Emotional intelligence is for everyone. But, it only works when you work it. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t just about managing feelings—it’s about thriving in life, love, and leadership. In this episode, Alechia and Dani unpack the five components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—while sharing the real-life lessons many of us grew up with (“stop crying before I give you something to cry about”) and the lasting damage of words that cut deeper than sticks and stones.

You’ll learn why avoiding your triggers makes you fragile, how to use values over moods when making decisions, and practical tools to grow your EQ—like naming your emotions, reframing challenges, and practicing active listening.

In This Episode We Dive Into:

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of all emotional growth.

• How avoiding triggers keeps us weak, and why exposure (like emotional immunotherapy) builds resilience.

• The truth about “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” and the invisible bones words actually break.

• Why EQ is for everyone—and how to start strengthening it today.

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Triggered AF Podcast is where healing, self-mastery, and bold conversations collide. Hosts Alechia Reese & Dani Bourdeau unpack triggers, patterns, and strategies to thrive emotionally, mentally, and professionally.

Triggered AF Podcast is produced by Triggered Media Group.