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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 12 MIN

How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding (Even When You’re Triggered)

from The Happya Life with Clare Deacon · host Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach & Author of Blooming Happya

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me.Do you find yourself snapping, shutting down, or spiralling and then wondering, why did I react like that?You’re not overreacting. You’re overtriggered.And your nervous system is doing exactly what it was trained to do, protect you.In this powerful episode of The Happya Life, Clare Deacon unpacks how trauma, high-functioning anxiety, and survival mode create emotional reactivity that feels impossible to control. You’ll learn how to create space between trigger and response, and gently rewire the way your body and brain handle stress.✨ In this episode:Why reactions happen before you even realise you’re triggeredThe science behind emotional hijacking and the trauma responseHow to spot the story your nervous system is telling youThree trauma-informed tools to create a pause and respond calmlyWhy emotional regulation isn’t about suppressing feelings, it’s about safetyYou’ll also hear real-life insights from Clare’s journey and her work with women who felt like they were “too much” and discover how to shift from shame to self-trust.📩 Ready to stop reacting from pain and start responding from presence? Clare invites you to reach out via Instagram or the website. Whether it’s coaching, tools, or just a reminder that you’re not alone, this is your space to begin again. You don’t have to get it perfect. You just have to get present. Let’s Stay Connected: Your Journey Deserves SupportEmail Clare Directly: [email protected] by LemonMusicStudio

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me. Do you find yourself snapping, shutting down, or spiralling and then wondering, why did I react like that? You’re not overreacting. You’re overtriggered. And your nervous system is doing exactly what it was trained to do, protect you. In this powerful episode of The Happya Life, Clare Deacon unpacks how trauma, high-functioning anxiety, and survival mode create emotional reactivity that feels impossible to control. You’ll learn...

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🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me.Do you find yourself snapping, shutting down, or spiralling and then wondering, why did I react like that?You’re not overreacting. You’re overtriggered.And your nervous system is...

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