Why Some People Trigger Your Anxiety Instantly - and How to Protect Your Energy | Brené Brown

Why do some people trigger your anxiety instantly—even before they say a word? In this powerful speech, we explore why your body reacts so strongly around certain people and how to protect your energy without guilt, fear, or apology.
Anxiety isn’t a weakness—it’s often your body’s way of telling you the truth before your mind catches up. Some people carry negativity, chaos, or emotional patterns that awaken old wounds. But here’s the good news: you can learn to recognize those triggers, set clear boundaries, and ground yourself in peace instead of absorbing their storm.

Why You Should Listen:

• Understand why your nervous system reacts instantly to certain people.
• Learn how to stop carrying emotions that don’t belong to you.
• Discover the difference between familiarity and real safety.
• Get practical tools to set boundaries and protect your peace.
• Explore grounding techniques that help you stay calm and in control.
If you’ve ever felt drained, anxious, or uneasy around certain people, this talk will give you the clarity and confidence to reclaim your energy. You’ll walk away knowing that protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s survival, it’s dignity, and it’s the foundation of healthy relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• Anxiety triggers and body wisdom
• Protecting your energy from toxic people
• Boundaries as self-protection
• Why familiar doesn’t always mean safe
• Grounding practices for anxiety relief
Don’t let other people’s chaos define your calm. Learn how to protect your energy, honor your body’s signals, and create relationships that feel safe, healthy, and empowering.

Keywords: anxiety triggers, protect your energy, stop absorbing negative energy, grounding techniques for anxiety, boundaries for emotional health, toxic people, nervous system anxiety, emotional self-protection, how to stop anxiety around people, protect your peace.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 ✨ The Hidden Triggers of Anxiety
02:15 🧠 Why Your Nervous System Reacts to Certain People
07:05 ⚡ The Stories Behind Instant Anxiety Triggers
11:30 🛡️ Protecting Your Energy with Clear Boundaries
15:45 🌱 Grounding Yourself When Anxiety Hits
19:00 💡 Reclaiming Your Peace and Power
20:30 🎯 Final Words + Good Luck

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