E292 | What the Things That Trigger You Are Trying to Tell You

Aug 4, 2026

Have you ever been triggered by something and wondered why you couldn't quite let it go?

We experience minor triggers all the time.  Whether someone does or says something that annoys you or you have a frustrating experience, most of the time you are able to move on with your day without a second thought.

But every once in a while, something sticks with you far longer than it should and replays in your mind on repeat.

When that happens, that is usually a sign to look beneath the surface because there is often an important takeaway.

In this week's episode of the Simplify to Scale Show, I dive into what it really means to get to the root cause of your triggers and understand what they're trying to tell you, including:

• What your triggers reveal about what you're avoiding
• The link between your reactions and your business decisions
• The powerful questions to ask yourself beyond the obvious
• Simple steps for turning triggers into growth as you scale

Give yourself the space to pause and get curious the next time something bothers you... there’s often a much deeper story underneath.

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