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(Ep. 73) Does God Even Hear Me? Why Prayer Feels So Hard Jul 18, 2026

You believe God loves you. So why does it feel like he isn't listening? 🙏

Prayer feels hard for so many devoted believers — not because their faith is weak, but because an old wound is whispering that God isn't really listening. In this episode, Laura Duncan and client-turned-co-host Brian Freise trace that feeling to its root: Brian shares the childhood memory that quietly taught him his voice didn't matter, and Laura shows how The Compassion Method heals the emotional triggers underneath so you can pray from your true self, receive love you don't have to earn, and become more — not less — of who you were made to be.

In this episode:

🔹 Why prayer feels hard even when you believe — and the childhood wound that whispers "God isn't listening"

🔹 How deflating moments imprint like "a pin on a balloon" — and why the fall hurts more than the moment

🔹 The check-in that changes everything: "Am I praying from my true self, or my triggered self?"

🔹 Why "introvert" might really be parts of yourself you put away as a child — and how healing brings back your joy

🔹 What are we becoming — more or less? Why pain shrinks your world and healing expands it.

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Triggered and True is an emotional health podcast where Laura Duncan teaches The Compassion Method — a process for understanding emotional triggers, healing from shame, and reconnecting with your true self.

(Ep. 72) Why You Can't Force Emotional Growth: Shame, Self-Control & the Performance Trap Jun 20, 2026

Triggered and True is an emotional health podcast where Laura Duncan teaches The Compassion Method — a process for understanding emotional triggers, healing from shame, and reconnecting with your true self. In this special series episode, Laura and client-turned-co-host Brian Freise unpack the performance trap: the exhausting belief that acceptance has to be earned through behavior — and why the missing link for so many devoted believers isn't more devotion, but the unhealed wiring beneath their shame, anger, and unforgiveness.
In this episode, you'll learn:
🔹 Why devoted believers still battle shame, anger, and unforgiveness — and why the problem isn't your devotion
🔹 What the "performance trap" is — and how trying to earn acceptance through behavior keeps you stuck
🔹 The Compassion Method's three steps — Awareness, Comfort, Discovery — and why you "can't tell an orange to grow"
🔹 Why superficial forgiveness fails — and what it actually needs to hold: comfort for the wound underneath
🔹 Why the offense we feel toward others is usually protecting a tender place inside us
🔹 How the Compassion Method re-codes the "childhood glitch" running beneath your "adult website"
🔹 The difference between true selflessness and the hidden selfishness of needy survival

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(Ep. 71) Why You Can’t Truly Love God if You Hate Yourself May 15, 2026

Do you find yourself using prayer and worship to avoid your internal turmoil?
In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian Friesen and Laura Duncan explore the thin line between genuine faith and "medicating with God," a form of spiritual bypassing where we use religion to escape our pain rather than inviting God into it.
We tackle one of the most common objections to emotional healing: Is the Compassion Method Biblical? Laura shares her journey from performing "religious routines" to having a felt experience with Jesus, explaining how our earthly wounds can often skew our perception of a perfect Heavenly Father.

(Ep. 70) These 4 Beliefs Stop Emotional Healing (Objections to The Compassion Method) Apr 17, 2026

Are your own objections keeping you from coming home to yourself? 🏠
In this powerful episode of Triggered and True, Brian Friesi and Laura Duncan tackle the most common struggles people face when starting their healing journey. If you've ever thought, "My emotions will lead me astray," or "If I start crying, I'll never stop," this episode is for you.
Laura breaks down the Compassion Method roadmap, explaining why the "check engine lights" of our emotions are actually gifts meant to protect us, not threats to be suppressed. We also explore the critical difference between talk therapy and true root-level healing, and why focusing on your own heart isn't "letting villains off the hook," but rather the most empowering move you can make.

(Ep. 69) Why Your Pain Is a Terrible Fuel Source (And What to Use Instead) Mar 20, 2026

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 "triggered" to get work done and offer a more sustainable, limitless alternative: True Self Energy.
📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome: Learning curves and technological triggers.
07:41 – The Quote: "Let pain be the fuel you burn." (And why it’s wrong).
14:14 – Limited vs. Limitless
25:47 – The Theology of Worth: You are the crown jewel of creation.
29:54 – Using Movies to learn how to receive comfort.
38:20 – Laura’s Story: Navigating the Beirut bombings with the Compassion Method.
49:38 – How Logic and Emotion become "Best Friends" in a crisis.
54:01 – Final Homework: Building your comfort muscles.

(Ep. 68) A Roadmap to True Freedom – Science, Stillness, and the Compassion Method Feb 20, 2026

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 (phones, email, multitasking) blocks memory consolidation, learning, and real rest
How boredom is often a disguised cry for connection, especially connection with ourselves
Why forced abstinence (e.g. quitting social media cold turkey) rarely creates freedom, true freedom comes from connection, not just behavior change
The neuroscience behind “gap time” and how brief moments of stillness actually accelerate neuroplasticity
How Jesus modeled living beyond the mundane by regularly withdrawing into stillness and presence
A dead-simple daily practice: the 5-minute attunement exercise → 2–3 minutes of silence → Gently notice body sensations, thoughts, and emotions (no fixing) → Anchor with one true-self word or feeling
Whether you’re overwhelmed by busyness, struggling with insomnia despite discipline, or just feel disconnected even when you’re “doing all the right things,” this episode offers both the why (science + scripture) and the how (a practical starting point).

