The Real Reason You React Before You Think

Ever reacted to something and immediately thought, why did I do that? Avril unpacks the hidden "operating system" driving your reactions, the difference between your shadow self and best self, and why we're all wired to overreact before we even realise it. Using a personal story about feedback that floored her, she breaks down how childhood shapes our emotional defaults and gives you a practical way to pause, reflect, and respond instead of react. JUMP TO A CHAPTER : 00:00 When You React Without Knowing Why 01:32 Understanding Your Operating System 02:50 Avril's Story: Feedback That Broke Her 07:02 How the Shadow Self Forms in Childhood 09:29 We're All Meaning Making Machines 11:39 The Star Trek Trick for Reading People 15:09 Pausing to Reflect Before You React Ready to understand your reactions instead of being run by them? Hit follow and catch next week's episode of Ferals’ Den. 🦊Connect With Avril www.avrilmillar.com/links 📖Avril’s Book: Feral https://www.avrilmillar.com/feral#section4 This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio 🌐 http://www.ontrackstudio.com.au 📩 hello@ontrackstudio.com.au