Allison K. Dagney
Allison K. Dagney
EP 194: Holiday Trigger Season: Why You Feel Pulled Back Into the Past & How to Ground In the Present
EP 194: Holiday Trigger Season: Why You Feel Pulled Back Into the Past & How to Ground In the Present
EP 194: Holiday Trigger Season: Why You Feel Pulled Back Into the Past & How to Ground In the Present
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Explore why holidays trigger past traumas and learn how to stay grounded with practical tools and insights from Allison K. Dagney.
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Episode Overview
- Understand why holidays trigger past emotional wounds.
- Learn about the 'Holiday Regression Effect' on your nervous system.
- Identify how abusers manipulate during festive seasons.
- Discover a three-step protocol to ground yourself in the present.
- Recognise the difference between true desires and trauma responses.
"Your body has a better memory than your ex."
What is it about the holiday season that brings old wounds rushing back to the surface? This episode of The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast dives into the complexities of holiday triggers and how they can make you feel like you're living in the past. Hosted by Allison K. Dagney, a survivor of emotional abuse and a Certified Rapid Reprogramming™ Coach, the episode offers a compassionate exploration of why December can feel like an emotional ambush.
Allison breaks down the 'Holiday Regression Effect,' explaining how your nervous system holds onto past traumas, causing old patterns and feelings to resurface. You'll learn about the sneaky ways abusers might use this time of year to manipulate you, from love bombing with gifts to guilt-tripping you into spending time with them. But fear not, as Allison shares a simple three-step protocol to help ground yourself in the present and make empowered choices from a place of healing.
Whether you're feeling lonely, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or just plain nostalgic, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools to help you stay anchored in your power. So, if you're tired of December feeling like an emotional rollercoaster, this episode might just be your ticket to a more peaceful holiday season. Are you ready to reclaim your holidays and make choices that align with your healed self?