In this thoughtful and deeply human episode of The EMDR Doctor podcast, Dr. Caroline Lloyd unpacks a complicated emotion many of us were taught to avoid: anger.

Why is it that anger feels so off-limits—especially for women? What if, instead of being something to hide or fix, anger was actually a sign of wisdom… of protection… of boundaries being drawn?

Dr. Lloyd explores how our culture silences anger, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways it’s scrubbed from our emotional and physical expressions, and why reclaiming this emotion is such a vital part of trauma recovery. Through client reflections, personal insights, and therapeutic wisdom, she explains how EMDR therapy can help us safely explore anger and get to what’s often underneath it: sadness, grief, and healing.

Whether you’re someone who fears your own anger, suppresses it, or feels overwhelmed by it—this episode offers a compassionate, eye-opening path forward.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Why anger often masks deeper emotions like sadness or betrayal

How EMDR helps uncover and resolve unprocessed emotions in a safe, regulated way

The difference between healthy anger and harmful expression

How acknowledging your anger can be a step toward reclaiming your voice, your safety, and your sense of self

Why anger doesn’t make you broken—it makes you human

Key Highlights:

A powerful reframe: anger as a protector, not a problem

How culture teaches us—especially women—to hide or erase anger

Botox culture and the emotional cost of smoothing over our expressions

The distinction between anger (emotion) and aggression (behaviour)

Client stories that show how trauma often pushes anger underground

The therapeutic power of EMDR in working through anger safely

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