The Power of Pause: How to Communicate Without Reacting to Your Triggers

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, hosts Rudi Riekstins open up about a deeply personal moment in their marriage when a seemingly small comment unleashed old wounds, emotional triggers, and even physical symptoms. Through raw honesty and inner work, they reveal how unresolved pain from the past continues to shape present-day reactions — and how conscious communication can transform conflict into connection.

You’ll discover:

• Why emotional triggers are invitations for healing
• How past wounds create present-day reactions
• The connection between emotional pain and physical symptoms
• What happens when couples communicate from their “wounded self”
• The power of pausing before responding in conflict
• How to create space for safe, honest, compassionate conversations
• Practical tools for processing emotions without blame
• The importance of addressing unresolved issues before the day ends
• Why healing is an ongoing process — individually and as partners

Whether you’re in a relationship, working through old wounds, or seeking healthier communication, this conversation offers the tools and reflections to help you build stronger, more empowered connections.

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