If you have ever burst out into tears, 'lost it' or gone into a mild form of panic attack - and regretted that public display of intense emotion - this is for you! If you are human - this is for you.
In this episode I invite my imaginary guest (a new feature) - Daniel Goleman (author of Emotional Intelligence) - to share insights on a powerful part of our brain - the 'amygdala'.
We also look at the part played by your 'triggers' - your very individual 'stuff' - including your learning style.
As always - a story or two to illustrate, the forensics to better understand - and some action steps to try out.
Nothing wrong with intense emotions - all part of our survival instincts - but...
they sometimes kick off without a obvious reason ... and potentially creating awkward or 'squashing' after effects.
I start this episode with a quote from a great little book called 'Anxiety is Really Strange' by Steve Haines
There will be a video of this episode on my YouTube channel - and transcript available in the shownotes on my website.
Om Podcasten
Welcome to Self Belief Unsquashed, the podcast that takes you on a liberating journey to bring your whole self to the surface. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—let’s face it, you’re human—this is your space to untangle the messy knots of self-doubt and squash the myths that keep you small.
Hosted by Trisha Lewis, author of ’The Mystery of the Squashed Self’ and TEDx speaker, this podcast dives headfirst into the everyday barriers that hold us back: the sneaky grip of comparisonitis, the weight of people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, and the baggage of past experiences. With warmth, wit, and wisdom drawn from her own journey, Trisha offers bite-sized episodes filled with thought-provoking reframes, actionable challenges, and raw honesty.
No fluff, no filters—just real talk about what it takes to show up as your true self and feel good about it. Ready to bash down the barriers and build unstoppable self-belief? Tune in and let’s get unsquashed.
Mix of Trisha Lewis solo short episodes and Trisha with guests in longer conversations.