Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: September 29, 2021. What up, guys? It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we're tackling how to stay calm and collected even when someone pushes all your buttons. I'm the freaking hothead queen, so trust me when I say I've been there and I am sharing all my insights with you today. Ever wonder how to respond rather than react when you're triggered? You're relatable as hell, and today's episode is all about transforming those explosive moments into powerful learning experiences. Remember, it's okay to feel the feels, but let's own that sh and use it to our advantage. We're diving deep into strategies that have personally kept me from losing my cool – from reconstructing past embarrassing moments to devising a solid plan for future encounters. I’m sharing everything, including that time I had to set boundaries with an inappropriate neighbor. It’s about staying true to who you are and owning your emotional responses with confidence. So, annotate those insights, because I’m breaking down the process to ensure you’re ready to face those triggering moments with tactical grace. Let's get after it! SHOWNOTES 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:40 Accepting Being a Hothead 00:01:12 Using Embarrassment as Motivation 00:02:30 Revisiting Embarrassing Moments 00:04:32 Example of Setting Boundaries with a Neighbor 00:07:13 Permission to Escalate 00:08:18 Controlling Empathy and Setting Boundaries 00:15:11 De-escalation Techniques 00:20:36 Removing Yourself from Negative Situations 00:24:06 Addressing Guilt When Speaking Up 00:33:57 Knowing Yourself to Manage Negative Emotions CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/woi  #skimspartner  Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa NPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices