452: Summer Series - Untriggered: How to Protect Your Peace in Any Situation

2025-07-30

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Becoming Untriggerable: A Journey to Emotional Freedom A trigger is defined as an external or internal event that evokes a strong emotional response, often negative, such as anger, sadness, or anxiety. Tonya Leigh shares her personal experience of being triggered during her father's celebration of life, where she felt intense anger due to a perceived boundary violation. This moment of rage was not just an isolated incident; it reflected deeper feelings and unresolved issues within her.

Becoming Untriggerable: A Journey to Emotional Freedom

A trigger is defined as an external or internal event that evokes a strong emotional response, often negative, such as anger, sadness, or anxiety. Tonya Leigh shares her personal experience of being triggered during her father's celebration of life, where she felt intense anger due to a perceived boundary violation. This moment of rage was not just an isolated incident; it reflected deeper feelings and unresolved issues within her.

Tanya encourages listeners to view triggers as invitations to look within themselves. Instead of reacting impulsively, we can take a moment to pause and reflect on why we are feeling a certain way. This self-exploration can lead to profound insights about our past experiences, beliefs, and values.

Tune in for insights on managing emotions and fostering a peaceful mindset.

Talking Points:

00:47 - Personal Trigger Experience

03:05 - Understanding Triggers

05:02 - Lessons from Triggers

07:00 - Loving Difficult People

10:46 - The Quest to Be Untriggered

14:25 - Common Reactions to Triggers

18:41 - Childhood Reactions to Triggers

23:04 - Steps to Handle Triggers

32:00 - Achieving Peace Through Triggers

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