Your Triggers Might be WRONG! Rethinking what your triggers REALLY mean.

Jun 12, 2024

Melanie Studley discusses redefining triggers, sharing personal insights and analogies. She delves into a client case study and a transformative moment to challenge listeners to rethink triggers for healthier relationships.

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INSIGHT

Overused Triggers

The word "trigger" is overused and often misapplied.
True triggers stem from legitimate trauma, not everyday disagreements.

ANECDOTE

Melanie's Car Accident

Melanie Studley shares her personal experience with a severe car accident as a child.
This accident created a legitimate trigger for her, related to erratic driving.

ANECDOTE

Misplaced Blame

Melanie discusses a client who felt triggered by his partner's actions.
She realized he blamed his partner instead of acknowledging his own maladaptive nervous system response.

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Welcome back to Anatomy of Us! 🎙️ Today, Melanie Studley is flying solo to dive deep into a hot topic: triggers. Ever feel like you're constantly on edge, blaming others for how you react? This episode's insightful discussion is for you! 🙌

Here's what you'll learn:

Redefining Triggers: Melanie breaks down why the term "trigger" is overused and often misapplied. Discover what really constitutes a legitimate trigger.
Personal Insight: Hear Melanie's powerful story of overcoming trauma from a severe childhood car accident and what true triggers look like.
Analogy: Meet Zinga, Melanie's mini Australian Shepherd, whose past experiences cause her to misinterpret friendly intentions. This analogy will change how you see your own triggers!
Client Case Study: Learn about a client who mistakenly blames his partner for his emotional reactions. Could you be doing the same?
Transformative Moment: An inspiring story about Zinga learning to trust and how changing your perspective can lead to healthier relationships.

Join Melanie as she challenges you to rethink what your triggers really mean. Change your mindset, transform your relationships, and build a stronger, more resilient you! 💪✨

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