Have you ever found yourself reacting in ways you don’t fully understand, like shutting down emotionally, avoiding difficult conversations, or feeling the need to constantly stay “on guard”? These responses often stem from past experiences that leave an impact we may not even realize. In this episode, I dive deep into the coping mechanisms we develop after trauma, and how these patterns are not just reactions—they’re survival tools that shaped how we view the world. These responses, like avoidance, hyper-independence, or people-pleasing, were once protective but can hold us back if they become automatic.   Phenyx Fit Kate Hastings Podcast  Mental Health Coach