The InnerView with Mitra & Ben

60. Happy Holidays + Episode REWIND: Overcoming Family Triggers

Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

Tis the season when we get to spend that quality time with family and almost invariably, those emotional triggers within us arise. 

In this replay episode from last year, Mitra and Benjamin, provide guidance on how to navigate them and harness them to deepen our relationship with ourselves and our family members. 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • Understand why you get triggered and why it is so hard to overcome
  • Reframe how your subconscious understand triggers see them as opportunities for growth
  • Practical steps you can take to start overcoming those triggers today, including mindfulness and somatic techniques  


If you’re someone who ….

  • Is easily triggered by one or more family members
  • Is committed to your personal growth journey, but feels stuck in this department 
  • Is looking for solutions that lead to long term healing

…then you don’t want to miss this episode. Enjoy!


Chapters: 

00:00 : Setting the Stage – Why Family Triggers Happen

00:22 : Understanding Expectations as the Root of Triggers

01:24 : Taking Responsibility for Your Reactions

03:11 : Preparing for Family Interactions 

05:57 : Practical steps - Mindsets

07:47 : Recognizing the Reactive vs. Wise Self

12:44 : Reframing Triggers as Opportunities for Growth

21:05 : Rewriting Relationship Contracts for Healing

27:02 : Calling on a Higher Power for Support

37:16 : Compassion and Self-Soothing in Difficult Moments


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Keywords : 

Overcoming limiting beliefs, Neuroplasticity, meditation, Power of affirmations, Trauma recovery, How to heal inner child wounds, PTSD, self compassion, Breaking free from trauma cycles, How to live a fulfilling life, Positive mindset tips, healing childhood trauma, psychological triggers, emotional triggers