51. The Truth About Triggers

👉🏼 Purchase Lab 5: Regulated 👈🏼In this episode, we’re rethinking one of the most overused - and misunderstood - words in the healing space: triggered. Because what if your child’s behavior, your partner’s tone, or the chaos of your day isn’t what’s causing your reaction… but simply revealing what’s happening inside of you?Using a powerful (and surprisingly clarifying) analogy, we break down the difference between the trigger and the mechanics - and why focusing only on what’s happening outside of you will keep you stuck in the same reactive patterns.You’ll learn:Why triggers aren’t the cause of your reactions (and what actually is)What’s happening in your nervous system when you “flip your lid”How chronic stress creates a “hair-trigger” responseSigns you’re being triggered in real timeThe connection between triggers and your inner childHow to shift from blame → responsibility (without shame)Practical ways to create a “trigger lock” and respond with intentionThis episode will help you stop feeling like you're at the mercy of your reactions - and start building the awareness, regulation, and capacity to respond differently.Because the goal isn’t to eliminate triggers...It’s to change what happens next.♥ Your Parent Coach, BrittneyJoin The Parenting Lab ⁠Facebook Group⁠!For free resources, online courses, or to join the mailing list, please visit ⁠theparentinglab.org⁠Follow on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube  ⁠@TheParentingLabPodcast⁠Email Brittney: [email protected]