THE UNHOOKED PODCAST BY ANNIE HIGHWATER

Fire Starters and Chaos Creators!

Fire Starters and Chaos Creators!

August 5, 2026

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The Unhooked Podcast! 

“Fire Starters and Chaos Creators” 

The People Who Light the Match and Walk Away 

The Emotional Arsonists in Our Lives  

Many of us have known people who create a problem, trigger an argument, make a reckless decision, spread gossip, stir conflict, or disrupt an entire family system—and then act as if nothing happened. 

When others react to the damage, suddenly the focus shifts from what they did to how everyone else responded. The fire starter becomes the victim. The people cleaning up the mess become the problem. 

We are not just talking about difficult people—you’re talking about a pattern that many survivors of dysfunctional families, addiction, trauma, and unhealthy relationships recognize immediately. 

This episode is about learning how to recognize these patterns and stop getting hooked into them.  

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