Why Your Family Triggers You (And How to Not Lose Your Damn Mind at Thanksgiving)

Your family doesn’t activate the version of you that exists today — they activate the archived version you forgot you ever were.

That’s why one holiday dinner can undo 10 years of therapy faster than you can say “pass the stuffing.”

In this episode, Joyce breaks down exactly why family dynamics hit so hard, how old roles grab you before you even notice, and what to do so you can stay grounded, regulated, and sovereign during the holiday season.

If your Thanksgiving pushes all the wrong buttons… this one’s your reset.

✨ In This Episode:

* Why family triggers collapse you into old identities

* How your nervous system reacts before your brain catches up

* The Three Holiday Personas: The Fixer The Peacemaker The Ghost

* Why “holiday togetherness” activates old contracts and emotional roles

* How to return to your Natural Consciousness instead of the Family Matrix

*A 60-second energetic reset you can use mid-Thanksgiving (or any holiday gathering) The reframe that turns triggers into invitations for sovereignty