Most of us were taught one of two things about anger: swallow it whole, or let it rip. Neither is working out great for us. In this episode it’s just the two of us, talking about where we first learned what anger looks like, what’s usually hiding underneath it, and what to do when it shows up uninvited.
Patti opens up about her own long, complicated relationship with anger, and Jan puts her therapist hat on to help make sense of it all.
We get into:
The two extremes most of us grew up with, and the middle ground nobody showed us
Why picking a fight can feel easier than saying goodbye
The two-word phrase Jan and her husband use to keep each other humble
A “five-minute” check-in that’s more like ten (and worth every one)
There are no bad emotions, just information. If you’ve ever been told your anger was too much, or never got to have any at all, come sit with us for a bit. Then tell us what your anger has been trying to say.
Jan’s book, Gifts From a Challenging Childhood, and her free downloadable forms are available at https://mountainstreampublishingcompany.com/download
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*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a professional.
