Holidays: joy, connection... and emotional landmines? In this special, Brian and Laura explore why family gatherings trigger us, rooted in oldest wounds and unmet childhood needs. From Laura's story of losing her husband to ALS and raising four kids through grief, they bust the "expectation trap" that amps up stress.

Spot the four responses: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. Triggers aren't foes, they're paths to your true self. Prep your heart with:

Self-Attunement Exercise: 5-min check-in for body, mind, emotions, and core self.
Remote Control Exercise: Process recent triggers like awkward comments.
Shift to offensive self-care: boundaries for you, not against others. Focus on inner child pics, unmet "gifts," and nature of family (connection, not chaos). Thrive, don't just survive—rediscover wonder amid the mess.

Tune in for hope, humor, and homework. Merry, heart-centered holidays! 🎄💖

In this episode of Triggered and True, host Brian Freise and emotional health consultant Laura Duncan explore trust through the Compassion Method lens. They reveal trust as an internal rebuild—rooted in childhood pain, not external fixes. Betrayal hurts, but healing comes from self-trust, compassion for triggers, and aligning decisions with your true self.

Key Insights
Trust's Roots: Unmet early needs create self-doubt; address pain first to foster safer relationships. Biblical examples like the Prodigal Son show boundaries without shame.
Decision-Making: Shift from reactive "triggered" choices to visionary ones—Brian's business breakthroughs prove it. Trust your gut, even if "wrong"; feedback helps, but ownership empowers.
Childhood to Freedom: Separate failure from worth, mistakes don’t define you. Consequences are real, but much different coming from a place of compassion vs. shame.

Perfect for betrayal survivors or decision-doubters: Gain tools for authentic leadership and emotional freedom. Trust isn't earned. it's uncovered.

In the second part of our transformative series Uncovering Shame: Reclaiming Your True Self, hosts Laura Duncan and Brian Freise deliver raw vulnerability and real results. Building on Part 1's foundational insights, Brian shares his intimate journey through the shadows of shame—those early wounds that cover up our core identity. Witness how he applied the Compassion Method to unearth pain, foster self-compassion, and step into lasting healing, boosting empathy, joy, and authentic connections.

In this episode of Triggered and True, Laura Duncan and Brian Freise explore shame, a universal barrier to emotional and spiritual health. Using Genesis 3, they trace shame’s origins to Adam and Eve’s knowledge of good and evil, which led to hiding from God and self. Shame, a "virus" in our operating system, fuels anxiety, depression, and identity confusion by tying what we do to who we are. Laura explains why "doing better" feeds shame and offers compassion as the antidote. Learn to identify shame through triggers like "I should," blame, or feeling inadequate. Reflect on your own triggers as we prepare for part two, where Brian shares his journey healing shame with the Compassion Method