Why Am I So Triggered? How To Work With Triggers Instead Of Fighting Them

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Why do we get triggered—and what if a trigger isn't something we need to immediately fix, suppress, or get rid of?

In this episode of The Spiritual Shitshow, Julie Nguyen explores triggers through the lens of energy, nervous-system awareness, somatic healing, and self-discovery.

A trigger carries information. And sometimes one of the most powerful things we can do is simply name what's happening: I'm feeling triggered.

That moment of recognition can create space between the emotional charge and our response. Instead of immediately reacting, suppressing, or judging what we're feeling, we can become curious: What is this bringing up in me? What is underneath this reaction? What does my body need? What is this experience trying to show me?

Julie shares a grounded practice for recognizing triggers, working with emotional activation, listening to the body, and moving from reactivity toward greater awareness and choice.

This conversation explores emotional triggers, nervous-system regulation, somatic healing, embodiment, self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practices, energy work, and learning how to respond rather than react.

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