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Untangle & Thrive Podcast
Today, we will discuss how to change your response to difficult family members. Tis the Season for celebration, as well as, stress, heartache, and triggers. Many of us have unresolved family trauma flying around us. What we think should make us happy, makes us angry. What should be relaxing is fraught with stress. You are NOT alone. Childhood relational trauma is confusing to treat because the people creating the trauma didn't see it. Instead of waiting around for our family members to WAKE UP and get it, let's create a safe space to WAKE UP and GET IT within our own healing. Join me!
23:39•30 Nov 2021
Handling Family Triggers: Angela McKinney's Tips for a Calmer Holiday Season
“We have to build fingers that many times our parents did not have. And that is what, to me, is the landscape of untangling.”
Family gatherings can be a minefield of emotions, especially when unresolved trauma is involved. In this episode of 'Untangle & Thrive', Angela McKinney dives into how to manage those tricky family dynamics that often surface during the holidays. Ever felt like what should be a joyful occasion turns into a stress fest? You're not alone. Angela sheds light on why family interactions can be so challenging and offers practical advice to shift your responses.
Instead of waiting for family members to change, she encourages creating a safe space within yourself to foster healing. Angela introduces her 3-step system of self-care, The Untangle Method™, blending neurobiology research with a playful, creative approach to improve your life. She also shares a touching story about her mother's struggles, illustrating how early relationships shape our adult lives. Tune in for insights on how to navigate holiday stress, address unresolved trauma, and cultivate a more peaceful mindset.

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