Why It’s So Hard to Communicate When You’re Triggered [Ep 21]

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Ever found yourself freezing mid-conversation, overreacting to a small comment, or walking away from a talk thinking, “That didn’t come out how I meant it to”?

You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why communication feels impossible when you’re triggered—and how your attachment style, nervous system, and past experiences all play a role.

If you’re tired of miscommunication, emotional spirals, or feeling misunderstood, this episode will help you connect the dots—and start healing your communication patterns from the inside out.

What We Cover:

Why “just use your words” doesn’t work when you’re dysregulated


How anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles show up in communication


The nervous system’s role in fight/flight/freeze responses mid-conversation


Why small things feel huge when you’re triggered


The real reason you shut down, fawn, or over-explain


How to expand your window of tolerance so you can stay present


Why learning to communicate is a healing process—not just a skill

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Say what you mean (without spiraling after)


Stay grounded when conversations get tense


Understand and shift your attachment-driven patterns


Build secure communication, even when it feels vulnerable

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Healing Childhood Trauma

Welcome to Healing Childhood Trauma for Millennial Women where healing meets growth. The podcast where we deep dive into healing from the past, overcoming high functioning anxiety and attachment to have better relationships with ourselves and others. 
I'm Lizandra Leigertwood, a psychotherapist and relationship therapist who specialises in childhood trauma in adults helping you to transform the relationship you have with yourself and others. 

I share the in and outs of being able to let go people pleasing, high functioning anxiety and having better relationships in a way that is practical and relatable.

Get ready to learn more about yourself and change unhelpful patterns into growth. 

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