2.0 HOW TO MANAGE STRESS IN CONFLICT: WAYS TO STOP OVERREACTING AND REGAIN CONTROL

Your hands are sweating. Your heart is racing. Your throat tightens as you try to hold back tears. Not exactly what being “in control” looks like—especially in the middle of a difficult conversation. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And here’s the truth: what you’re experiencing is completely normal. Uncomfortable? Yes. Embarrassing? Maybe. But normal. You are in a stress response—and when your body sounds the alarm, it becomes nearly impossible to think clearly, stay present, or communicate effectively. Yet, in these moments, the stakes are often high. The more you try to push through, the more out of control you can feel. In this episode, we explore: What actually happens in your brain and body when you become triggered How stress responses begin—and what causes them Why your body reacts the way it does And most importantly, how you canregain control If you’ve ever felt hijacked by a stress response during a hard conversation, this episode is for you.