Mastering Triggers: Angela Pugh's Guide to Navigating Recovery Challenges
Change is inevitable. And when we are undergoing change, leaving old behaviors, habits, and people behind, there will be triggers.
Feeling overwhelmed by triggers on your recovery journey? Angela Pugh, host of Addiction Unlimited, knows exactly what you're going through. In this episode, Angela dives into the universal experience of triggers and offers five practical methods to handle them. Whether you're dealing with the stress of leaving old habits behind or facing new life changes, Angela's advice is designed to help you stay on track. She starts by demystifying the concept of triggers, making it clear that everyone faces them.
Then, she breaks down her five methods: understanding what triggers are, developing coping strategies, practicing mindfulness, embracing the challenge of triggers, and taking responsibility for your reactions. Angela’s no-nonsense style, combined with her personal anecdotes and professional insights, makes this episode a must-listen for anyone in recovery. By the end, you'll feel equipped to tackle your triggers head-on and continue your path to a healthier, happier life.