Managing Triggers: The Glass Dome

What protects your recovery when it feels like the outside world is full of triggers? In this episode, we use the analogy of “the glass dome”: a metaphorical boundary that shields you from toxic messaging, triggers, and external noise – and helps you stay true to your own health legacy.

We look at how to strengthen your “glass dome” and how to stay inside it, even when conflicting beliefs try to break through. Whether you’re feeling destabilised by diet talk or struggling with comments, it’s a useful tool to keep on hand – and not just in recovery. We’ll also talk about how this analogy can serve you into your recovered life, be that parenthood, the comparison trap, or something else entirely. 

Topics covered:

• What the “glass dome” metaphor means in recovery
• Why mental protection matters 
• What strengthens the dome (and what doesn’t)
• Defining your personal non-negotiables 
• How to handle triggering comments 
• Differentiating between temporary and long-term discomfort
• Prompts to help define your own “glass dome”

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Meg
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Safia
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Email: safia.s.muzaffar@gmail.com
Beyond Body Coaching: www.beyondbodyimage.com/

Em (copywriter & editor)
Instagram: @em_schone

Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.