Have Our Leaders Been Hijacked by Their Wounded Inner Child?

Why do some leaders seem reactive instead of regulated?Why does the news trigger anxiety?Why does the world feel so overwhelming right now?In this episode of Becoming Untriggered, we dive deep into why so much in the world feels chaotic, corrupted, and out of control, and what that has to do with unhealed childhood wounds. We explain the concept of conditional versus unconditional love, and how lacking true emotional safety in childhood can lead to self-worth being tied to achievement, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and external validation. You’ll also walk away with practical tools to manage fear, build safety in your body and relationships, and regulate your nervous system—so you don’t carry external chaos into your home and inner world. This conversation is especially relevant if you’re struggling with anxiety, powerlessness, or just want to understand the emotional climate of our times.00:30 – Are Leaders Acting from Childhood Trauma?04:00 – Conditional vs Unconditional Love Explained09:50 – How Lack of Self-Love Impacts Empathy: Trauma Patterns12:30 – Reacting vs Responding (Emotional Regulation)16:00 – Why the News Triggers Anxiety20:15 – How to Heal Your Inner Child to Stay Regulated👉 For more support, connect with us on Instagram @becoming_untriggered_podcast– Resources: Lavinia’s Making Peace with Your Past signature holistic healing programme: https://www.laviniabrown.com/making-peace-with-your-pastAndrew’s 1-1 RESET Coaching Programme: https://www.andrewlynn.net/coachingBook a Deep Dive Relationship Recovery Session: https://calendly.com/d/ck3y-gzt-kbc/3hr-deep-dive-relationship-recovery-session– 📱 Connect with Lavinia: https://www.laviniabrown.com https://www.instagram.com/the.innerchild.healing.expert https://www.facebook.com/the.innerchild.healing.expert https://www.youtube.com/@the.innerchild.healing.expert📱 Connect with Andrew: https://www.andrewlynn.nethttps://www.tiktok.com/@modern_day_healer