Ep#182 When Someone Pushes Your Buttons

Burnout Recovery

When someone pushes your buttons—at work, at home, or anywhere—it can feel like all your calm and clarity vanish in an instant. But these uncomfortable moments are not just disruptions; they’re powerful opportunities for self-leadership and burnout recovery.

In this episode, I share a personal story of being triggered by my own financial planner, plus a client story from the workplace, to show how old patterns and fears shape our reactions—and how you can gently shift from reactivity to calm, clear response.

We’ll explore:
✅ Why burnout makes you more reactive
✅ What Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems teach us about triggers
✅ Practical tools to pause, reset, and choose your best response
✅ How to stop giving your power away when someone hits your buttons

Takeaway:
These moments can become training grounds for self-mastery—not setbacks.

Resources Mentioned:

• No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz (Internal Family Systems)
• Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges
• Episode #21: Setting Boundaries Without Drama

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Burnout Recovery (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Button-Pushing Moments (00:00:49)

3. Personal Story: Financial Planner Incident (00:01:32)

4. Client Story: Workplace Challenges (00:05:03)

5. Tools for Managing Reactions (00:09:54)

6. Conclusion and Next Steps (00:13:58)