How to Meet Your Triggers with CompassionHow to Meet Your Triggers with Compassion
Ronni and Jennie: Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, Silence and Shame
Ronni and Jennie discuss how to meet your triggers with compassion, sharing personal stories and practical tips for healing from trauma.
27:29•11 May 2024
Meeting Your Triggers with Compassion: Ronni and Jennie's Journey
Episode Overview
- Recognise and understand your triggers.
- Practice self-compassion instead of self-criticism.
- Use deep breathing to calm anxious feelings.
- Incorporate humour to lighten tense moments.
- Focus on self-awareness and gentle self-talk.
“I realise I'm just too hard on myself and I need to lighten up.”
Ronni and Jennie are back with another heart-to-heart episode, tackling the tricky subject of triggers. Growing up in a household filled with addiction, abuse, and mental illness, these sisters weren't exactly set up to be friends. But through years of healing and support, they've turned their pain into a mission to help others. In this episode, they dive into the things that still trigger them and how they meet these challenges with compassion instead of self-criticism.
Ronni shares a relatable story about her struggle with perfectionism and how she used to berate herself for being too hard on herself—a classic catch-22! Meanwhile, Jennie opens up about her intense reactions to road rage and witnessing cruelty, linking these feelings back to childhood trauma. They both highlight the importance of self-awareness and gentle self-talk as key strategies for dealing with triggers. The sisters also discuss practical techniques like deep breathing and using humour to defuse tense moments.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with their own triggers or looking to support loved ones through theirs. You'll find a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights that make the topic both engaging and deeply relatable. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation—your path to healing might just start here.

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