Healing Trauma (Part 3): Getting Triggered (Why Can’t We Just Leave the Past in the Past?)Healing Trauma (Part 3): Getting Triggered (Why Can’t We Just Leave the Past in the Past?)
The Soul's Work Podcast
Janice Ho explores why past traumas trigger us in the present and offers strategies for healing.
42:24•4 May 2021
Healing Trauma: Janice Ho on Understanding Triggers
“We can learn certain practices and tools so that we're able to navigate some of those activating situations in a way that's really supportive for us, in a way that doesn't end up just reinforcing patterns of trauma over and over again.”
Why do past traumas continue to affect us in the present? In this thought-provoking episode of The Soul's Work Podcast, Janice Ho tackles the intricate issue of getting triggered by past traumas. She delves into how these triggers activate our fight-flight-freeze response, making it tough to stay composed and objective. Janice breaks down the differences between explicit and implicit memories, shedding light on how both can influence our reactions today.
She also provides practical tips on distinguishing between real threats, valid concerns with past wounds, and situations where safety is present but hard to feel. This episode is part of an ongoing series on healing trauma, and Janice shares her personal journey and strategies for breaking free from old patterns. Tune in for a candid discussion that offers both empathy and actionable advice for anyone looking to heal from their past.
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