Forrest and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira talk about healthy (and unhealthy) anger. They challenge the common framing of anger as a “secondary emotion,” and explore why anger matters, how it relates to trauma, and what it can tell us about our wants and needs. They discuss how to access healthy protest and work with less healthy forms of anger like ... Show More
Nov 17
Dealing with Guilt Trips, Boundaries, and Non-Monogamy: November Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about effective communication, healthy relationships, and contentment. They explore how defining boundaries, taking maximum reasonable responsibility, and extending an olive branch can help manage ongoing confl ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 10
How to Be Yourself: Authenticity in Relationships with Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very fun episode, Forrest and Elizabeth discuss how to get on the same team in a relationship. They explore how conditions of worth, masking, and developmental trauma can get in the way of showing up authentically, and how falling into common relationship roles can reinfo ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2024
98 - Anger Management FAQ
Do you find yourself getting angry more often than you'd like?Or perhaps you lose you temper at those that you love, and know that if things don't change, you may lose the people that matter the most to you?If so, you’re not alone. In today’s episode of the Anger Secrets Podcast, ... Show More
10m 37s
Aug 16
146 - The Hidden Cost of Anger (and How to Heal)
For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.In this heartfelt episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs explores the emotional toll of anger—not just on the people around you, but on your own sense of self. If you’ve ever whispered an apology and still fel ... Show More
10m 14s
Aug 9
145 - Breaking the Cycle of Generational Anger — Cameron’s Story
For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.In this deeply moving episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs shares the powerful transformation of Cameron—a husband, father and successful businessman—who took brave steps to change the legacy of anger in his ... Show More
19m 37s
Jun 2025
EMDR Therapy for Anger Management
Anger is a powerful emotion, but when it feels uncontrollable or destructive, it can take a toll on your relationships, health, and peace of mind. In this episode, we explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, originally developed to treat trauma, i ... Show More
20m 50s
Sep 20
151 - The Hidden Link Between Alcohol and Anger
For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.Have you ever poured a drink to unwind, only to find yourself angrier than before? In this eye-opening episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs explores the often misunderstood connection between alcohol and ang ... Show More
9m 41s
May 2025
132 - How To Stop Anger Before It Starts
For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.Sometimes, it takes just one angry outburst to hurt someone you love or to do unrepairable relationship damage. In this episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs dives into how to stop anger before it escalates. ... Show More
9m 58s
May 2025
3601: How to Practice Self-Compassion Through Anger by Kristine Klussman on Personal Growth and Development
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3601: Kristine Klussman explores how anger often masks deeper emotional pain and disconnection from the self, and how pract ... Show More
9m 32s