In this lesson, Triggered, we return to the forge and step back into the deeper rooms of memory—where moments leave marks long after they pass.

Being triggered isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s subtle. A smell. A touch. A sound. A memory you didn’t invite. In this episode, I explore how trauma attaches itself to the body and how one moment can shape the way we interact with the world for years afterward.

We walk through the fourth floor—the place of suffering—and confront how certain experiences redefine safety, trust, and connection. I share how being triggered affected my relationships, my sense of touch, and my ability to feel at ease around others, and how I’ve learned to isolate those moments rather than let them define my entire life.

This isn’t a clinical conversation. I’m not a doctor. This is simply my process—how I organized the chaos, separated the trauma from the present, and learned how to function without letting the past control me.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a reaction you couldn’t explain, if something small pulls you back into something painful, or if you’re trying to understand why certain moments still have power over you—this lesson is for you.

If you haven’t already, you may also find value in the episode “Coping,” which many listeners have connected with deeply.

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