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168: Why You Explode Over Small Things (And How to Stop)
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168: Why You Explode Over Small Things (And How to Stop)

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If you’ve tried talk therapy, read the books, and still find yourself exploding over small things or shutting down during conflict, this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing a client success story that shows exactly why nervous system work is more effective than traditional talk therapy, especially for men. You’ll hear how Dan (not his real name) went from explosive anger with his wife and PTSD triggers at work to staying calm, present, and connected, in just a few weeks.

This isn’t about talking through your problems for months. This is about working with what’s happening in your body so you can move through triggers without being derailed by them.

If you’re stuck in chronic stress, hypervigilance, or explosive reactions, this episode will show you what’s possible.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why Dan’s explosive anger wasn’t a character flaw, it was a nervous system pattern

  • How childhood trauma and military PTSD were connected to his present-day reactions

  • Why talk therapy often re-traumatizes people (and how nervous system work is different)

  • What it means to expand your window of tolerance so triggers don’t blow you offline

  • Why fights with your partner are never just about the present moment

Join the Free Masterclass: If you struggle with chronic stress, hypervigilance, explosive reactions, or shutdown during conflict, this class is for you. Learn what’s happening in your nervous system and how to move through it.

👉 [Register here: January 26th - Free]

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