In psychology, a trigger is any stimulus—like a word, image, situation, or memory—that evokes a strong emotional response, often tied to a past experience, trauma, or unresolved pain.

Let's chat about where they come from, the most common triggering statements and questions to consider!

Chapters below:

00:00 Introduction and Ironic Trigger

02:14 Understanding Triggers

03:59 Exploring Common Triggers

05:52 Gender Differences in Triggers

08:30 Defining Triggers

11:31 How Triggers Work

13:19 Common Emotional Triggers

15:09 Personal Experiences with Triggers

19:53 Embracing Vulnerability and Rejection

21:39 Handling Criticism and Compliments

22:49 Dealing with Disrespect and Failure

23:49 Understanding Emotional and Physical Pain

24:46 Common Triggering Statements

27:02 Exploring the Nature of Triggers

32:31 Reflection Questions on Triggers

35:37 Upcoming Topics and Conclusion

Today, Donald and I explore music and sound not just as entertainment, but as medicine, culture, science—and maybe even as the language of the universe! I also pick his brain on his connection to music as a DJ and how he creates which I feel like we could take on forever. We will have a part 2 .. Stay tuned!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Meeting Donald: A Musical Journey

01:52 Donald’s Spiritual Awakening and Artistic Growth

03:32 Exploring Donald’s Music and Online Presence

04:06 The Origin of Shogen and Gaming Influence

05:07 The Impact of Video Games on Personal Growth

07:42 Diving into Sound and Music Topics

09:04 Expansive Questions: The Universe as a Song

13:06 Cultural Uses of Sound and Music

26:50 New Scientific Discoveries in Sound and Music

29:57 The Lost Art of Music Videos

30:08 Visuals in Live Music Performances

32:05 Anime and Music: A Creative Fusion

33:53 Healing Power of Classical Music

35:52 Ambidextrous Writing and Personal Stories

38:22 The Sound of Joy

42:05 The Source of Music: Creation or Memory?

51:21 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

The biggest human fear based on science and research... can you guess it?

Let's explore what it is, how it feels, if people can ever actually get over it, questions for us to chat on and .. the SECOND biggest fear.

I really enjoyed sharing my brain on this topic and I would love to hear your thoughts!

Did you guess this as number one?

Did you guess the second biggest fear?

In this episode of Curiosity Quest, join special guest Miranda and I as we dive into thought-provoking topics such as the multiverse, extraterrestrial life, and the potential realities of living in a simulation. From pondering the Santa Claus effect to exploring the theories on dark energy's evolution, we discuss the mind-bending concepts that challenge our understanding of the universe. We also touch on recent astronomical discoveries, the latest space exploration innovations, and the intriguing idea of humans potentially being aliens. Join us in this exciting quest to stretch our minds and contemplate the infinite possibilities of the cosmos.

00:00 Welcome to Curiosity Quest

00:19 Diving into the Universe and Multiverse

01:02 The Santa Claus Effect and Simulation Theory

01:48 Debating Free Will with Neil deGrasse Tyson

03:01 Exploring Multiverse Theories

04:04 Infinite Universes and Alien Life

11:51 Are We the Aliens?

16:12 Dark Energy and the Big Crunch

25:42 High Definition Images of the Early Universe

31:03 Understanding the Cosmic Microwave Background

32:35 Fun Facts About the Universe

33:12 Galactic Numbers and Infinite Universes

34:48 Neutron Star Density

35:40 James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries

37:55 Life in Parallel Universes

42:12 Reevaluating the Drake Equation

44:21 Mars and the Possibility of Life

47:21 Hypothetical Space Travel and Alien Life

54:57 Final Thoughts and Speculations

In this episode of The Curiosity Quest podcast, I - your host Natascha - take a different route by sharing personal insights and answering a mix of serious and quirky questions. Over the course of the episode, I discuss my personal experiences with grief, my relationship, my passions and my love for animals, especially my dog Luna. I open up about my struggles, triumphs, and the philosophy that drives my life and work in leadership and mental health. I also touch on the idea of past lives, the importance of waking up for oneself, and how I support loved ones.

Timestamps below:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:22 Personal Reflections and Grief

02:58 Answering Listener Questions

05:07 Experiencing Life from Different Perspectives

07:09 Purpose and Leadership

10:16 Relationship Insights

14:13 Pet Peeves and Personal Quirks

19:16 Daily Rituals and Peace

22:27 Supporting Loved Ones

24:39 Past Life Memories

25:37 Embracing Beliefs and Joy

26:06 Exploring Past Lives and Reincarnation

26:41 Sharing Personal Experiences and Beliefs

29:20 Grief Work and Personal Growth

38:07 Answering Thought-Provoking Questions

43:34 Love for Animals and Final Thoughts

Welcome to the first episode that has video on certain platforms!! Woot woot. So exciting. And also big warm welcome to my mom. She was such a trooper for being on this episode.

We did intend to record this on Descript for better quality but unfortunately we had so many issues getting her connected that we gave up and so please let this be a forgivable offense :)

See our list of questions we went over before! I would love to hear YOUR answers...

Life & Wisdom

1. What’s one piece of wisdom you wish you had known earlier in life?
2. How has your definition of happiness evolved over the years?
3. If you could relive one moment in your life, what would it be and why?
4. What’s a belief or perspective you’ve outgrown, and what replaced it?
5. How do you navigate change and uncertainty in life?

Mother-Child Relationship

1. How has our relationship evolved over time, and what has surprised you most about it?
2. What’s something about our bond that you think is rare or special?
3. What’s a lesson we’ve learned from each other that has deeply impacted us?
4. How have we healed or grown together through difficult moments?
5. If you could describe our relationship in three words, what would they be?

Self-Discovery & Growth

1. How do you define personal success beyond societal expectations?
2. What has been the biggest turning point in your journey of self-discovery?
3. What’s something you’re still working on within yourself?
4. What do you think is the most powerful way a person can reinvent themselves?
5. What does true self-love look and feel like to you?

The most difficult conversation topics, why they are so difficult, why we fail at them so frequently, why it's important to have them and how we can get better at having them.. based on research!

There was nothing on the list that surprised me but.... there are plenty on the list that I feel exhausted navigating.

I'd love to hear what number you get in our little game AND which of these you struggle with the most/which ones you're working on.

Joey and I chat about the good, the bad and the in-between with regards to mental health and fitness in this episode. We chat about how our relationship with our mental health and physical health has changed over time, how fitness was used to hide insecurities, the current day mental struggles we face with regard to fitness and the triumphs that fitness has provided us.

We have both come a LONG way in our process and fitness has been a low risk space for us to build confidence, tenacity and trust over time. The relationship with fitness, like with anything, does still have its hardships and it's important to talk about this.