Why Being Triggered Is a Cry for Help

We all know the feeling of being “triggered.” One comment, one look, or one refusal to listen can set something off inside us. Suddenly we’re reacting, and it feels as if we’ve lost control.

Most people see triggers as a weakness. But what if they’re actually signals? What if they’re your inner compass trying to get your attention?

Triggers as signals

This week on Unbox The Podcast, I explore why triggers appear and what they really mean. Instead of treating them as flaws, we look at how they can point to where something in you is out of balance.

When the story isn’t yours

It may be that your emotions are replaying an old story, your mind is holding on to a fixed belief, or your body is carrying the memory of something unresolved. Sometimes, the trigger doesn’t even belong to you at all — it’s life showing you where to step back.

The spiral of awareness

The heart of the episode is this: triggers are invitations. They ask you to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. They are part of the ongoing spiral of awareness — a journey where each return brings you to the same lesson, but at a deeper or higher level of understanding.

A simple practice

I also share a simple practice you can use anytime you feel reactive. It will help you reset in the moment and guide you back to clarity.

Listen to the episode

If you’ve ever wondered why you react so strongly, or how to move beyond spiralling emotions into self-mastery, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to Episode 41: Why You’re Triggered: Signals You Can’t Ignore

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