Have you ever felt triggered, ready to react, but wished for a guiding hand to pull you back to calm? In this episode, Cultivating Calm When Feeling Triggered, we explore how you can become that guiding hand for yourself. Packed with science-backed strategies and personal insights, this episode will empower you to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

Highlights include:

• "Isn't This Interesting" Technique: Learn how a simple 60-second pause can create space for calm and insight, turning triggering moments into opportunities for growth.
• The Power of Immediate Gratitude: Discover how practicing gratitude for even the smallest things can shift your mind into healing theta and learning gamma brainwaves, rewiring your perspective.
• Trigger Sips: A breathing technique designed to soothe your nervous system and bring clarity in moments of distress.

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