(Ep. 67) Confidently being You: Turning Triggers into Tools for Growth and Freedom Jan 16, 2026

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 understanding and working
with triggers (like 'riding the wave'), we can transform them into catalysts for profound personal growth, better relationships, and even business success.
From navigating empty nesting and holiday shifts, to embracing weaknesses through delegation and collaboration, to building legacies that outlast us, this episode is packed with practical insights on accepting limitations without
shame, focusing energy on strengths, and confidently showing up as you, even when it's not perfectly received.
Whether you're facing life transitions, business challenges, or just wanting more authentic energy in your day-to-day, this one's for you. Tune in and discover how to access your inspired true self more often!
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(Ep. 66) Navigating the Emotional Minefield of the Holidays Dec 22, 2025

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're paths to your true self. Prep your heart with:
Self-Attunement Exercise: 5-min check-in for body, mind, emotions, and core self.
Remote Control Exercise: Process recent triggers like awkward comments.
Shift to offensive self-care: boundaries for you, not against others. Focus on inner child pics, unmet "gifts," and nature of family (connection, not chaos). Thrive, don't just survive—rediscover wonder amid the mess.
Tune in for hope, humor, and homework. Merry, heart-centered holidays! 🎄💖

(Ep. 65) Rebuilding Trust from the Inside Out Nov 21, 2025

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.
Key Insights
Trust's Roots: Unmet early needs create self-doubt; address pain first to foster safer relationships. Biblical examples like the Prodigal Son show boundaries without shame.
Decision-Making: Shift from reactive "triggered" choices to visionary ones—Brian's business breakthroughs prove it. Trust your gut, even if "wrong"; feedback helps, but ownership empowers.
Childhood to Freedom: Separate failure from worth, mistakes don’t define you. Consequences are real, but much different coming from a place of compassion vs. shame.
Perfect for betrayal survivors or decision-doubters: Gain tools for authentic leadership and emotional freedom. Trust isn't earned. it's uncovered.

Get To Know Triggered & True - A Compassion Method™ Podcast Oct 27, 2025

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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(Ep. 64) Uncovering Shame: Reclaiming Your True Self (Part 2) Oct 17, 2025

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 into lasting healing, boosting empathy, joy, and authentic connections.
Blending personal anecdotes, brain science, and faith-rooted wisdom, this episode maps the process of how to be set free from shame.
Key Topics:
Navigating personal shame: Roots, triggers, and tender revelations
Healing in action: Implementing compassion for inner freedom
From pain to play: Rewiring your heart for deeper relationships
Faith's anchor: Seeing yourself as God does—worthy beyond works
Perfect for anyone craving a breakthrough from shame's subtle hold. Catch up on Part 1, then subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify for more on emotional wholeness.

(Ep. 63) Uncovering Shame: Reclaiming Your True Self Sep 19, 2025

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 better" feeds shame and offers compassion as the antidote. Learn to identify shame through triggers like "I should," blame, or feeling inadequate. Reflect on your own triggers as we prepare for part two, where Brian shares his journey healing shame with the Compassion Method. Visit compassionmethod.net (use code podcast50 for $50 off the Compassion Method Master Course).

(Ep. 62) Judging Yourself: The Hidden Root of Judging Others Aug 15, 2025

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 repentance), they advocate healing self-judgment to enable loving, righteous responses. Listeners get homework: Reflect on harsh judgments and self-talk to uncover triggers. Dive deeper with the Compassion Method at compassionmethod.net—use code PODCAST50 for $50 off the master course.

(Ep. 61) How These Couples and Individuals Found Healing with The Compassion Method™ Jul 18, 2025

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 consultants, these individuals are helping others one-on-one, guiding them toward healing and growth.
Meet Our Guests and Connect with Them:
Libby Mathews: www.JoywithLibby.com
Kristy Allen: www.dramaworkswellness.com
Jeff and Marissa Prentice: www.prenticeconsulting.co
Kristie Van Kley: vkhamfamily@gmail.com
Gary Van Kley: apaulebilly@gmail.com

Tune in to hear their powerful stories and learn how The Compassion Method is fostering hope, healing, and transformation!

Ep. (60) The Connection Between Physical and Emotional Health Jun 20, 2025

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 emotions to transform daunting experiences—like hospital visits—into moments of joy and connection. Packed with insights on self-compassion, embracing vulnerability, and finding hope amid pain, this episode offers practical wisdom for navigating life’s inevitable challenges.

Deepen your journey with the Compassion Method at compassionmethod.net—use code PODCAST50 for $50 off Laura’s master course!

Ep. (59) The Remote-Control Exercise – Live Walkthrough with Myles and Lorilyn May 16, 2025

This episode is a captivating continuation of our live Remote Control Exercise walkthroughs, featuring Laura's one-on-one sessions with two of our amazing podcast listeners, Myles and Lorilyn. Join us as Laura delivers a master class on the transformative power of The Compassion Method in action.

