PERSONAL STRUGGLES
Why You're So Triggered by the Ex
5 August 2025
In today’s episode, we dig into the real reason you feel so emotionally hijacked by her drama. You’ll learn how emotional triggers actually work, why your reactions feel so intense, and what’s really going on when her drama hits you so hard.
Because once you understand what’s underneath your reaction, you can change it.
We’ll walk step-by-step through a practical process to help you identify your triggers, uncover what’s driving them, and how to shift them.
If you're tired of spiralling every time the high conflict ex stirs drama, this episode will give you a path forward.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why emotional triggers with a high conflict ex feel so overwhelming
The hidden beliefs that make her words hit so hard – and how to uncover them
A step-by-step process to shift from reactivity to emotional strength
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Hi, I'm Kellie
I'm a stepmum of two, a high conflict survivor and a certified coach. My mission is to help stepmums (and stepmoms) like you handle the ex, with no-BS strategies that actually work (I know because I've used them myself).