End your legacy of over-achieving & under-receiving with Kelly’s free Exhale masterclass . In this episode, you'll learn how to process emotional triggers effectively, avoid defensive reactions, focus on what you truly want in difficult situations, and embrace a playful, creative approach to maintaining your energy and power. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [03:23] Recognizing emotional triggers and defensiveness [04:04] Identifying patterns in relationships with men [06:40] Resisting the urge to prove your perspective to others [08:21] How overachieving women fall into bitterness and overwhelm [08:54] The power of relaxing into a state of receiving [09:22] Self-regulating emotional responses to upsetting situations [10:06] The importance of being present with your feelings [11:37] Viewing challenges as part of your life’s script [13:02] Avoiding defensive reactions and finger-pointing [14:07] Accessing playful and creative energy in difficult moments [15:27] Shifting from fixing mode to creative mode [16:17] Focusing on what you actually want from an interaction [16:40] Letting go of the need to reorganize someone’s perspective Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here Resources Mentioned: Vital Mind Reset Program with Kelly Brogan | Website Instagram: @kellybroganmd Website: kellybroganmd.com Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here . Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here .