90. Tips for Triggers (Holiday Edition!)

Dec 11, 2024

The holiday season can bring a whirlwind of triggers, especially related to food, family, and finances. The hosts share personal stories, offering insights on navigating emotional challenges with self-compassion and awareness. They emphasize the importance of preparing for festive gatherings, addressing the pressures of gift-giving, and promoting emotional connections over materialism. Listeners learn how to reframe their holiday experiences through trust and intentionality, ensuring that joy prevails amidst the chaos.

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ADVICE

Prepare for Triggers

Acknowledge that holiday environments might trigger you.
Prepare in advance how you will treat yourself when triggered, rather than getting caught in a trigger loop.

ANECDOTE

Sam's Food Trigger

Sam's past binge eating disorder made holiday food abundance triggering due to her restrictive habits.
Giving food power led to a lack of self-trust and reliance on external control.

ADVICE

Intentional Eating

Set intentions for your relationship with food before entering triggering environments.
Create a plan, like a balanced plate, to avoid feeling overwhelmed by choices.

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