Knowing Your Relationship Triggers so You Can Overcome Challenges as a Couple
In this episode of the Balancing Chaos podcast, Kelley delves into the intricacies of relationships and how they impact wellness, particularly as Valentine's Day approaches. She is joined by guest Dr. Julia DiGangi, who explores the neuroscience behind why relationships break down and offers insights on how to repair them. Dr. DiGangi is an expert in the connection between our brains, our emotions, and our relationships. Her mission helps people—at work and at home—understand what the brain needs to create more powerful relationships. Dr. DiGangi discusses the brain's instinct to avoid pain and how this can impact our emotional lives. She emphasizes the importance of asking the powerful question of how to navigate relationships in a way that helps us to uncover our childhood trauma that shows up in adult relationships. Through this Kelley and Dr. DiGangi discuss powerful tips to begin to create awareness around your relationship triggers, how to heal from past traumas and stop repeating problematic relationship patterns, and tips to make both partners feel more comfortable in the midst of an argument. Tune in to listen to a truly insightful episode on making the most out of your relationships by healing yourself first.