About this episode

The episode explores the concept of being triggered as an opportunity for self-discovery and healing through the practice of restriction.

What if getting “triggered” wasn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry Podcast, we explore the deeper meaning behind emotional reactivity and what it reveals about the parts of ourselves still asking to be healed. When something triggers you, it isn’t just about the moment; it’s about what’s being uncovered beneath the surface. We’ll break down the patterns of reaction—defensiveness, withdrawal, people-pleasing, control—and introduce a different path: the kabbalistic practice of restriction. The pause. The space between stimulus and response where real transformation happens.

People in this episode

Hosts: Monica Berg, Michael Berg

Topics covered

• emotional reactivity
• self-healing
• kabbalistic practice
• transformation
• patterns of reaction

Keywords

• triggered
• emotional reactivity
• self-healing
• kabbalistic practice
• transformation
• defensiveness
• withdrawal

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