Navigating Anxiety Triggers in Relationships
Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird
Ever felt your nervous system hijacked without understanding why? In this vulnerable conversation, Theresa and Walker share a personal journey through unexpected anxiety and the relationship dynamics that emerge when one partner is triggered.
What You'll Learn
- How various triggers can activate the nervous system without conscious awareness
- Why protective responses like anger often mask deeper anxiety
- Practical tools for both self-regulation and co-regulation in relationships
In this honest discussion, we explore what happens when anxiety manifests in daily life and how partners can either amplify or soothe these moments. Whether you're navigating your own anxiety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate insights and actionable strategies for nervous system health.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome + Setting the Scene
03:30 When Triggers Activate Anxiety
08:00 Grounding Without Judgment
13:45 Tools That Help in Real-Time
18:20 Anger, Protection, and the Body
25:30 Walker's Inner Response + Coping Strategies
33:00 Co-Regulation vs. Reactivity
41:00 Relationship Dynamics + Public Conflict
49:00 Building Grace + Resilience
55:00 Closing Reflections
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