Are you expressing anger in unexpected ways?

Maybe you’ve been way more aggressive toward undeserving folks, inanimate objects, or fellow drivers because it feels safer or is the only way to express the anger you’re feeling with all the unrest in the world.

Or maybe you’re guilty of spending hours thinking of the perfect comeback to a snide comment left on a social media post.

With all of the global divisiveness we’re experiencing, and it being the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to bring the concept of displaced aggression or anger to your attention.

If your anger is surprising you or coming out sideways, you might be displacing it.

In this episode, I’ll break down what it is, how to know if you’re displacing your aggression, and healthier, more productive ways we can channel and manage our anger.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/720

I am so excited to have my new pal, couples therapist and author Dené Logan, on the show to talk about her new book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within.

There's a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the masculine and feminine, and Dené does an amazing job of breaking this concept down.

We also shared our experiences with codependency in relationships and the importance of taking responsibility for our part in things (which includes understanding what activates you and being able to talk about it).

Dené offered so much wisdom in this conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/719

Do you ever wonder when it’s appropriate to set a boundary?

Or do you wish you knew what boundaries to set?

Maybe unhealthy behavior was normalized in your family of origin, making it difficult to know when a request is “reasonable.”

If so, this episode is for you. It’s the second in a two-part series about boundaries and high-functioning codependency (HFC). In this one, we’re covering the five types of boundaries, three boundary styles, and tips for when to set a boundary and how to do it.

You can catch Part 1 here, where we covered boundary basics and talked about the unique challenges HFCs have in setting boundaries.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/718