Ep. (58) The Remote Control Exercise – Live Walkthrough with Mel and Brien Apr 18, 2025

This episode is an exciting continuation of our previous one, where Laura and Brian introduced The Remote-Control Exercise. In this installment, two courageous podcast listeners have volunteered for a live demonstration. Tune in as Mel and Brien reveal their triggers and let Laura guide them through The Remote-Control Process.

Ep. (57) The Art and Science of The Remote Control Exercise Mar 21, 2025

In this episode, Brian and Laura delve into The Remote Control Exercise, exploring how it can be used to effectively apply the principles of The Compassion Method. This powerful tool will enhance your understanding of how to maximize the benefits of The Compassion Method and help you connect with your True Self. Additionally, they are looking for a volunteer to participate in this exercise on an upcoming podcast episode!

Ep. (56) I Feel Like I Am Failing at This Feb 21, 2025

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 recently. Listen in as Laura guides him through it and helps him discover beauty in his perceived failure.

Ep. (55) The Knowledge of Good and Evil: The Root of All Pain Jan 20, 2025

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 judgments.
The episode examines why the knowledge of good and evil is considered the root of all emotional pain. We discuss how this knowledge robs us of rest by keeping us in a constant state of processing and judgment. We also address the paradox that the knowledge of good can be just as detrimental as the knowledge of evil.
Listeners will hear about the concept that one cannot "eat from both trees" and how the knowledge of good and evil can act as a safety mechanism. Through personal anecdotes and theological insights, we explore how recognizing and relinquishing our need to judge can set us free from shame and anxiety.
Join us as we uncover how to live truly free by embracing compassion and love, and recognizing our inherent value beyond our actions. This episode is a journey towards understanding and liberation from the draining cycle of judgment.

Ep. (54) We will treat others how we treat ourselves Dec 20, 2024

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 your life.

(Ep. 53) Healing the Parent/Child Relationship Nov 15, 2024

Join us for a compelling discussion on healing the parent/child relationship. We'll explore where to start and why this journey can be so challenging. This episode is impactful for everyone, whether your parent is no longer with you or you're currently estranged. The parents/child relationship forms the bedrock of our lives, and its significance cannot be overstated.

(Ep. 52) If you have never had anyone be with you in the problem, you will medicate with the solution. Oct 18, 2024

In this episode we will expand your concept of “medication” and the importance of feeling our pain in the healing process. At the end we give a powerful example of how sexual addiction is a form of medication for the absence of one of the 10 Gifts. This episode truly has something for everyone.

(Ep. 51) Addressing TCM misconceptions Sep 20, 2024

In this episode we address some common misconceptions: What am I a doormat? Doesn't what they did matter? I am not triggered i'm just passionate! All of this focus on me seems selfish and more....

(Ep. 50) The Keys Aug 17, 2024

In this episode we discuss the "keys" to living your life to its fullest. Life is a precious gift and who you are is the extraordinary. These "keys" can help you be the person you were created to be and enjoy your life for the precious gift that it is!

(Ep. 49) Learning To Feel Your Emotions Jul 19, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the crucial skill of learning to feel our emotions and understand what they are trying to tell us. The Compassion Method™ process stalls without learning this crucial skill. Brian and Laura share from their personal experience as well as Laura’s professional experiences, helping countless others learn how to feel and connect with what is happening in their inner world.

(Ep. 48) Understanding the Connection Between Shame and Blame Jun 21, 2024

Have you ever felt misunderstood? How about disrespected? Please join us as Laura connects these common human feelings to shame and blame and highlights a pathway to empowerment and healing.

(Ep. 47) Connecting the Compassion Method™ to Your Faith (Part 3) May 31, 2024

This is the third installment of Laura and Brian continuing the discussion of how the Compassion Method™ can help you live your faith more authentically and shame-free.

(Ep. 46) Connecting the Compassion Method™ to Your Faith (Part 2) Apr 12, 2024

In this episode, Laura and Brian continue the discussion of how the Compassion Method™ can help you live your faith more authentically and shame-free.

(Ep. 45) Connecting the Compassion Method™ to your Faith Mar 22, 2024

In this episode, Laura and Brian discuss how the Compassion Method™ can help you live your faith more authentically and shame-free. They also discuss the strong impact Laura’s personal faith had on the development of The Compassion Method™ process.

(Ep. 44) How you can go deeper with the Compassion Method™ today Jan 15, 2024

In this special episode, Laura and Brian talk about the resources Laura has created for you to go deeper with the Compassion Method™ beyond the podcast!

(Ep. 43) What relationships look like on the other side of The Compassion Method Dec 15, 2023

In today’s episode, Laura and Brian discuss how the principles of The Compassion Method impact relationships with the people that are closest to you in your life. Also, they will share a different perspective on “toxic” relationships.

(Ep. 42) Guiding Adult Children Using The Compassion Method Process Nov 10, 2023

In this episode, Laura and Brian discuss what a parent's role is in their adult child's life and how the Compassion Method is a key part of the process.

