About this episode

Cheryl Scruggs interviews Dr. Kelly Flanagan about his book 'The Road Less Triggered' and how to improve relationships by managing triggers.

Don't miss this episode! Join me today as I chat with Dr. Kelly Flanagan who gives us a lifeline to THRIVING! His new book The Road Less Triggered is AMAZING! There is a moment that repeats itself over and over again in your relationships--it's the moment you're triggered to flip from connection mode into protection mode. This moment is the unseen source of all disconnection and conflict. However, it happens so quickly and unconsciously most of us feel powerless to choose connection. The Road Less Triggered will empower you to: quickly disrupt your defensiveness turn inner turmoil into inner peace connect with clarity, curiosity, and compassion Through a powerful blend of psychology, spirituality, real-world examples, and practical exercises, clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan illustrates in actionable detail the process through which you can free your relationships from the patterns that imprison them. Can you imagine uninterrupted peace with your partner? Kids who leave home but also love to return? Friendships that deepen instead of dwindle? Ruptured relationships restored to their highest potential? A professional life freed from personal hang-ups? All those rewards and…

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Scruggs

Guest: Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Topics covered

• relationships
• psychology
• spirituality
• personal growth
• communication

Keywords

• triggered
• relationships
• inner peace
• defensiveness
• communication
• psychology
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penn State University

Books & works: The Road Less Triggered

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