Triggers can feel sudden and overwhelming, especially in parenting moments that seem small on the surface. But triggers are not about what’s happening right now. They are nervous system responses rooted in past experiences and emotional memory.

In this guided audio session, you’ll explore what triggers really are and why your reactions don’t mean you’re failing as a parent. When a trigger is activated, your body responds before your mind has time to catch up. This episode offers gentle awareness and nervous system support to help you understand your reactions without judgment.

By learning to meet triggers with curiosity instead of self-criticism, you create space for regulation, choice, and calmer responses over time. This session is about understanding, not fixing, and building trust with your nervous system.

This podcast is a gentle introduction to the deeper emotional and nervous system support MamaZen offers through guided audio for stress relief, anxiety support, calm parenting, and emotional regulation. Inside the MamaZen app, moms can access extended, on-demand sessions from pregnancy through adolescence.

Created by MamaZen, an app supporting maternal mental and emotional wellbeing worldwide.
www.mamazen.com

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