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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 54 MIN

Haunted by the Past? How Old Experiences Shape Our Reactions (and How to Heal)

from Chris and Jen in the Morning: Self-Care Conversations on Personal Growth, Happiness, and How Our Brains Work · host ChrisandJenITM

Do you ever find yourself reacting strongly to a situation and not quite understanding why? In this episode, Chris and Jen explore how unresolved experiences from our past can quietly influence our reactions in the present. Through personal stories, neuroscience-informed insights about emotional memory and triggers, and compassionate reflection, they discuss how to recognize these “ghosts,” process old emotions, and stop being haunted by experiences that no longer serve us. Email - [email protected]   Voicemail and Text available at 940-278-8129Facebook - Chris and Jen in the MorningInstagram - Chris and Jen ITMYoutube - Chris and Jen ITMMerch - https://chris-and-jen-itm.printify.me/Chapters00:00 Gratitude and Personal Reflections06:39 Local Art and Community Engagement07:34 Pet Costumes and Halloween Vibes10:15 Ghosts from the Past: Unresolved Trauma18:22 Personal Ghosts: Regrets and Reflections28:17 Understanding Emotional Triggers38:09 Managing Ghosts: Self-Compassion and Growth54:01 OutroSupport the show

Do you ever find yourself reacting strongly to a situation and not quite understanding why? In this episode, Chris and Jen explore how unresolved experiences from our past can quietly influence our reactions in the present. Through personal stories, neuroscience-informed insights about emotional memory and triggers, and compassionate reflection, they discuss how to recognize these “ghosts,” process old emotions, and stop being haunted by experiences that no longer serve us. Email - ch...

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