In this heartfelt episode of Triggered and True, hosts Laura and Brian dive into the profound link between physical and emotional health, sharing personal stories from their recent first-time surgeries. They explore how physical pain can trigger emotional responses and with raw honesty, they discuss the challenges of asking for help, the freedom found in letting go of constant "doing," and the power of pre-processing emotions to transform daunting experiences—like hospital visits—into moments of joy and connection. Packed with insights on self-compassion, embracing vulnerability, and finding hope amid pain, this episode offers practical wisdom for navigating life’s inevitable challenges.

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This episode is a captivating continuation of our live Remote Control Exercise walkthroughs, featuring Laura's one-on-one sessions with two of our amazing podcast listeners, Myles and Lorilyn. Join us as Laura delivers a master class on the transformative power of The Compassion Method in action.

This episode is an exciting continuation of our previous one, where Laura and Brian introduced The Remote-Control Exercise. In this installment, two courageous podcast listeners have volunteered for a live demonstration. Tune in as Mel and Brien reveal their triggers and let Laura guide them through The Remote-Control Process.

In this episode, Brian and Laura delve into The Remote Control Exercise, exploring how it can be used to effectively apply the principles of The Compassion Method. This powerful tool will enhance your understanding of how to maximize the benefits of The Compassion Method and help you connect with your True Self. Additionally, they are looking for a volunteer to participate in this exercise on an upcoming podcast episode!

Whether you are new to The Compassion Method (TCM) or have been implementing the process for a long time, there will be moments when you feel like you are an epic failure. These are often associated with big, triggered reactions that you are not proud of. These big reactions might make you feel like the TCM process is not working or that you are doing something wrong. In this episode, Brian discusses a big “failure” that he had recently. Listen in as Laura guides him through it and helps him discover beauty in his perceived failure.

In this thought-provoking episode of The Triggered and True Podcast, we delve into the profound story and significance of the two trees in the Garden of Eden. While Christian faith is not a requirement to understand these concepts, Christianity has undeniably shaped the perspectives shared in this episode.

We explore the human tendency to label things as good or bad and question whether we are truly capable of making such judgments.

The episode examines why the knowledge of good and evil is considered the root of all emotional pain. We discuss how this knowledge robs us of rest by keeping us in a constant state of processing and judgment. We also address the paradox that the knowledge of good can be just as detrimental as the knowledge of evil.

Listeners will hear about the concept that one cannot "eat from both trees" and how the knowledge of good and evil can act as a safety mechanism. Through personal anecdotes and theological insights, we explore how recognizing and relinquishing our need to judge can set us free from shame and anxiety.

Join us as we uncover how to live truly free by embracing compassion and love, and recognizing our inherent value beyond our actions. This episode is a journey towards understanding and liberation from the draining cycle of judgment.

Many of us know the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. In this episode, we explore this concept from a fresh angle. The reality is, under pressure, you will treat others as you treat yourself. If you aren't kind to yourself, extending kindness to others becomes exhausting. Our treatment of others reflects the state of our inner world. Join us as we dive deeper and share insights that could transform your life.

Join us for a compelling discussion on healing the parent/child relationship. We'll explore where to start and why this journey can be so challenging. This episode is impactful for everyone, whether your parent is no longer with you or you're currently estranged. The parents/child relationship forms the bedrock of our lives, and its significance cannot be overstated.

In this episode we will expand your concept of “medication” and the importance of feeling our pain in the healing process. At the end we give a powerful example of how sexual addiction is a form of medication for the absence of one of the 10 Gifts. This episode truly has something for everyone. 

In this episode we address some  common misconceptions: What am I a doormat? Doesn't what they did matter? I am not triggered i'm just passionate! All of this focus on me seems selfish and more....