
With Love, Jenny: Turn the Stories of Your Life into Wisdom and Deep Healing
With Love, Jenny is a podcast for anyone seeking connection, hope, and healing through the power of shared stories. Each episode opens the door to heartfelt conversations about life’s joys and challenges, reminding us that we are never alone in our struggles—or our triumphs.
From uplifting and inspiring topics to raw, thought-provoking truths, this podcast creates a safe space to laugh, cry, and reflect together. You’ll hear real stories of resilience, courage, and transformation, offering wisdom that encourages growth and renewal.
With honesty and compassion, Jenny guides listeners through the lessons that come from life’s hardest moments—helping you release heaviness, embrace new perspectives, and discover grace, peace, and freedom along the way.
With Love, Jenny is more than a podcast—it’s a community built on empathy, storytelling, and the shared humanity that unites us all. Join the journey to find hope, healing, and the courage to live with an open heart.
With Love, Jenny: Turn the Stories of Your Life into Wisdom and Deep Healing
Triggers as Invitations: A Transformative Path to Healing | Ep #31
In this episode, we dive into the hidden layers of our triggers and how they’re often a reflection of our own healing journey — not the person who triggered us.
Trauma bonds are more common than we think. We tend to connect with people who share similar experiences, not only because we relate, but because we unconsciously form unspoken agreements to protect our shared wounds. At first, these bonds feel strong, but as the relationship deepens, the person we once saw as our perfect match (and still may) inevitably triggers the hidden landmine of our trauma, and chaos ensues.
My coach once told me, “When someone hurts or frustrates you, write them a thank-you note and do your work.” At the time, it stung! But her wisdom was undeniable: it’s not about the other person — it’s about what’s happening inside of you. Triggers are invitations to heal. The more we heal, the fewer triggers we experience.
Kristin and I explore the patterns of triggers and trauma, and how they can spark transformative healing when we recognize our role in the cycle. We also discuss the ways we cope with (and often hide) our trauma: avoidance, procrastination, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, overworking, substance abuse, and even health crises.
The key is awareness — once you identify your coping mechanisms, you can start making changes. Healing takes time, but it is always possible. There is no trauma too big to heal, and with that healing, you can unlock a happier, more functional version of yourself.
With Love, Jenny is a space for healing stories that nurture human connection, inspire emotional wellness, and encourage personal transformation. Each episode shares real experiences of resilience to remind you that you are never alone on your journey.
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