(Ep. 41) Discovering Your TRUE SELF Oct 13, 2023

In this episode, Laura and Brian discuss discovering your TRUE SELF. Your True Self is who you were created to be. It is and has always been with you…..it has simply been covered up by pain and unmet need. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to discover who you are and how to live from this place of authenticity. You are an amazing gift to the world…..it’s time to discover just how amazing!
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(Ep. 40) What You do is NOT who you ARE. Sep 08, 2023

Join us in this episode as Laura and Brian share stories and truths about how the things you’ve done are not you’re identity; they are not who you ARE.

(Ep. 39) The Powerful Relationship between Joy and Pain Aug 11, 2023

In this episode, Laura and Brian discuss a topic that is often difficult to confront - the relationship between joy and pain. It's easy to assume that we can only experience happiness if we avoid pain at all costs, but the opposite is true. We can only experience true and lasting joy if we confront and learn to comfort our pain. Join us as we share an empowering perspective on the relationship between pain and joy!

(Ep. 38) Who’s the Victim, and who’s the villain? Jul 21, 2023

"In this episode, Laura and Brian explore the idea that there are no victims or villains in our lives. This may sound harsh and even hard to believe at first, but this truth has the power to set you free and to heal. By examining our pain through the Compassion Method and understanding the pain of others, we can begin to see ourselves and the people around us in a new light.

(Ep. 37) Discover These 4 Ways to Love and Care for Yourself Using the Compassion Method Jun 30, 2023

Laura’s teaching on the four ways we love ourselves is groundbreaking. As she examines each one, you will learn how to be a caretaker of your soul, and you will also see where you have hidden pockets of pain that are blocking you from loving who you are. You will find this episode to be very revealing and an essential component of your personal Compassion Method journey.

(Ep. 36) Applying The Compassion Method (TCM) to children and parenting Jun 09, 2023

A listener asks a question about how to engage her triggered child using the TCM approach. As usual, Laura’s response challenges us to think unconventionally and even go against what is our natural inclination. As a parent, or really anyone who is in a position of authority over others, it is easy to focus on the child’s behavior and ignore what is going on inside of ourselves.
Laura discusses how the most important thing we can do for our children is to learn how to be OK (clear minded, tender hearted, and at peace) even when our children are not. A wonderful byproduct of having this ability is that we will be able to stay connected to who our children are and not to their behavior. From this place of connection we can give our children the thing they need the most……for us to simply be with them. In this episode we will also discuss where are parenting styles originate from and what those styles tell us about what is going on in our “inner world”.

(Ep. 35) What happens when the pain is simply too BIG?!? May 19, 2023

Have you ever attempted The Compassion Method Process and felt “stuck” because your pain is just so overwhelming that you can’t move forward? Have you ever experienced emotional pain so intense that you felt like you were drowning? Is there a pain source from your past that you simply cannot return to in an effort to bring comfort? In this episode, we address these situations and how to utilize The Compassion Method process to meet your heart where it is at.

(Ep. 34) Learning to Comfort Grief and Identify its Hidden Forms Apr 28, 2023

When grief is not properly comforted, it can rob us of life. When properly comforted we can experience hope, peace, and joy.
In this episode, Laura and Brian walk through navigating grief, identifying its hidden forms, and learning how to bring comfort to our hearts.
Join us for episode 34 of Triggered and True!

(Ep. 33.) Emotions Are Not Your Enemy Apr 07, 2023

Many people believe and have been taught that feeling their emotions is wrong… That doing so can be harmful or is a sign of weakness. That they can’t be trusted and should simply be avoided and suppressed.
In this episode, Brian and Laura tackle this lie head-on and talk through the power of feeling emotions, and letting them guide you to where you are hurting, knowing that there is always hope……always!
You’ll want to listen through to the end as Brian shares a personal experience proving why emotions should not be suppressed but rather embraced as the powerful guide that they are.

(Ep.32) Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions Mar 17, 2023

It has been quite a bit since Brian and Laura answered our listeners questions on the show! This episode is all about you and your questions, throughout the episode we answer Laura's most frequently asked questions starting with, "How do I apply the Compassion Method when people are shaming me?"

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You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 31) The Psychology of Money Feb 24, 2023

Brian is a huge fan of the bestselling book by Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money. However, he feels that chapter 3 of the book needs an addendum that discusses the connection between money and emotional health. In this episode, Brian & Laura create that addendum and you will not want to miss it!
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(Ep. 30) CM in the Marketplace - Do Our Protectors Increase Our Performance? Jan 27, 2023

“Your true self is a powerful force. Your true self can accomplish more in a minute than your triggered self can in a lifetime, but that is not the real reason to connect with your true self. The real reason is that you’re worth it.” - Brian Freise

Whether you connect with Brian or Laura's business journeys, which reveal their challenges, protectors, and triggers, you'll find confidence in your own journey through this episode. You'll soon discover that your true self isn't just for you, but for the world around you.

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(Ep. 29) Navigating Manipulation, Narcissism, and Gaslighting Jan 06, 2023

Help, I’m being manipulated! During this episode, Brian and Laura discuss manipulation and our tendency to manipulate others, often subconsciously. Throughout this episode, we will learn how to use The Compassion Method as an offensive weapon against manipulation, narcissism, and gaslighting.
You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 28) Divorce and the Compassion Method Process Dec 16, 2022

Listen in to Laura and Brian's insightful discussion about compassion and divorce. They explore how compassion serves to hold back divorce's rising tide of regret and shame, allowing us to truly grieve and find life-long healing.

