Living Trigger-Free: Rewiring the Emotional Patterns That Hold You Back

Why do certain moments affect us more than they should?In this episode of The Story Seat, we sit down with Brian—a psychotherapist with over three decades of experience—to explore the neuroscience behind emotional triggers and why so many of our reactions feel automatic.Drawing from his work and his book Living a Trigger-Free Life, Brian explains how what we often see as flaws are actually learned emotional responses—patterns shaped over time, not fixed traits.We dive into what’s really happening in the brain when we’re triggered, why traditional coping strategies often fall short, and how updating emotional learnings can create lasting change.This conversation bridges science and self-awareness—offering a new way to understand your reactions, your patterns, and your capacity to change.