Understanding Triggers

People love talking about mental health until medication becomes part of the conversation. Suddenly, antidepressants and any psychiatric medication are treated as something scary, shameful, or life-changing in the worst way possible. A recap about the last couple of months led me ...  Show more

We are taught that success comes from persistence, pushing through discomfort, overcoming barriers, and refusing to quit when things get hard. That mindset builds careers, skills and ambitions. But what happens when we apply the same logic to friendships & relationships? 

One of the first parts of the inner healing journey is the ability to recognize triggers. In this episode I talk about how to identify and what to do when you experience a trigger. You might get triggered. 

This week we look down the barrel of those pesky occurrences that remind us of traumas and explore how to manage our own and others’!Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV!Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms.Keep up with my re ...  Show more

The word “triggered” is used to describe a strong emotional response to an upsetting event that reminds one of past traumas. The term has become popular for its colloquial use of feeling offended or hurt. Learning to handle negative or stressful situations is key to living a life ...  Show more

In the first episode of The Trauma Tapes Series with Dr. MC McDonald and Elizabeth Meadows, a letter writer asks how to deal with triggers in an intimate relationship. Both MC and Elizabeth unpack triggers - what they are, how they work, and how to work around them. Learn more ab ...  Show more