible wounds can echo through adulthood as emptiness, self-doubt, or feeling “not enough.”

Join me as we uncover how emotional neglect shows up in our relationships, our faith, and the way we connect to others and how healing begins when we finally see the parts of ourselves that were overlooked.

This is a journey toward wholeness, grace, and self-recognition.

Because even the wounds we can’t see deserve to heal.

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In a world where we’re more connected than ever, why do so many still feel alone? In this episode, we explore how social media—once meant to bring us closer—has quietly reshaped our sense of belonging, identity, and emotional connection. From endless scrolling to curated perfection, we unpack the hidden ways digital spaces deepen loneliness even in the midst of constant interaction.

Join me as we dive into the psychology behind “online connection,” the silent struggles it creates, and how we can reclaim real human closeness in a virtual age.

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When you're grieving, it can feel like you're lost in a storm with no map. How do you carry this pain? Is there a way to heal without "moving on" from your loved one?

In this deeply compassionate episode of The Triage Table, host Caleb Ngeno - an ER nurse and Christian mentor - offers practical, actionable steps to help you navigate the wilderness of grief. Drawing from both his medical experience and spiritual wisdom, Caleb provides:

• A clear understanding of grief's different forms (including disenfranchised and ambiguous loss)
• Gentle, phase-by-step guidance for the immediate aftermath and long-term journey
• Powerful rituals to honor your loved one while caring for your broken heart
• How to rebuild a life where loss becomes part of your story, not the end of it

If you're feeling overwhelmed by loss - whether recent or from years ago - this episode offers both comfort and concrete strategies to help you carry the weight and find your way forward.

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Do you often find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Are you constantly managing other people's feelings while ignoring your own? In this deeply personal episode of The Triage Table, host Caleb Ngeno - an ER nurse and Christian mentor - pulls back the curtain on people-pleasing and reveals what's really driving this exhausting pattern.

Many of us wear "nice" as armor, not realizing we're actually protecting ourselves from deeper fears of rejection, conflict, and not being enough. Caleb offers compassionate insight into the hidden anxiety behind constant accommodation and provides practical steps to help you:

• Understand why you can't stop being "so nice"
• Recognize the false rewards that keep you trapped in people-pleasing
• Begin the journey toward authentic connection and self-respect

If you're tired of performing, exhausted from constantly managing others' emotions, and ready to discover what it means to be kind to yourself first, this conversation is for you.

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Struggling with relationship patterns you can't seem to break? In this powerful episode of The Triage Table, host Caleb Ngeno brings his unique perspective as an ER nurse and Christian mentor to one of psychology's most transformative topics: attachment styles.

Many of us carry invisible blueprints from childhood that dictate how we love and connect as adults. Whether you constantly worry about abandonment, instinctively pull away when relationships get too close, or feel stuck in a push-pull dynamic, this episode offers hope and practical steps toward healing.

Caleb will guide you through:

• Understanding your attachment style's origins
• How to recognize your relational patterns
• Practical steps to move toward "earned secure" attachment
• The faith connection to finding true relational security

Using his signature ABC framework (Anchor, Balance, Care), Caleb provides actionable strategies to help you rewrite your relationship blueprint and build healthier connections.

If you're ready to understand why you love the way you do and how to create more secure, fulfilling relationships, this episode is your starting point.

Listen now to begin your journey from insecure patterns to secure connections.

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What if the panic, the anger, the feeling of being disconnected… isn't a sign that you're broken, but a sign that you survived?

What if your brain, in its incredible wisdom to protect you, simply learned the wrong way to keep you safe?

I'm Caleb Ngeno, an ER nurse and your host at The Triage Table.

In our next episode, we're tackling one of the most important conversations we can have: The Psychology of How Trauma Rewires the Brain… and How Healing Can Rewire It Back.

We'll break down the science in a way that makes sense, and I'll give you a practical, actionable framework—your own triage plan—to help you find a path toward peace.

This is about understanding your pain, so you can finally begin to heal from it.

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In this episode, we dive into the silent epidemic of our digital age — Comparison Infection Syndrome. It’s that creeping sense of inadequacy that comes from scrolling through curated feeds and highlight reels, making us feel like our real lives don’t measure up. We diagnose how social media fuels self-doubt, explore the psychology behind comparison, and uncover why chasing perfection online can quietly rob us of gratitude, joy, and purpose.

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering why everyone else seems to be winning while you’re still figuring things out, this conversation will help you see beyond the filters and reclaim your sense of worth and authenticity.

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Feeling like you're never enough? You're not alone. In this powerful episode ,we tackle the modern epidemic of validation-seeking. We break down how the chase for external approval starts, why it leaves us empty, and how it can lead to extreme life choices. Then, we pivot to the ultimate healing truth: your validation is not something to earn, but something to receive

After 100+ surgeries chasing a cartoon ideal, Pixee Fox discovered a painful truth: external validation is a bottomless pit. Using her story as a powerful case study, this episode of The Triage Table with Caleb Ngeno explores why we tie our peace to other people's opinions and how to break free

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Have you ever overreacted to a small comment and wondered, "Where did that come from?" Those intense reactions are emotional triggers and they're usually signs of a past wound. In this episode, we break down why your brain sounds the alarm so quickly and how to use the "ABCs of Triage" to respond with wisdom instead of reacting in regret. Learn to identify your triggers, understand their roots, and reclaim your peace.

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Forgiveness feels like nonsense for a reason. On this episode, we explore the psychology behind our resistance to letting go, and challenge the misconception that it's about condoning hurtful behavior. Instead, we frame it through a radical new lens: as a profound act of self-liberation and the strategic decision to transfer the burden of justice, freeing yourself from the prison of resentment.

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