Breaking Up With Toxicity

EP 16: It’s Not Your Anger — It’s Your Relationship With It


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Anger isn’t the problem — it’s how we use it. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Maria Shkreli, LMHC, breaks down anger, the three faces of toxic rage — Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Splitting, and Narcissistic Rage — the enabler, and how they destroy connection, trust, and peace.

You’ll learn how these emotional explosions start, what fuels them, and why they’re more about fear and control than strength. Maria shares powerful examples of what this looks and sounds like in real life — from the partner who screams to feel seen, to the parent who weaponizes silence, to the coworker who burns bridges to protect their ego.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to recognize, stop enabling, and start healing from the rage that runs deep in dysfunctional systems. Because you can’t call it passion when it’s really pain.

Listen if you’ve ever:

  • Walked on eggshells around someone’s temper
  • Confused chaos with love
  • Felt guilty for setting boundaries
  • Or realized your anger has been running the show

 It’s time to face the fire without letting it burn you.

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Breaking Up With ToxicityBy Maria Shkreli