This episode explores the ways in which generational anger gets passed down. It also explores ten myths of revenge anger.

How does power and expectation contribute to anger? This conversation explores how our need to be powerful men causes us to be unavailable or invulnerable men who then use anger as our primary response

A conversation about grief and loss and how our expectations of ourselves can be dramatically effected by it all. Also, we dive into the ways men are socialized to not feel their feelings openly.

A conversation on how our perceptions of control contribute to our anger.

A conversation with educator and author David Berger on his experiences with teens and young adults coping with anger issues. David's books and writing can be found at davidbergerbooks.com

summary This episode explores the topic of rage and its consequences for men. It discusses various ways in which rage manifests, such as physical aggression, verbal aggression, withdrawal, and passive-aggressive behavior. The episode emphasizes the negative impact of rage on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. It also highlights the physiological effects of rage, including cardiovascular issues, hormonal imbalances, weakened immune system, and neurological changes. The host shares personal experiences with rage and the journey towards healing and finding peace.

takeaways

• Rage can have severe consequences for individuals and their relationships.
• Rage manifests in various ways, including physical aggression, verbal aggression, withdrawal, and passive-aggressive behavior.
• Rage can lead to physiological effects such as cardiovascular issues, hormonal imbalances, weakened immune system, and neurological changes.
• Healing and finding peace from rage requires self-reflection, understanding, and seeking help.
• Taking responsibility for our anger and its impact on others is crucial for personal growth and healthier relationships.

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Summary: In this episode, the host explores the concept of triggers and their impact on anger management and emotional regulation. He discusses various triggers, including feeling disrespected, frustration and powerlessness, past traumas, stress, interpersonal conflicts, feelings of injustice or unfairness, addiction, external triggers, emotional inhibition, and stress management. The host emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, stress management, and intentional self-care in managing triggers and developing healthier responses.

Keywords: triggers, anger management, emotional regulation, feeling disrespected, frustration, powerlessness, past traumas, stress, interpersonal conflicts, injustice, unfairness, addiction, external triggers, emotional inhibition, stress management, mindfulness, self-care

Takeaways

• Triggers are invisible parts of us that get activated and can lead to unwanted anger responses.
• Feeling disrespected, frustration, powerlessness, past traumas, stress, interpersonal conflicts, feelings of injustice or unfairness, addiction, external triggers, emotional inhibition, and stress are common triggers for anger.
• Mindfulness and intentional self-care are important tools for managing triggers and developing healthier responses.
• Triggers can be disentangled and removed with patience and psychological work.
• Developing a mental routine, similar to a physical workout, can help in managing triggers and promoting emotional well-being.

Toxic anger is a manifestation of unresolved conflicts or traumas from early childhood that have not been properly processed. It can also arise from maladaptive thought patterns, neurological and hormonal imbalances, social learning, and systemic oppression. Toxic anger can have a significant impact on an individual's life and relationships, and it may lead to destructive behaviors and coping mechanisms. However, there are various strategies to manage toxic anger, including mindfulness, meditation, cognitive restructuring, physical exercise, journaling, seeking support, assertiveness training, and conflict resolution. It is important to challenge cultural norms and traditional gender roles to create spaces where men can embrace vulnerability and support each other in managing anger.