Many folks get a crack hit from negativity - even their own triggers.
The first thing about a trigger is, you only feel it if you believe something to be true. And that is your problem and your problem alone. Read my recent Substack post about anxiety and depression, in the vein of lying to yourself:
https://healingelaine.substack.com/p/where-depression-and-anxiety-really
The next thing about a trigger is, many are addicted - they need the "hit" of a negative emotion to feel alive. They don't know any other way.
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I learned a lot from the first episode which was shot in February 2021 - there are plenty of production and audio issues, etc...however nothing is more important than content! I will get better at this process and I am also looking for show sponsors. I have dozens of guests (my former patients and clients) lined up for future episodes, and I am covering topics and concepts no one else is touching.
Things are coming along.