Triggered and True

Are you using your past pain, anxiety, or "chips on your shoulder" to drive your success? While society often views this as noble or "gritty," this episode reveals why fueling your life with triggered energy is a fast track to burnout and limited results. In Episode 69, Brian Friesen and Laura Duncan deconstruct the "noble" myth of suffering. They explore the biological and emotional costs of staying &...

In this powerful conversation, host Brian Freise sits down with Laura Duncan to explore why discipline and productivity alone can’t deliver lasting freedom, and why learning to be still might be the most radical and healing thing we can do.

Drawing from Andrew Huberman’s podcast on brain science, Cal Newport’s Deep Work, and timeless biblical wisdom (Psalm 46:10, John 8), they unpack:

Why constant stimulation (pho...

In this heartfelt conversation, Laura and Brian dive deep into what it really means to live as your true self, that place of boundless inspiration, optimism, and flow, versus operating from your triggered self, where external pressures lead to burnout and limitation.

They explore how triggers aren't enemies to avoid, but powerful signals revealing hidden pain, numbness, or suppressed parts of ourselves. By understandi...

Holidays: joy, connection... and emotional landmines? In this special, Brian and Laura explore why family gatherings trigger us—rooted in oldest wounds and unmet childhood needs. From Laura's story of losing her husband to ALS and raising four kids through grief, they bust the "expectation trap" that amps up stress.

Spot the four responses: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. Triggers aren't foes—they'...

In this episode of Triggered and True, host Brian Freise and emotional health consultant Laura Duncan explore trust through the Compassion Method lens. They reveal trust as an internal rebuild—rooted in childhood pain, not external fixes. Betrayal hurts, but healing comes from self-trust, compassion for triggers, and aligning decisions with your true self.

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Trust's Roots: Unmet early needs create self-...

Meeting Laura Duncan, a renowned emotional health expert and the creator of the Compassion Method™, and her co-host Brian Freise, a business mind and former student turned Compassion Method™ advocate.

In just 15 minutes, you'll know what Triggered and True® is all about, who Laura Duncan is, and how The Compassion Method™ can allow you to feel your pain, get comfort, and go play!

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In the second part of our transformative series Uncovering Shame: Reclaiming Your True Self, hosts Laura Duncan and Brian Freise deliver raw vulnerability and real results. Building on Part 1's foundational insights, Brian shares his intimate journey through the shadows of shame—those early wounds that cover up our core identity. Witness how he applied the Compassion Method to unearth pain, foster self-compassion, and step int...

In this episode of Triggered and True, Laura Duncan and Brian Freise explore shame, a universal barrier to emotional and spiritual health. Using Genesis 3, they trace shame’s origins to Adam and Eve’s knowledge of good and evil, which led to hiding from God and self. Shame, a "virus" in our operating system, fuels anxiety, depression, and identity confusion by tying what we do to who we are. Laura explains why "doing...

In Episode 62 of Triggered and True, hosts Laura and Brian explore how self-judgment is the hidden root of judging others, drawing from Matthew 7:1-2. They distinguish between everyday discernment and condemning judgment tied to shame, triggers, and identity, explaining how inner pain is displaced onto others, like through soapboxes or money critiques. Through biblical insights (e.g., Solomon's wisdom, kindness leading to repe...

In this inspiring episode of Triggered and True, we sit down with two individuals and two couples who have transformed their lives through The Compassion Method (TCM). Our guests candidly share their personal journeys, highlighting the highs, lows, and life-changing impact of applying TCM. They reflect on where they are today, the challenges they still face, and the hope TCM has ignited for their futures. Now trained as TCM consult...

In this heartfelt episode of Triggered and True, hosts Laura and Brian dive into the profound link between physical and emotional health, sharing personal stories from their recent first-time surgeries. They explore how physical pain can trigger emotional responses and with raw honesty, they discuss the challenges of asking for help, the freedom found in letting go of constant "doing," and the power of pre-processing emot...

Whether you are new to The Compassion Method (TCM) or have been implementing the process for a long time, there will be moments when you feel like you are an epic failure. These are often associated with big, triggered reactions that you are not proud of. These big reactions might make you feel like the TCM process is not working or that you are doing something wrong. In this episode, Brian discusses a big “failure” that he had rec...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Triggered and True Podcast, we delve into the profound story and significance of the two trees in the Garden of Eden. While Christian faith is not a requirement to understand these concepts, Christianity has undeniably shaped the perspectives shared in this episode.

We explore the human tendency to label things as good or bad and question whether we are truly capable of making such ...

Many of us know the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. In this episode, we explore this concept from a fresh angle. The reality is, under pressure, you will treat others as you treat yourself. If you aren't kind to yourself, extending kindness to others becomes exhausting. Our treatment of others reflects the state of our inner world. Join us as we dive deeper and share insights that could transform you...