S1 Ep: August Bonus M: KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS

Episode Synopsis — Know Your Triggers In this episode of The Pretty Peculiar People Puzzle Podcast, Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard sits down with Qiana The Goddess for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it really means to know your triggers. What starts with humor, technical difficulties, and natural back-and-forth quickly turns into a powerful discussion about emotional reactions, nervous system responses, old wounds, and the moments that make people feel like they are suddenly no longer in control. Together, Pudgee and Qiana break down how triggers can come from words, tone, smells, crowds, silence, criticism, feeling ignored, being put on the spot, or even memories attached to childhood and past relationships. They explain that being triggered is not always a character flaw — sometimes it is biology, memory, and the body reacting before the mind has time to catch up. The episode explores the difference between everyday stress and a true trigger, while also looking at sensory triggers, relational triggers, situational triggers, and trigger words that carry emotional weight. Qiana shares personal reflections about crowds, boundaries, motherhood, and learning how to manage reactions, while Pudgee brings humor, real-life examples, and sharp insight into how people can begin mapping their triggers instead of being controlled by them. “Know Your Triggers” is an educational, honest, and relatable conversation about self-awareness, emotional regulation, healing, and protecting your peace. The message is clear: you may not be able to stop every trigger from showing up, but once you understand what sets you off, you can start taking your power back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.