Understanding Suppressed Anger and Its Impact on Boundaries and Relationships with Melissa Hiemann

Host: Melissa Hiemann

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into a powerful yet often misunderstood emotion: anger. Specifically, we explore what happens when anger is suppressed due to childhood experiences where it wasn’t safe to express it. Host Melissa Hiemann breaks down the roots of suppressed anger, the impact it has on our relationships and self-perception, and how to reconnect with anger in a healthy way. Tune in for an insightful conversation on boundaries, self-awareness, and healing.

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   Introduction

   
   
   
   
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     Why anger is often labeled as “bad” or “dangerous”

     
     
   
   
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     How childhood experiences shape our relationship with anger

     
     
   
   
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     The cost of suppressing anger on our mental and physical well-being

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   The Roots of Suppressed Anger

   
   
   
   
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     Anger as a natural protective emotion

     
     
   
   
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     Family dynamics that lead to suppression (explosive vs. dismissive environments)

     
     
   
   
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     How suppression leads to people-pleasing and loss of self-identity

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   The Consequences of Suppressed Anger

   
   
   
   
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     How suppressed anger manifests (self-criticism, shame, chronic illness)

     
     
   
   
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     The link between anger and boundary-setting

     
     
   
   
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     The cycle of resentment, burnout, and passive-aggressive behaviors

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   How to Reconnect with Healthy Anger

   
   
   
   
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     Acknowledge and Validate Your Anger: Recognizing bodily sensations and emotions

     
     
   
   
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     Explore the Roots of Your Suppression: Understanding childhood conditioning

     
     
   
   
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     Practice Boundaries in Small Steps: Saying 'no' and protecting your energy

     
     
   
   
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     Express Anger Safely: Journaling, movement, and therapeutic support

     
     
   
   
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     Reframe Anger as a Protective Ally: Using anger as a tool for self-advocacy

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Conclusion

   
   
   
   
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     The importance of allowing anger to be felt and expressed healthily

     
     
   
   
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     Encouragement to reflect on personal experiences with anger

     
     
   
   
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     Reminder that emotions are valid and healing is always possible

     
     
   
   
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Guest Speaker (if applicable): Melissa Hiemann, Co-Founder of The Centre for Healing

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