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Sep 2022
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44: Do you feel agitated or numb around ...

NATALIE KENNEDY
About this episode

Do you find that no matter how much you learn about your relationship anxiety, listen to podcasts, read books or try to 'do the work you still feel triggered by your partner? In this episode, my amazing co-coach Sheridan and I discuss how your nervous system affects your thoughts, emotions and actions in a relationship and how to use your triggers to help you find more peace and connection in your partnership.

We also discuss our new program: Triggered To Truth - a 5-week container to unpack your triggers in relationships, feel safe loving and being loved, and drop your unconscious relational patterns. Led by Sheridan, it's our first program open for men, women and gender non-binary. We are SO excited. Learn more at www.anxiouslovecoach.com/triggeredtotruth

And, if you’re ready to join me this November 8-13th in California for Aliveness from Within… ENROLL HERE: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/aliveness-from-within

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