Mental health awareness is crucial, particularly as we enter our 40s and beyond. Unresolved issues or trauma can keep the central nervous system in a perpetual freeze mode. This often looks like not being able to get your act together and dropping the balls you normally effortlessly juggle.

Being triggered often involve intense and unexpected emotional reactions that cause us to involuntarily relive past trauma. This state often brings up uncontrollable and unresolved emotions, often rooted in past experiences. While these emotions can feel very real and justified in the moment, they are often disproportionate to the situation, leaving individuals overwhelmed.