Episode 44: Why Anger is a Surprising Friend, What Happens When You Avoid It, and How to Create Space for Healthy Expression of Anger in Your Family

Published: March 9, 2023, 8:49 a.m.

b"Today's episode is all about anger. It's an emotion that can do great harm and one that also has great benefits. \\xa0\\n\\nWhether you thrive on anger or try your best to bury it, one thing's for sure\\u2014we all have to reckon with it. When you learn to work with your anger, it can become a powerful force for good in your life and in the lives of the people you love. Today, my friend Rowena Day (see Episode 31) returns to the podcast as we discuss how we've learned to create space for healthy anger in our lives.\\n\\nHere's what we cover: \\xa0\\n\\n1. Practical strategies to befriend and build trust with anger\\xa0\\n\\n2. The guilt and fear we feel about having anger\\xa0\\n\\n3. How to manage anger while parenting\\n\\n4. \\xa0Examples of speaking on behalf of anger vs. from it\\n\\n5. The problem with comparing our pain to the pain of others\\n\\n6. Jesus and anger\\n\\nBe sure to pick up your 3 free Boundaries for Your Soul resources.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors: \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\xa0\\n\\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. \\xa0\\n\\nVisit Brooklinen.com today and use code BESTOFYOU to save.\\n\\nGet 46% off Boundaries for Your Soul & The Best of You. \\xa0\\n\\nFind a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and \\xa0any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content \\xa0and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"