Why do we sometimes panic when things finally get better? Why can rest, safety, or even joy register as unpredictable or unsafe?

In this episode, I walk you through what happens when a trauma-trained brain reacts to peace like it’s danger—and how your mind can gently redirect that response. You’ll learn what joy-triggered anxiety actually reflects, why the brain loops it so quickly, and how to retrain the pattern in a way that doesn’t rely on guilt or pressure.

If you're tired of waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under you, this video is for you.

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Inside the book and course, I walk you through:

• How to interrupt trauma-trained reactions using the 5-step Neurocycle

• Tools for building joy tolerance gradually and intentionally

• Why your brain loops protective responses—and how your mind can step in

• Real language to redirect thought patterns in the moment

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