Can’t let go of your anger? This is why... (Episode 288)

Still holding onto anger? You’re not alone... but it could be stealing your peace of mind. In this powerful episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m breaking down why anger lingers long after the moment has passed — and how you can finally start letting your anger go. Learn why anger is often a mask for deeper pain, how it becomes tied to your identity, and why holding onto anger might feel safer than facing what’s underneath. More importantly, discover practical ways to release your anger, without pretending nothing happened. Because real healing starts when you choose peace over punishment. So whether you’re dealing with resentment or emotional burnout, or you're just tired of feeling weighed down by the past, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and move forward with clarity. 

👉 Letting anger go in a healthy way starts here... so, let's talk!

💡 TL;DR: Holding onto anger feels like control — but it’s actually stealing your peace of mind. 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one simple thing you can do today to start loosening your grip on any anger that you’ve been carrying?

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17333  

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 286: Emotional Boundaries https://ltamh.com/?p=17181

Episode 279: Expressing Yourself https://ltamh.com/?p=16628 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Anger and mental health

0:54 Learning how to work through anger

2:47 A word about anger and the state of the world

5:08 Understanding anger and how anger manifests

8:33 Why is letting go of resentment and anger hard?

17:28 How to deal with anger 

30:04 Final tips and next time

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful menta