Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
10-16-2025 Emotionally Triggered Behaviors
10-16-2025 Emotionally Triggered Behaviors
10-16-2025 Emotionally Triggered Behaviors
Thursday 16th October 2025
Dr. Andrea Vitz explores emotionally triggered behaviours and their impact on relationships, offering insights for emotional sobriety.
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- Emotionally triggered behaviours mimic intoxication effects.
- Recognising ETBs is crucial for emotional maturity.
- Secondary addictions often accompany emotional intoxication.
- ETBs can damage trust and relationships.
- Understanding ETBs helps break emotional addiction cycles.
"When you're drunk on emotion, what you do is the same as if you would do when you're drunk on anything."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the fascinating concept of 'emotionally triggered behaviours' (ETBs). Imagine being emotionally intoxicated—acting out, making poor decisions, and hurting relationships—just like someone who's had one too many drinks. It's a relatable scenario, isn't it? Dr. Vitz breaks down how these behaviours are not just reactions but also mechanisms that perpetuate our emotional addictions.
From defensiveness and jealousy to childish tantrums and dishonesty, these ETBs can wreak havoc in our lives. Dr. Vitz offers insights into recognising these behaviours and understanding their impact on trust and confidence, both in ourselves and in how others perceive us. With a mix of humour and wisdom, she paints a vivid picture of how these emotional 'drunken' states can lead us to act out of character.
The discussion also touches on secondary addictions—those sneaky habits we turn to for escape, like binge-watching or scrolling through social media for hours. Dr. Vitz shares personal anecdotes, reminding us that even she has been there, making the conversation all the more authentic. So, are you ready to confront your emotional 'Hulk' moments? Discover how acknowledging these behaviours can lead to a more mature and controlled version of yourself.