Developing a Healthy Relationship with Anger: How to Connect with and Release Anger

In this episode, Matt speaks with Psychotherapist, Nyle Biondi, about anger and how important it is to connect with and release anger from our mind and body. Anger can serve a great purpose if we consciously work with it. It can help us step into our power, and be a messenger of unmet needs or crossed boundaries. Many of us have social conditioning that tells us anger is inappropriate, or perhaps you were even shamed for being angry. Connecting with your anger in a healthy way might just be what's missing from your healing journey.
The concepts and questions we explore in this episode are:
1. Anger 101
a. Other words to identify anger
b. The difference between anger and rage
c. Ways unprocessed anger shows up
d. Your relationship with anger
e. How to identify it?
f. Implosive vs explosive anger
g. Why do we repress anger?
h. Why anger is helpful and why we need it
2. The connection between anger and other emotions - primary and secondary feelings
3. The challenges of exploring anger
4. The benefits of exploring anger
5. How to connect and activate anger in a healthy way
6. How to release anger from the body
a. Inner child work - letting your inner child have the temper tantrum it didn't get to have
7. How to soothe your nervous system after feeling anger
a. Soothing is like reparenting
3 steps to processing anger:
1. Connect and activate
a. Past traumas
b. Daily stressors
c. Personality traits
2. Release
a. Primal screaming into a pillow
b. Punching pillows
c. Slamming pillows on your bed
d. Chopping wood
e. Batting cages
f. Demo rooms
3. Soothe
a. Deep, slow, and long belly breathing - in through the nose and out slow through the mouth
b. Hold your hand on your heart
c. Listen to a guided meditation.
d. Focus on positive sensations in your body
e. Listen to your favourite song
f. Smell something nice
g. Talk to a friend
Today's Guest: Nyle Biondi
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[@kennethbailey9853]

So Wonderful that You Cover these Topics no one else may want to touch. 😊

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you! It's important to address these often overlooked topics to help people develop healthier emotional habits. We're glad you found it valuable! Thanks for always tuning in!🥰

[@behroozshahdaftar4209]

I also believe that many of us who struggle with expressing anger than to take out our anger on ourselves.

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thank you for sharing your insight. It's true that many of us struggle with expressing anger and often end up turning it inward. Recognizing this is a crucial step towards healthier emotional expression and self-care. Your perspective is valuable, and we appreciate your contribution to this important conversation.🤩

[@enzomthethwa5861]

Ha! This is exactly what you taught me Matt!

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear that the podcast episode resonated with what we've discussed. Keep applying those insights-you're doing great!🤩 - Matt

[@kso808]

I think I have read somewhere that repressed anger can also result in depression. Is this true?

[@GayMenGoingDeeper]

Yes, that's true. Repressed anger can indeed contribute to depression. It's important to acknowledge and address anger in healthy ways to maintain emotional well-being. Thanks for bringing up this important point!😍