In this episode, Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist, podcaster and anger expert,who discusses her personal experiences with depression, and her focus on addressing the root causes of mental and physical illnesses.

She also explores the importance of acknowledging and managing internal feelings, particularly anger, for personal growth and decision-making, and the challenges of parenting in managing children's emotions and behaviours.

Finally, she discusses strategies for managing anger in relationships and the role of therapists in managing their own emotions while helping others.

Main topics

• Anger as a common cause of depression
• Helping people express and manage their anger
• How only managing symptoms does not address the root causes of mental and physical illnesses
• The importance of acknowledging and addressing one's internal feelings, particularly anger and betrayal, for personal growth and decision-making
• Why suppressing or ignoring anger can lead to stagnation and cause mental health issues
• The concept of anger as a core emotion and its role in various mental health conditions
• The need to understand the process of repression or dissociation of anger to better manage related mental health issues
• Why validating children's anger is crucial for developing individuality and emotional regulation
• The challenges of parenting, particularly the difficulties in managing children's emotions and behaviours
• The need to differentiate between the expression of anger and the anger itself
• Personal strategies for managing anger and resentment in relationships and the importance of real-time expression of feelings.

Action items You can find out more about Bronwyn or sign up for her podcast at https://angryattherightthings.com/or at her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bronwyn.schweigerdt/