Dec. 8, 2023

How To Avoid Button-Pushing: Turning Family Tensions into Growth | ES176

How To Avoid Button-Pushing: Turning Family Tensions into Growth | ES176

In today's podcast episode, we delve into the emotionally charged world of family gatherings, a familiar territory where our deepest vulnerabilities are often exposed. Picture the scene: a typical family dinner, replete with the usual suspects — overindulgence, off-color jokes, and the inevitable, dreaded comments from Uncle Bill that never fail to push our buttons.

How do we stop reverting to our teenage selves at the sight of familiar triggers? What does it take to break free from these patterns? Stay tuned to this compelling episode as we unravel these mysteries and learn to navigate the tricky terrain of family dynamics and personal triggers over the holiday season and beyond.

Dr. Friedemann's Takeaways:

  • Intro (00:00)
  • Managing Your Emotions And Reactions (04:50)
  • Your Personal Power (12:24)
  • Their Motivations And Setting Your Boundaries (16:49)
  • Difficult People During The Holidays (24:28)


Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.

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