Episode 90: Mastering Triggers: Tools for Navigating Parental Stress

The Peaceful Home

May 10 2024 • 25 mins

💫Grab Your Free Practice to Clear Out Mom Rage💫

Welcome back to the Peaceful Home Podcast with Pam. In today's episode, Pam dives into the topic of triggers: what they are, why they happen, and how to handle them.


Understanding Triggers:

  • Definition: Pam explains that triggers are our nervous system's reaction to events based on associated thoughts and emotions.
  • Thoughts and Emotions: She highlights the importance of recognizing automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and their role in triggering emotional responses.


Navigating Triggers:

  • Brain Function: Pam discusses how triggers activate the survival-focused limbic system, limiting access to rational thought.
  • Regulating the Nervous System: Pam shares simple breathwork techniques and methods for stimulating the vagus nerve to promote relaxation.


Empowering Change:

  • Rewiring Responses: Pam encourages engaging in practices that retrain the nervous system's response to stress for improved resilience.
  • Seeking Support: Listeners are invited to explore further resources and join the Align Mom Society for comprehensive guidance.


Conclusion:

Join Pam in the next episode as she continues to explore essential topics for creating harmony within the family. Take care until next time!


💫Grab Your Free Practice to Clear Out Mom Rage💫

Let’s Connect on Instagram: @parentingtherapistpam

FEEDBACK:

If you’re like “I love the Peaceful Home Podcast.” Please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

WORK WITH PAM 1:1

Did you know that Pam has been a therapist & coach working with women and families for 20+ years?

If you are looking for dialed-in coaching, to shift your relationships at home and beyond, and actually achieve your goals this year, book a consult to see how Pam can help you!

The best thing you can do for yourself and your kids is effectively regulate your nervous system. And a great place to start >> to wire the brain for gratitude. Research tells us that gratitude increases happiness and a peaceful mindset. Make the shift and watch how things in your life start to change. Sign up today! www.pamgodbois.com/gratitude