Why Family Visits Feel Like Time Travel
Dec 01, 2025
Ever wondered why one family comment can undo a week of self-care?
That’s not weakness — that’s your nervous system remembering who you had to be to stay safe.
This week on Master Stress with Dr S, we’re diving into Family Triggers 101.
You’ll learn:
- Why family gatherings awaken old neural circuits.
- How to spot an emotional flashback before it takes over.
- Practical tools to stay grounded, graceful, and guilt-free.
Listen here
And to make it tangible, download your free guide:
The Regulated Family Visit Blueprint — your step-by-step ritual for preparing, staying calm, and decompressing after family time.
Bonus Tip
Before you walk in, press your feet into the floor and exhale slowly through your nose for six seconds.
That signal tells your vagus nerve, I’m safe to be me — even here.
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