(Ep. 27) Revisiting Child Self Nov 25, 2022

Despite our pain, there is a glimmer of hope. This hope for comfort can be discovered by connecting with your child self, free from agendas. Based on a listener question, Brian & Laura explore our child self and how it compares with our true self. Also discussed are the challenges we may face connecting with our child self during certain seasons of life due to pain or trauma. As Brian and Laura guide you through this process, brain science points us in the right direction. Take the first step on your journey.

(Ep. 26) With Special Guest Anthony Bulau Nov 04, 2022

During this interview-style episode, Anthony Bulau shares his experience with The Compassion Method as well as interviews Laura and Brian about a variety of topics, including:

-How can you use The Compassion Method principles to handle frustration with your children?

-A guide for men examining their emotions and digging into the Compassion Method

-Why is it that the people we love the most trigger us the "best?"

-Plus more!
You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 25) The 10 Gifts (Part 2) Oct 14, 2022

We all have needs that need to be met in our lives. In this episode Brian shares, “The solution is not to fix, but to fill. Be filled with the gifts and the pain is comforted and eliminated.” These needs correlate to The 10 Gifts that Laura communicates as a foundational aspect of The Compassion Method. This episode will develop a greater understanding of The 10 Gifts and demonstrate practical applications that help redesign the potential end of your story despite your current circumstance or childhood upbringing.

(Ep. 24) Codependency Sep 23, 2022

Today's episode is framed, in part, by a listener's question regarding codependency. As a result of this discussion, you will gain a true understanding of codependency. Laura discusses the freedom she has found from codependency as well as a single question you can ask yourself to assess the impact of codependency on your current relationships.

(Ep. 23) Forgiveness and the Compassion Method Sep 02, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura explore how The Compassion Method helps us navigate the wilderness of forgiveness. A litmus test is discussed to identify our present phase of forgiveness. Laura and Brian also guide us through the process of feeling our pain, overcoming shame, and forgiving ourselves and others. You'll likely learn that this process of forgiveness is healthier and more effective than you’re used to.

(Ep. 22) True Self and Faith Aug 12, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

An answer to listeners asking, “How does The Compassion Method connect to my faith?”
What does Laura mean when she says, “The Compassion Method does not require an adherence to any particular faith.”
How do we keep the core of our identity from getting wrapped up in an expression of our identity, i.e., mother, father, son, daughter, etc.?
Brian and Laura answer an enormous question, “Who is our true self, and what is our true identity?”
When we find ourselves lost and not knowing who we are, what’s the roadmap to our true selves?

(Ep. 21) The Trigger of Faith and Religion Jul 22, 2022

Religion is a major trigger for A LOT of people. It is a trigger in ways that you also might not expect. In this episode, we will discuss the triggering impact that religion has on both the religious and the non-religious. We will also review what a trigger is and how triggers can be a blessing in disguise.

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 20) The Compassion Method in the Marketplace Jul 01, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

A listener-question on the gift of enough and the role of protection in one’s journey
In the face of the “results matter” mindset in the workplace, how do we live Laura’s truth that “What you do matters, who you are matters more?" How do we navigate this as an employer?
Common triggers that come up in the workplace and how to identify them
How do we find health amid the lack of protection and security on our career journey?
The psychology of customer service and its tendency to fawn
Especially in the food service industry, how do we recognize the opportunity to bring comfort to ourselves in a moment of challenge, fear, or frustration?
The context of a “shame-high” especially in the marketplace
How do we navigate the pain and triggers of others while helping them to make a decision? What’s the impact of pain and fear in the sales process?

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 19) The Compassion Method in the Context of Marriage & Relationships Plus Some Thoughts on Being Single Jun 10, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

Laura’s approach to working with couples and how it differs from traditional marriage counseling.
Guidance for couples to see the heart or root issues.
Why do activities that encourage or sometimes force couples to connect sometimes miss the mark?
Laura breaks down her quote: “You can be the best person at learning how to communicate, but if you don’t know what to communicate, you will get nowhere.”
What roles do shame and blame have in our intimate relationships?
How do we recognize codependency and how is it affecting us?
A fresh perspective and encouragement for those who are single.

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 18) Brian’s Healing Journey May 20, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

How Brian ended up in Laura’s office for the first time and how he found himself on the path towards his great awakening.
Why do the words awareness, comfort, & discovery not only describe The Compassion Method but also how these words were brought to life for Brian during this process.
Brian shares four main protectors that he came face to face with, in his journey through The Compassion Method.
What steps can we take to discover the wound behind the pain and engage our adult brain providing us a new perspective?
Brian & Laura discuss The 10 Gifts, a core part of The Compassion Method, and how these have impacted Brian during the healing process.
How does The Compassion Method increase our capacity for love?

