When You’re Triggered: How to Recognize and Calm Your Inner Alarm System

Ever snapped at someone you love or shut down completely, only to wonder later, “Why did I react like that?”In this episode, Kyira unpacks what it really means to be triggered, why these intense reactions happen, and how you can learn to recognize and respond to them with more compassion.Using insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Kyira guides you through five common signs you’re triggered and offers practical steps to help you pause, reconnect with your body, and soothe the protective parts of you that are working so hard to keep you safe—even when you don’t feel in danger.In this episode, you’ll learn:What a “trigger” actually is and why it feels so overwhelmingHow your protective parts shape your reactions5 common signs you’re in a triggered stateSimple strategies to ground yourself in the momentHow to start healing shame and building self-trust through radical acceptanceReflection prompts:✨ What situations or interactions tend to trigger you?✨ Which parts of you jump in to protect you—and what are they afraid of?✨ What might change if you responded to those parts with curiosity and compassion?Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, “⁠5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day⁠” to start practicing daily shifts that build self-trust and connection.⁠Book a free 25-minute discovery call⁠ to explore different program options and find the support that’s right for you.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and leave a review to share your thoughts.⁠YouTube⁠⁠Website⁠