Ever snapped at someone and thought, where did that come from? Or felt an emotional reaction rise up so quickly it surprised even you? We have all been there. One minute everything feels fine, the next something small hits a nerve and suddenly it feels anything but small. Sound familiar?

According to Nadia Myerson Coaching, these moments are not random, dramatic or something to be ashamed of. Quite the opposite. They are meaningful. In fact, Nadia believes every trigger is an invitation to meet a part of yourself that is asking, sometimes loudly, for healing.

And let us be honest, even the word trigger can feel a bit triggering, can it not? It is a word that often gets a bad reputation. But strip it back and it becomes far less intimidating.

So, What Is a Trigger Anyway?

A trigger is a reminder of a past experience that activates an emotional and physical response linked to the original event. Even when that event is long gone and there is no danger in the present moment, the body reacts as if it is happening again.

Why does this happen? Because the body keeps the receipts.

Years of unresolved pain, emotional distress and suppressed experiences do not simply disappear because time has passed. Instead, they tend to resurface through patterns, reactions and emotional flare ups. Until they are addressed, they keep popping up, like an unskippable notification you did not ask for.

Ever noticed the same situations seem to push your buttons over and over again? That is not coincidence. That is your nervous system trying to get a message through.

What If Triggers Are Not the Problem?

Here is where Nadia invites a powerful reframe. Instead of seeing triggers as irritations or inconveniences, what if they were seen as clues? Or better yet, messages from parts of you that need a little care and attention.

What if, instead of thinking why is this annoying me, you asked what is this trying to show me?

It is a subtle shift, but a big one.

By approaching triggers with curiosity rather than judgement, people can begin to understand what sits beneath the reaction. Is it fear? Is it a boundary that has been crossed? Is it an old wound that never quite healed?

Triggers are not there to ruin your day. They are there to highlight where healing is still needed. Annoying? Sometimes. Helpful? Absolutely.

Listening to the Body, Not Just the Mind

A key part of Nadia Myerson Coaching is working through the body, not just talking things through. Why? Because the body often reacts before the mind has time to catch up.

Think about it. A tight chest, shallow breathing, a racing heart, a sudden urge to withdraw or react. These physical sensations are not random. They are part of the story.

The body remembers experiences even when the mind has tried to move on. By tuning into what is happening physically in the moment, clients can begin to understand their triggers at a deeper level.

This is not about over analysing or reliving the past. It is about meeting what shows up now with awareness and compassion. A bit like listening to what your body is whispering before it starts shouting.

Giving Triggers a Bit of TLC

One of Nadia’s most refreshing perspectives is the idea that triggers deserve care, not criticism. Instead of pushing them away or feeling frustrated by them, she encourages people to treat triggers as parts of themselves that need some TLC.

After all, these reactions often formed as protection at a time when support or safety was missing. They were not flaws, they were coping strategies.

Through body based work, Nadia supports clients in gently exploring these responses, helping them feel safe enough to release what has been held for far too long. The result? Greater emotional regulation, deeper self awareness and a calmer relationship with those once pesky triggers.

Turning Triggers into Teachers

Triggers do not mean something is wrong. They mean something is ready to be understood. When approached with curiosity and kindness, they can become powerful teachers rather than constant disruptors.

So next time something sets you off, pause and ask yourself, what is this moment inviting me to look at? You might be surprised by the answer.

To learn more about Nadia Myerson Coaching and the work she does, read all about them here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/bolton/members/nadia-myerson-coaching/