In this episode of Unapologetic Edge, Philippa breaks down one of the most misunderstood distinctions women face in perimenopause: the difference between an activated emotion and a nervous system trigger.

When everything gets labelled a “trigger,” women start policing their feelings, mistrusting their instincts, and trying to manage the wrong thing. This confusion becomes even more costly during perimenopause, when the nervous system is already more reactive, capacity is reduced, and the margin for error is thinner.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What emotions actually are when you’re inside your window of tolerance
• What triggers really are from a nervous system and survival perspective
• Why insight, therapy, and self-awareness don’t resolve triggers
• How confusing activation with trau ...