How To Manage Anger

We all get angry—but what do you do with it? In this candid episode, Andrew and Catherine explore the role of anger in our lives, especially when we’ve been taught to suppress it or feel shame for having it. They share deeply personal stories from childhood and parenting, unpack how anger manifests in the body, and offer practical tools for managing big emotions in healthy, non-destructive ways.

From recognizing your triggers to learning how to release built-up energy before it explodes, this conversation is full of useful takeaways for anyone who wants to handle anger with more awareness and grace.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why anger is a normal (and even necessary) emotion
• How unprocessed anger can show up physically and emotionally
• Strategies for defusing tension in the moment (even if you’re at a 10!)
• The importance of self-awareness and communicating your emotional state
• Safe and effective ways to release anger—without harming relationships
• How to identify when anger has turned into something more dangerous

Resources & Mentions:

• Box breathing technique
• Rebounding for emotional release
• The power of 30 minutes alone (Catherine’s go-to reset strategy)
• Creating a calm home when you’re a sensory-sensitive parent
• The “Instant Pot” analogy for pressure and emotional release
• Domestic violence resources (linked in show notes)

Disclaimer:

Anger is human. Violence is not. If someone in your life is harming you physically, emotionally, or verbally, please seek help. Your safety matters. We’ve included crisis resources in the episode description.

Your Glimmer of the Week:

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