342-Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships
Description
Do you ever find yourself reacting strongly in relationships and wondering, Why did I respond like that?
In this episode, explore why emotional overreactions often make sense beneath the surface, how unrecognized fears and triggers fuel intense responses, and why this isn’t a character flaw but a skill gap that can be learned and healed. Discover how noticing and naming emotions creates clarity, compassion, and healthier responses in your relationships.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00 ] Emotional overreactions feel illogical, but often make sense beneath the surface
[01:30 ] Understanding the “why” behind the reaction helps us break the embarrassment and guilt behind the cycle
[03:00 ] How hidden fears and “what if” thinking fuel emotional reactions
[05:00 ] What if emotional reactivity is not a character flaw but a skill issue?
[06:30 ] What role does fight or flight play in emotional overreaction?
[8:00 ] Emotional reactions are signals, not verdicts
[10:00 ] How learning to notice and name emotions prevents sideways emotional leakage
[12:00 ] What role do physical, hormonal or emotional factors play in reactivity?
[15:00 ] How noticing and naming emotions slows the nervous system and increases clarity
[18:00 ] How emotional awareness improves communication and trust in relationships
[21:00 ] How the Free Notice + Name Your Feelings Course Helps with Emotional Overreaction in Relationships
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Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions
Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding
Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings
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