Why Small Fights Feel So Intense — And Why Logic Doesn’t Help

One minute you’re in an ordinary moment — the next, you’re dealing with tears, anger, shutdown, or intensity that feels wildly out of proportion. And you’re left wondering: What just happened… and why does this feel so serious? In this episode, Martina unpacks why small moments can trigger massive reactions — and why these moments don’t come from drama, weakness, or emotional immaturity, but from a nervous system that has learned to treat certain situations as threat. Using a real-life st...