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That Anger Management Crap

Losing the War: No More!

So I was a little scattered and disconnect on this one. I still wanted to share what has been going on the last few days. I had a strange experience with what I have been told is anxiety. Thanks so much for sticking with me while we take a detour from our regular content.

Losing the War: Failure

Everything's zen... I don't think so! After going to the doctor and talk to a councilor only a couple times I feel like I should be better. I, in my head, have made it out like everyone expects that as well. Maybe it should be and I'm just that messed up!

Losing The War: Everything's Zen

As we go through our day there is one thing that keeps us going. Hope. Hope is what makes you put one foot in front of the other. When it is gone so is that light at the end of the tunnel.

Losing the War: All Hope is Gone

It often feeling like we are at war with our emotions. We fight to keep our anger under control. We fight to not fall back into old patterns. When we can focus on this battle alone it seems doable. When our energy is split between many emotions it can feel overwhelming.

Losing The War

There are two ideas in Buddhist philosophy I have used both to help me in my journey. I thought I would share them with you. No matter your faith or beliefs these ideas can be very helpful. FYI, I am not trying nor do I want to convert you to any other beliefs.

Buddhist Philosophy and Anger

I know has been awhile since my last episode. I apologize for that. In this episode I share what has been going onto cause that absence. I also share a story about a HUGE fight my wife and I had. It's not all bad though, I did learn something about myself in that moment. I will share with you what I learn and maybe you can learn from it as well.

My Absence, A Big Fight, and An Epiphany

“Liquid Courage” as it is often referred can play a huge role in anger. There are certain predictable things that will happen when we drink alcohol. It is not the best for ourselves or our anger to mix the two. I talk about some of the things that we can experience when we drink while angry.

Alcohol and Anger

We often confuse the cause of our anger with the stimulus for our anger. We need to separate our anger from what we think is the cause if we ever want to really learn to handle it in a healthy way. Today I talk briefly about REBT therapy and irrational beliefs.Join me on my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

The Reason Is Not The Reason

What do we do when we encounter difficult situations or people? Should we avoid them to maintain our growth? Should we never put ourselves in a difficult situation again? Do you know when to walk away to not get angry? Today I will share some ideas on this this can help maintain our peace of mind. Learn how to deal with those difficult people and situations. Thank you Dustin Chenney & Carolyn Marks for joining me on Patreon.Join me on my new Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

Know When To Walk Away

When we read any story, myth, poem, limerick, whatever about a hero they all have a very similar structure. This structure can show us a pretty accurate view of what our journey will be as we work with our anger.What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler https://youtu.be/Hhk4N9A0oCAJoin me on my new Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

The Hero's Journey

When we are in the grip of fear and stress it can manifest as anger. When it does it can cause us to be ashamed of ourselves. To shut down and resist admitting we are wrong.Join me on my new Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

Fear, Stress, Shame, and Anger

I got Chrissy to sit down with me again. This time we talk about the long journey she and I took as I learned to handle my anger, let go of my control, and come to grips with the abuse I put her through. She shares some of the things she did when I was at my worst to deal with it. How she had plans to leave but just could never commit to the "right" time. Listen until the end as I learn something about her I never knew before. She is one very smart woman!Join me on my new Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

Chrissy And I Talk, Again

In relationships, it is important to have healthy boundaries. In order to do this we must know how. In this episode I share some ideas on how to set theses boundaries. Also how to handle it when boundaries are placed on us.Join me on my new Patreon page. Find the video for this episode there. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

Healthy Boundaries

I, for a long time, felt that anger was a very useful and valuable emotion. I have changed that idea some over the last few months. I think that real power for change lies in compassion.Join me on my new Patreon page. Find the video for this episode there. https://www.patreon.com/thatangerpodcast

Compassion Over Anger

Anger is an epidemic in our modern society. Road rage, workplace violence, and so much more. I want to help. I have taught anger management for years. Now I am bringing all that I have learned here. Each episode I will cover a topic related to anger and its many subtleties and nuances.

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