UNDERSTANDING WHAT SETS YOU OFF: HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS

You're going about your day, and suddenly something shifts. Your chest tightens, your thoughts spiral, and you're in fight-or-flight mode over something that seems minor to everyone else. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we break down exactly what emotional triggers are, why they happen, and most importantly how to identify yours so you can stop being caught off guard.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

- The difference between triggers, stressors, and normal emotional responses

- Why triggers feel so disproportionate to the present moment

- The neuroscience behind why your body reacts before your brain catches up

- How to identify your specific trigger patterns (sensory, situational, relational)

- The role of temporal confusion—when past trauma invades your present

- Practical strategies for working WITH your triggers instead of avoiding them

- Why understanding your triggers is the first step toward emotional freedom

This isn't about eliminating triggers or "getting over" your past. It's about building a framework that helps you recognize what's happening in your body and mind so you can respond instead of react.

If you've ever felt blindsided by your own emotional responses, this episode will help you make sense of what's really going on beneath the surface.

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A Lot To Grow Through is a podcast about real healing, real conversations, and no filter. Hosted by Artis Desjardins, this is a space for thoughtful conversations on healing, growth, and the art of becoming. Here, you'll understand you have to grow through it, not just go through it.