Her Shift: When Being Annoyed AF Is Actually A Trauma Response

Ever felt irrationally annoyed by someone’s behaviour? Turns out, those extreme reactions are often more than just irritation—they’re actually trauma responses. In this episode, I unpack why certain behaviours, like indecisiveness, helplessness, or public displays of emotion, trigger such strong feelings in me.

I share personal stories—from dealing with an overly dependent person in my inbox to why Princess Diana’s death unexpectedly pissed me off. We explore how past experiences shape our responses and how hyper-independence, while a strength, can sometimes be a defense mechanism.

Most importantly, I dive into how to recognize and untangle trauma responses, so we can choose ease, trust, and support—without feeling like we’re losing ourselves.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ When frustration is actually a trauma response

✔️ How hyper-independence is often a survival mechanism

✔️ Why indecisiveness, helplessness, and grief can be triggering

✔️ The paradox of loving independence and craving support

✔️ Steps to recognize and reframe extreme reactions

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