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 17) Social Media & Emotional Health Apr 29, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

The state of artificial intelligence as it affects our emotional health.
The documentary The Social Dilemma and the unintended consequences that have come with the rise of social media.
How the algorithms of today’s A.I. exploit our pain and unmet need, as well as the opportunity it presents to us.
The way that social media is a megaphone for the knowledge of good and evil.
How can social media become a medication for our emotional well-being?
Laura guides Brian through The Remote Control Exercise

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 16) Answering Your Questions Apr 08, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura answer questions submitted by our listeners. Tune in to hear the discussion!
Questions include:

How does The Compassion Method work itself out in the context of my faith?
How do I journey through The Compassion Method in the context of marriage? How do I focus on myself, but also journey together as a couple?
If you and your spouse have two different attachment styles, what does reconciling look like?
How do I continue to live and thrive in community with others while growing in my emotional health?
How can Laura help when I feel disconnected from feeling or knowing myself as a child?
Is The Compassion Method a tool I can use for mental illness?

You can submit a question for a future podcast episode at https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask.

(Ep. 15) Deep Dive Into Famous Quotes from Laura Duncan (Part 2) Mar 04, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura take a deep dive into the following quotes from Laura:

“Your adult self is like a website, and your child self is your coding: change your coding and you change the website.”
“The bigger the trigger, the younger you are.”
“Every capital letter emotion is a child emotion.”
“The connection to who we are versus what we do heals shame.”
“You can’t hurt people or help people.”

(Ep. 14) Deep Dive Into Famous Quotes From Laura Duncan (Part 1) Feb 04, 2022

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura take a deep dive into the following quotes from Laura:

"What you do matters, but you matter more."

“Self-compassion starts with you, but ends in a party.”

"Feel your pain, get comfort, go play."

"In early childhood development, we need connection like we need food and water."

(Ep. 13) The Compassion Method™ for Students: An Interview With Students Laura Taught Jan 07, 2022

In this special episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura interview a group of students that have journeyed through The Compassion Method™. The interview spotlights the power of The Compassion Method™ when the process is learned at a young age.

(Ep. 12) There’s more to your story: experience a new life today as you navigate your protectors. Dec 03, 2021

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

The definition and examples of protectors
Why doesn’t Laura encourage people to get rid of their protectors immediately?
How do we discover our true protectors?
Identifying our protectors: their connection with our triggered responses of flight, fight, freeze, & fawn
Engaging empathy with this newfound tool
What’s our goal in navigating our protectors?

(Ep. 11) Our Privilege in Pain: What You Haven’t Heard About Our True Self Nov 05, 2021

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:

If not to heal our pain, then what’s the goal of The Compassion Method™?
The link between true repentance and our true self
How Brian and Laura respond to triggers today, a before and after of implementing The Compassion Method™ Principles
Discovering pain as a privilege on the journey to our true self

(Ep. 10) 3 Practical Ways to Experience Joy and Heal Pain Oct 08, 2021

In this episode of Triggered and True, Brian and Laura discuss:
-Practical ways to connect to our true self, which allows us to experience both: the fullness of joy and the healing of pain
-Brian and Laura share a preview of The Compassion Method™: Master Course currently available for pre-sale at compassionmethod.net
-What is the connection between living from our true self and connecting with others in an authentic way?
-An in-depth look at the childhood picture exercise provided for free at compassionmethod.net
-How do we journey back to our true selves in moments or seasons of hopelessness?
Join the conversation here: https://www.triggeredandtrue.com/ask

(Ep. 9) The Knowledge of Good and Evil: Why Managing Our Shame Isn’t the Solution Sep 24, 2021

What if the endless pressure to be "good" is quietly doing as much damage as anything "bad" you've ever done?

In this episode of Triggered & True, Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise take on the idea Laura calls the root of nearly all anxiety and depression: the knowledge of good and evil.

Going back to the Garden of Eden, they unpack why the problem was never just knowing evil — it's the exhausting, never-ending chase to be good enough, the push-and-pull that keeps us trapped on the shame cycle and disconnected from who we really are.

Laura shares the distinction that changes everything: sin wasn't the only problem in the garden; shame was there too. Nobody drove Adam and Eve into the bushes; they hid on their own.

She and Brian explore God's first question — "Who told you that you were evil?" — how children start out blissfully free of this weight before becoming "shame conscious," and why so much of our striving is really a rat race to quiet the voice that says you'll never be enough.

Along the way: what Laura learned to work with men in a purity group, and why real forgiveness starts not with the offense, but with the wound underneath.

In this episode:

🔹 Why the knowledge of "good" can be as damaging as the knowledge of evil — and how it fuels the shame cycle

🔹 "Who told you that you were evil?" — why shame, not sin, is what kept Adam and Eve hiding

🔹 How children begin free and slowly become "shame conscious" — and what that reveals about your true self

🔹 What weeping men in a purity group discovered: your struggle was never who you are

🔹 Why "no one can hurt you" the way you think — and how present pain is usually old pain being pressed on

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 8) What’s Your Body Telling You with Courtney Lancaster & Krystal Freise Sep 10, 2021

What if your racing heart, your tight chest, your panic — weren't signs something's wrong with you, but your body trying to protect you?

In this episode of Triggered & True, Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise open up the studio to two guests: life coach Courtney Lancaster and trauma-sensitive yoga teacher Crystal Freise.

Together they have a conversation about how triggers and trauma live in the body.

