Stacy Pellettieri

What Triggers You?

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What Triggers You? is a podcast with trauma expert and licensed clinical social worker Stacy Pellettieri. Each week, Stacy unpacks a real listener’s trigger, exploring what it means, why it happens, and how to move forward with greater awareness, self-understanding, and compassion.

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Stacy Pellettieri

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Mom Guilt, Identity Loss & Perfectionism with Emma Bennett | What Triggers You? Ep. 4 08.07.2026 47:38

Why can becoming a mother feel so overwhelming, even when it's something you've always wanted? Why do so many women struggle with guilt, perfectionism, identity loss, and the pressure to do everything "right," often at the expense of themselves? In Episode 4 of What Triggers You?, Stacy Pellettieri speaks with licensed clinical social worker Emma Bennett, who specializes in supporting new and expe...

Why Intimacy Breaks Down with Dr. Trina Read | What Triggers You? Ep. 3 16.06.2026 55:53

Why can intimacy become such a powerful trigger in long-term relationships? Why can conversations about sex, desire, and emotional needs bring up shame, disconnection, fear, or shutdown, even when love is still there? In Episode 3 of What Triggers You?, Stacy Pellettieri speaks with Canadian sexologist Dr. Trina Read about how intimacy can trigger deeper emotional patterns in long-term relationshi...

When the World Feels Unsafe | What Triggers You? Ep. 2 23.04.2026 45:45

Why do world events trigger such intense emotional reactions—and why can they feel so personal? In Episode 2 of What Triggers You?, Stacy Pellettieri speaks with an anonymous guest about the overwhelming emotions sparked by today’s political and social climate. What begins as frustration with “what’s happening in the world” quickly reveals something deeper: a lifelong pattern of people-pleasing, f...

When Feedback Feels Like a Threat Episode 1 02.04.2026 45:57

In Episode 1 of What Triggers You?, Stacy Pelletieri speaks with Rebecca M. about why feedback at work can trigger panic, shame, and a spiral of self-judgment. As the conversation unfolds, they trace that reaction back to older beliefs about being “good,” staying safe, and carrying emotional responsibility for others. Together, they explore what happens when ordinary moments activate a trauma resp...