Angry At The Right Things

When we stop judging our painful emotions like anger and hate, but instead seek to understand them, we master them vs. allowing them to master us. Bronwyn gives practical examples of how we can pivot from seeing our emotions and bodily pain as problematic, to recognizing the brilliant wisdom they communicate.

Earn therapy CE credits from Bronwyn at The Center for Anger & Integration: https://www.integrateanger.com/

In an interview with Kristen Boice, from Close the Chapter podcast, Bronwyn shares how to differentiate from our parents and give ourselves the approval we need, moving toward Self-attachment. This allows us to surrender false hope for relationships that harm us, and to live like we matter -- because we do.

Dr. Derrick Hines from the Pain & Performance Podcast shares listener questions for Bronwyn, including:

- The difference between anger & hatred

- How men are more likely to dissociate from feelings than women

- Which emotions are most linked with the use of pornography

Bronwyn's CE trainings for mental health practitioners are available at https://www.integrateanger.com/ 

Bronwyn talks with Dr. Ali Najafian Jazi, psychiatrist and psychotherapist about the power of experiencing and expressing all emotions. We discuss how emotions don't dissipate when ignored, but stagnate within our body, making us sick, and how healing and closure comes through listening to our body, and responding with compassion.

Dr. Jazi can be contacted at: www.drjazi.com, and info@drjazi.com

Bronwyn speaks with Alecia Jacobson, host of the Spirit of a Badass podcast, about the nuances of anger and how forgiveness factors in. We discuss the somatic effects of anger in the brain and body, sharing personal anecdotes that inform and inspire, such as how anger is part of a lifelong journey toward self-nurture.

The word "schadenfreude" entails a type of all-too-common sadism, where we delight in the misfortunes of others. Most schadenfreude is unconscious, but when we become aware of and name it, we're able to slay the evil monster, creating more life in the world, by eradicating hate.

Discern the difference between being nice and being kind, and how healing childhood shame enables true embodied kindness. Kind people feel anger at unkindness and address it, making the world a safer place for everyone.

This is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Derrick Hines, Physical Therapist and host of The Pain & Performance Podcast. We discuss the intersection of mental and physical health – overcoming the false distinction created by Western culture, as well as the role of HOPE in healing.  

Humans have a sacred vocation to restore balance in the world and our lives, which entails bringing about accountability and reciprocity. In order to do this, we must restore balance within us, dislodging guilt and shame, to be responsible for ourselves. This allows us to reclaim our dignity and empower others around us.

Bronwyn and psychiatrist Dr. Caroline Giroux discuss the human need for closure and how this can foster compulsive control over our lives and those around us. We reflect on the role of shame in this formula, and how to release it -- giving ourselves the closure and completion we need. 

Forgiveness is a choice not to foster hatred, but it doesn't mean we don't feel it when we think of the person... or ride by their house. The relationship between hate, love and forgiveness is more nuanced than we've been taught, and is designed to give us wisdom.

Bronwyn shares with Katie the profound conversation she had with her mother about parental rejection, exploring the paradox of how children desperately need their parents but don’t know it – as parents are also the source of their pain. Bronwyn offers insights on being a secure base for our children.