Each of them came to this work through their own "great awakening," and together they explore why emotional pain we never processed doesn't just stay in our minds — it gets stored in our bodies until it finds a way out.

Drawing on the science behind The Body Keeps the Score, polyvagal theory, and somatic experiencing, the group unpacks how your nervous system constantly scans for safety or danger, and why unfelt emotions get stored like a "trash can" that eventually overflows.

They also dive into why every triggered response — fight, flight, or shutdown — is actually your body brilliantly trying to keep you safe.

Crystal shares how trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness help you safely reconnect with your body, and Laura ties it all back to the heart of the Compassion Method: your triggers aren't the enemy; they're messengers.

In this episode:

🔹 What's physically happening in your body during a trigger — fight, flight, and the shutdown response

🔹 Why emotions you could never feel get stored in the body until the "trash can" overflows

🔹 How your nervous system learns that disconnection equals danger — and why emotional attunement matters so much

🔹 Trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness: gentle ways to befriend your body instead of fighting it

🔹 The reframe that changes everything: your trigger isn't a malfunction, it's your body protecting you

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 7) Laura’s Personal Journey Through Grief Aug 27, 2021

What if the most painful chapter of your life became the thing that helped you heal, and helped thousands of others heal too?

In this deeply personal episode of Triggered & True, Laura Duncan shares the story at the very heart of the Compassion Method: the illness and loss of her husband, Jeff.

Over a year of caregiving through ALS, raising four young children, and grieving both before and after his death, Laura discovered the truths that would eventually become her life's work.

Twelve years later, she and co-host Brian Freise walk through that journey with honesty and hope.

Laura talks about Jeff's remarkable faith — getting up every day believing he'd be healed, finishing a book three days before he died — and the two things she felt God gave her at the diagnosis that carried her through: that she'd always be okay, and never have to worry.

She and Brian open up the parts of grief we rarely say out loud: the loneliness even inside a strong marriage, the "compounded grief" where a present loss reopens childhood wounds, the shame that surrounds certain kinds of death, and the freedom of learning there's no right or wrong way to grieve.

If you're carrying a loss of any kind, this one is for you.

In this episode:

🔹 Laura's story — caregiving through her husband's ALS, and the grief that began at the diagnosis

🔹 Why all loss is grief: the job, the marriage, the season — not only death — and why you shouldn't measure your pain against anyone else's

🔹 "Compounded grief": how a present loss can reopen wounds from childhood, and why that makes grief hit harder

🔹 The shame surrounding certain losses, including suicide and overdose, and why someone is never defined by how they died

🔹 Why there's no secret formula for grief, and how making your world small, one hour at a time, can carry you through

This episode touches on loss, caregiving, and grief, including a compassionate discussion of suicide. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a local support line.

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 6) The Remote Control Exercise Aug 13, 2021

What if you could put your worst trigger on pause, and finally hear what it's trying to tell you?

In this episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise walk through one of the most practical tools in the Compassion Method: the Remote Control Exercise.

It's a step-by-step way to move through a trigger at the moment and not to fix yourself, but to comfort the wound underneath and reopen your heart to receiving love.

Laura uses the image of a puppy with a hurt paw. The puppy, who's normally friendly, now nips at the very hand trying to help. This explains why we push comfort away exactly when we need it most.

Then she and Brian walk the five steps: pause the person or situation to stop the blame cycle, get honest about your big reaction emotions, funnel down to the tender ones underneath (it always comes back to sad, scared, or lonely), name which of the needs you're missing in that moment, and finally bring yourself compassion — before you "unpause" and step back into the world.

In this episode:

🔹 The Remote Control Exercise — a five-step way to walk yourself through a trigger in real time

🔹 The "puppy with the hurt paw": why we bite the hand that tries to comfort us

🔹 Why step one is pause — how stopping the blame cycle makes everything after it possible

🔹 Getting under the anger: how big reaction emotions funnel down to sad, scared, or lonely

🔹 Why this is discovery, not a fix — and why Laura waits before teaching it to anyone

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 5) The 10 Gifts -Tangibly Meeting Unmet Needs Jul 30, 2021

What if the emptiness you carry isn't a flaw but a list of gifts you were never given?

In this episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise introduce one of the most practical and moving pieces of the Compassion Method: the 10 Gifts.

These are the core emotional needs every child receives from birth to age 12 — and the ones whose absence quietly shapes how we trigger for the rest of our lives.

Laura explains why she calls them gifts instead of needs, why unmet needs (our "lack") drive as much of our pain as anything done to us, and why getting those needs met matters more than simply making the hurt go away.

Then she and Brian walked through all ten, from "I see you" and "I hear you" to protection, provision, affection, and "you are enough."

The most moving aspect is the underlying hope: even if parents couldn't provide these gifts, people can still receive them, often from unexpected sources like a coach, a coworker, or a friend.

In this episode:

🔹 The 10 Gifts every child needs from ages 0–12 — and why Laura frames them as gifts, not needs

🔹 Pain vs. unmet need: why your "lack" drives your triggers as much as anything that was done to you

🔹 Why getting your needs met matters more than making the pain go away — and what medication is really for

🔹 The self-inventory you can actually do: honestly asking which gifts you did and didn't receive

🔹 The hope at the center: how the gifts your parents couldn't give can still be received from others

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 4) What Compassion Is And What It Is Not... Jun 04, 2021

What if the compassion you keep waiting for from everyone else has to start with you?

