Managing Reenactment Triggers: How to Break Old Patterns and Reclaim Your Voice with Dr. Tony Iezzi

Why do small moments unleash outsized reactions? In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Iezzi explains reenactments—those unconscious loops that pull us back into old stories. We unpack how everyday interactions can echo deeper themes like shame, abandonment, betrayal, or not being heard, and the 5-step approach to notice, regulate, name the theme, plan, and act differently. Straight talk, practical examples, and a clear path to break the cycle and respond with choice, not conditioning.

About the guest

Dr. Tony Iezzi is a clinical psychologist with 35+ years on the front lines of trauma recovery and co-author of Reenactments: Break the Behavior Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Trauma, Stress, and Everyday Life. His work helps people identify the core themes driving their reactions and replace automatic loops with intentional responses.

Key takeaways (bullet points)

• Reenactments = patterned loops where body–mind–brain replay past responses in present situations; it’s not only “big T” trauma—everyday moments can trigger old themes.

• Themes drive reactions (loss, abandonment, betrayal, humiliation, feeling unseen, feeling trapped, rescuer/underdog roles). Treat the theme, not just the obvious trigger.

• Normal reaction vs reenactment: normal passes quickly; reenactment lingers (hours/days) and feels disproportionate or hard to trace. Lingering is a red flag.

• Awareness is step one. Use daily journaling or meditation to capture incidents, feelings, and the underlying theme (e.g., “I felt shamed in that meeting”).

• Five-step method: 1) Awareness something happened; 2) Regulate (walk, journal, quiet time) to think clearly; 3) Name the theme; 4) Plan a different response; 5) Execute (e.g., a direct, calm conversation next day).

• Motives matter: act from self-respect and needs, not people-pleasing; otherwise you recreate the loop.

• Expect recurrence. Triggers will happen; the goal isn’t zero triggers—it’s choosing differently when they appear.

• Face it, don’t avoid it. Avoidance keeps you stuck; approach the scary moment with a prepared plan to reclaim your voice and align with who you want to be.

How to connect with the guest

• Connect with Dr. Tony Iezzi for speaking, workshops, or clinical insights via his Facebook profile.

• Pre-order Dr. Iezzi's book using this link

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