Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
Triggers, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Avoidance Makes Everything Worse.
Triggers, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Avoidance Makes Everything Worse.
Triggers, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Avoidance Makes Everything Worse.
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Vicky Midwood discusses triggers, trauma, and avoidance behaviours in addiction recovery. Learn how embracing emotions can lead to growth.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Avoidance disconnects you from your body and emotions.
- Emotions are simply energy in motion; they're not to be feared.
- Triggers can be opportunities for personal growth.
- Understanding your nervous system can improve resilience.
- Practical advice on facing triggers head-on.
"Avoidance doesn’t protect you - it disconnects you."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of RAW CHATTER, Vicky Midwood takes listeners on a journey through the intricate web of triggers, trauma, and the nervous system. She challenges the conventional wisdom that avoidance is a protective mechanism, instead arguing that it disconnects us from our emotions and bodies. Vicky, a seasoned health coach, shares her insights on how understanding our emotional responses can lead to a healthier lifestyle.
With anecdotes from her personal life, including conversations with her daughter, she paints a vivid picture of how societal conditioning has led many to shy away from their feelings. The episode is a call to action for listeners to embrace their emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, as they are simply energy in motion. Vicky's candid discussion includes the pitfalls of nightly drinking and emotional eating as avoidance tactics, and she offers practical advice on how to face these triggers head-on.
Through light-hearted humour and straightforward talk, Vicky empowers her audience to see triggers as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. So grab a cuppa and get ready for some raw chatter that might just change your perspective on how you handle life's challenges.