In this episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise dig into what Brian calls the "X factor" of emotional health: compassion. But before they get to what it is, Laura clears away what it isn't — because most of us have been mistaking pity and sympathy for the real thing, and the difference changes everything.

Laura draws the line clean: pity sees you as the worst thing that's happened to you, sympathy feels sorry for you, but compassion feels with you.

She points to Jesus weeping at the tomb of Lazarus — grieving alongside people even though he knew he was about to raise him — as the picture of meeting someone right where they are instead of rushing to fix them.

Then she and Brian turn the lens inward to the line she's known for: "Self-compassion begins with you and ends in a party" — why being with your own pain finally tenderizes your heart and lets everyone else back in.

In this episode:

🔹 What compassion is NOT — how pity and sympathy quietly keep us from truly being with people

🔹 "I feel for you" vs. "I feel with you" — the difference that separates sympathy from genuine compassion

🔹 Why Jesus wept at Lazarus's tomb — and what it teaches about meeting people in their pain

🔹 The parenting trap of skipping past a child's feelings to "fix" them with logic — and what to do instead

🔹 "Self-compassion begins with you and ends in a party" — why being with your own pain opens the gate for others

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 2) Shame Vs. Identity Jun 04, 2021

What if the problem was never that you're broken — it's that you believed you were?

In this episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise get to the root beneath the roots: shame, and the difference between what you do and who you are.

If you've spent your life trying to "get better," Laura offers a reframe that gives genuine relief — the goal was never to get fixed, because you were never broken to begin with.

Working through the story of the Garden of Eden, Laura unpacks where shame really comes from — not the mistake, but the hiding — and the question she finds most powerful in the whole story: "Who told you that you were evil?"

She and Brian explore why chasing "good" keeps us trapped on the same seesaw as "bad," how shame gets quietly introduced in childhood "good boy," "bad girl", and the simple truth at the center of it all: what you do matters, but you matter more.

In this episode:

🔹 Why "getting better" can't be the goal — and how a fix-it mindset quietly feeds shame

🔹 Shame's origin in the Garden of Eden — and why the hiding, not the mistake, did the actual damage

🔹 "Who told you that you were evil?" — the question that reframes how we picture God's response to us

🔹 Shame says what you do is who you are; identity says you are who you are regardless of what you do

🔹 How shame gets taught in childhood — and the countercultural truth that "what you do matters, but you matter more"

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 3) What You Don't Know About a "Trigger"? Jun 04, 2021

What if you could stay at peace — even when everything around you says you shouldn't?

In this episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise slow down on the word at the heart of the entire show: triggered.

It's become a throwaway word online, but Laura gives it a definition that changes everything — "an irrational response to a rational or irrational situation" — and shows why understanding it can feel like a superpower.

Laura compares a trigger to an allergic reaction: the racing heart, the tight chest, the foggy brain, the thoughts you don't normally think — and the relief that comes the moment you realize nothing is wrong with you.

Together, she and Brian unpack what's happening in the brain when the amygdala hijacks your "adult" mind and drops you into a five-year-old's, why that leaves you stuck exactly when you most want to stay calm, and why the anxiety so many of us live with is really the pain underneath the trigger.

In this episode:

🔹 Laura's definition of a trigger — and why it means you can be okay even when your circumstances aren't

🔹 The "emotional allergic reaction": how to recognize a trigger by what it does to your body and mind

🔹 What's really happening in the brain — fight, flight, or freeze — when the amygdala takes over

🔹 Why the calm, capable things you learned vanish the instant you get triggered — and why that isn't failure

🔹 Why triggers aren't the enemy: how they're part of your design, and a doorway to your true self

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

(Ep. 1) Triggered and True Feb 11, 2021

What if you were never broken to begin with?

This is where it starts. In the very first episode of Triggered & True, emotional health consultant Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Freise introduce the Compassion Method™ — a process for understanding your emotional triggers, healing shame, and reconnecting with your true self. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to fix yourself, this episode is the beginning of your journey to finding true rest.

Laura shares how the method was born — from her own story of grief and loss, to friends gathered in her living room, to grown men "snot crying" in coffee shops as the walls came down. Brian, a client of two years turned co-host, explains why he came in feeling broken and left feeling empowered. Together they unpack what the show's name really means: you have to walk through your triggered self to reach your true self.

In this episode:

🔹 Why "you don't need to be fixed" is the first thing Laura tells everyone who sits across from her

🔹 What the Compassion Method is — and why Laura is a life consultant, not a therapist or life coach

🔹 How shame wires the brain for fight-or-flight — and why willpower can't reach the pain underneath

🔹 Where faith fits in — and why the method works just as powerfully for those who don't share it

🔹 The goal beneath it all: healing that isn't becoming someone new, but returning to who you've always been

New here? This is the perfect place to begin the journey!

📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://triggeredandtrue.com/weeklydose

🔗 Learn more:

https://triggeredandtrue.com

https://lauraduncan.com

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