The Wellness Mama Podcast If You Spot it, You Got it: Why Triggers are Teachers (Solo Episode)
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Nov 5, 2025 Explore how our annoyances with others can reveal hidden, unhealed parts of ourselves. Delve into Carl Jung’s shadow work and understand the transformative power of triggers. Discover practical tools for turning irritation into growth, including journaling prompts and self-inquiry techniques. Learn how children often mirror our unresolved issues, offering opportunities for deeper connection. Embrace curiosity over judgment to navigate triggers, ultimately reclaiming personal agency and fostering emotional resilience.
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Triggers Reflect Inner Wounds
- Katie Wells explains that what annoys us in others often reflects unhealed parts of ourselves.
- This recognition frames triggers as mirrors rather than only external problems.
Projection And Negativity Bias Explained
- Studies show people who deny aggression perceive more aggression in others, evidencing projection.
- Human negativity bias further increases noticing negative traits outwardly.
Jung’s Shadow Illuminates Triggers
- Katie ties the idea to Carl Jung's shadow: irritations can lead to self-understanding.
- She frames other people as mirrors showing unintegrated aspects of ourselves.