Anger: Learning to Embrace Big Emotions

In this week's Short Talk on Talks with Dr Shafer,  Neurologist and  Jay-Shetty Certified Lifecoach Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of creating a new relationship with an emotion as old as time: anger. Through mastering our mindset, particularly focusing on the emotion of anger, Dr Shafer explains how we can learn to move through anger and other challenging emotions so that we can access our higher-level processing centers when triggered by anger. Dr Shafer introduces a framework for acknowledging and accepting emotions, emphasizing the need for self-regulation and the use of tools like breathing techniques and cognitive reframing to help regain control over our responses to our anger. Dr Shafer discusses how listeners can use her tool, the BUT Wheel, to help change the directionality of their thoughts to help get out of the loop of the limbic system and into the more reasoned regions of our brain. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding and processing emotions to foster personal growth and reclaim one's narrative from a neuroscience-informed perspective.

Takeaways:

• Anger is a natural emotion that needs acknowledgment.
• Suppressing anger can lead to explosive outbursts.
• Self-regulation is key to managing emotions effectively.
• Shame often accompanies feelings of anger.
• Using a framework can help navigate difficult emotions.
• Breathing and visualization can aid in emotional regulation.
• Reframing negative thoughts can change emotional responses.
• Growth occurs when we confront and process our emotions.
• Understanding the purpose of anger can provide insights.
• Practicing emotional tools in calm moments prepares us for challenges.

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Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. 

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse