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Stevens new course: Finding Peace in Everyday Life (you choose how much to pay)Support Stevens work and links to other podcasts: stevenwebb.ukDonate paypal.me/stevenwebb or Buy Steven a coffeeSome mornings, worry arrives before our feet touch the floor. In this gentle meditation, Steven Webb helps us meet that anxious voice with kindness, settle into the body, and begin the day with a little more space around what feels uncertain.This is not about forcing worry away or pretending everything is fine. It is a chance to listen to the part of us that is trying to keep us safe, offer it company, and take the next small step with gentle courage.Who this meditation is forAnyone waking with a knot of worry about the day aheadAnyone feeling tense, tired or already on alert in the morningAnyone facing uncertainty without a clear answer yetAnyone who needs a kinder way to meet anxious thoughtsWhat this practice may help withFeeling less alone with morning worryCreating a little space around anxious thoughtsNoticing where worry is held in the bodyMeeting uncertainty with greater kindness and courageIf you'd like to contact Steven or support his work, go to https://stevenwebb.uk
Send us Fan MailWe're All More Complicated Than Our LabelsWhat happens when we decide who someone is before we actually know them?In this episode of Kyle Talks, I share a story from my time working as a cashier at Target during the 2020 election. A customer began talking to me about politics and made some pretty strong assumptions about the kind of people who supported Donald Trump.There was just one problem: she had no idea she was talking to one.The experience stuck with me—not because of the politics, but because of what it revealed about how easily we can create stories about entire groups of people based on assumptions, stereotypes, and our own beliefs.We break the conversation down into four parts:1. The Story — What happened at that Target checkout line.2. The Issue — Why we so often make assumptions about people we don't actually know.3. The Thoughts — What this says about political disagreement, human judgment, and the danger of putting people into simple boxes.4. The Solution — How we can challenge our own assumptions, stay intellectually honest, and become better at understanding people—even when we strongly disagree with them.You don't have to agree with someone.You don't have to like their decisions.But maybe we should be a little more careful about deciding who they are.Because people are almost always more complicated than the label we've given them.ConnectInsta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIf you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to hear your thoughts.Leave a rating, share the episode with someone who sees the world differently than you do, and join us as we continue building a culture of better conversations.Intro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show
There is something your brain is spinning right now, that you may never have been given a name for or a way out of. The thought you keep replaying. The conversation you keep recasting. The reel that loads up again and again without resolution, making you feel worse each time and no closer to clarity. That is rumination. And according to the neuroscience, it is the single greatest pre-diagnostic factor for depression and anxiety we have identified, and we are all doing it more than we ever have.Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science writer whose work sits at the intersection of neurobiology, emotion, and mental health. Her new book, Mind Drama, is the most rigorous and humane investigation of rumination yet written: what it is, why your brain does it, what it is actually trying to tell you, and how to use a specific neurobiologically grounded framework to loosen its grip.In this conversation, you will explore:Why rumination is a survival response gone rogue, and why knowing that changes how you relate to your own spinning thoughtsWhat a brain scan of Donna's own ruminating mind revealed, and what those red swirls in the default mode network actually mean for your daily lifeWhy midlife may be the season when old ruminative patterns return with the most force, and what that signal is asking you to hearThe research showing that women ruminate at significantly higher rates than men, why this is, and what the neuroscience says about the acting-in pattern and its link to depressionThe MIST framework: a four-step neurobiological practice for naming the mental movies, emotions, and somatic sensations underneath your rumination so the brain can actually let goWhy rumination is never random, always circling the question of whether you matter to the people who matter most to youIf you have ever told yourself to stop thinking about something and found you could not, this conversation is for you.You can find Donna at: Healing Together Substack | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we are sitting down with Candace Dellacona, a trust and estates attorney who is also personally in this season, to talk about the caregiving years, and what it costs you when you are pulled in every direction at once, not just logistically but in terms of who you are and who you thought you would be by now. If you are caring for an aging parent, a younger dependent, or both at the same time, this one was made for you. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts, so you do not miss any upcoming episodes.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us Fan MailWhat keeps a person moving forward after loss, trauma, disappointment, and heartbreak?This week on Here's What We Know, we sit down with country music artist Michael Peterson, known for hits like Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie, From Here to Eternity, and When the Bartender Cries.Michael shares the story behind the music, how he survived a childhood marked by abuse, loss, and learning challenges. He almost gave up on music twice, and then one phone call came right when he needed it most.We also talk about what Michael calls "The Habit of Hope," a simple but powerful practice that helped him keep going when life gave him every reason to quit.Michael went on to become a platinum artist in country music, a published author of eight books, and someone who's performed for deployed service members across three continents. But his real story starts much earlier, and it's about learning to see 50 feet ahead when you can't see 50 miles.If you've ever questioned whether your hard work is worth it, this episode is for you.In This Episode:Overcoming childhood trauma and finding meaningWhy "overnight success" took 25 yearsThe habit of hope and how to redirect your thoughtsWhat happens when you almost give up right before your breakthroughWhy learning disabilities don't define youHow to keep making art when nobody's watchingThe power of second seasons in life and careerWhy you might have already done your best work and don't know it yetThis episode is sponsored by:Dignity MemorialBio:Michael Peterson is a country music artist, singer-songwriter, author, and speaker. He's had multiple hit records, including "Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie," "From Here to Eternity," and "When the Bartender Cries." He's written or co-authored eight books and has performed over 300 shows for deployed service members. His new albums, "Down on the Farm" and "We Are Veterans," are being released commercially for the first time through Star Vista Records.Website: https://www.michaelpetersonmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpetersonmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.peterson.106YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc30Jzs0yP_UbAFa3prIJxwTags: Michael Peterson, The Habit of Hope, Overcoming Trauma, Resilience, Personal Growth, Country Music, Faith, Perseverance, Mental Health, Motivation, Life Lessons, Singer Songwriter, Nashville, Inspiration, Hope, Drink Swear Steal and LieConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!
As agentic AI gets more advanced, how do we decide where its independence should start and stop?In this episode of Tech Tomorrow, David Elliman speaks with consultant and author Sam Newman about setting boundaries for agentic AI in large-scale systems. They also discuss why planning for uncertainty is now a key issue for many business leaders, and how doing small experiments with AI is ultimately the best approach.Sam points out that non-determinism in agentic AI is a major challenge because its results are not always predictable. When these AI workflows are connected, small mistakes early on can spread and impact later parts of the system. To handle this, Sam suggests breaking systems into smaller, manageable parts and adding checks between steps to catch problems early. He also highlights the importance of being able to trace issues and roll back changes, so teams can fix problems and recover from failures. These steps are only possible if boundaries are set early and humans stay in the loop throughout.They also talk about designing systems, so AI does not become a complicated dependency. One way is to keep AI tasks separate, using clear boundaries and security measures, often treating them as their own services within specific business areas. This makes it easier to manage data securely and to swap out models or vendors as technology changes and providers rise and fall.Of course, costs make things even more complicated. Token-based pricing models can lead to unpredictable expenses, much like the early days of cloud computing, where many businesses were shocked that the promise of cost-cutting wasn't delivered on. Subscription models for AI software can also hide high computing costs, making it hard for decision-makers to know how much they are really spending on agentic AI.Overall, Sam's main point is clear: try small, controlled experiments with agentic AI, but do not let them manage your large-scale systems without oversight, clear boundaries, and a way to undo changes if something goes wrong.Episode Highlights01:17 – How are agentic AI agents defined, and what is determinism in this context?03:56 – What kind of issues are Sam's clients having?07:13 – The shift to breaking down problems into lots of modular steps.08:48 – David's Thoughts: What happens when AI agents pass problems down the chain?10:12 – How does Sam approach agentic agent deployment?16:32 – Sometimes it just makes sense to write the code yourself.19:30 – David's Thoughts: Lessons learned from the move to the Cloud.21:06 – Where Sam thinks generative AI may be heading.25:36 – Sam's advice on agentic AI? Do lots of small experiments.26:56 – Wrap up.About Zühlke:Zühlke is a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation at its core. We help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – running smarter today while adapting for tomorrow's markets, customers, and communities.Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in technology strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We thrive in complex, regulated sectors such as healthcare and finance, connecting strategy, implementation, and operations to help clients build more effective and resilient businesses.Links:Zühlke WebsiteZühlke on LinkedInDavid Elliman on LinkedInSam Newman Website
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Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Your body is a walking history book.The question is… are you still living from what it recorded?In this Wild Soul Gathering summit replay, Loa Blasucci, from Hey Loa, and Dr.Sandra Marie explore how emotions are stored in the body, why anxiety can feel constant, and how the second chakra plays a central role in emotional regulation, creativity, and energetic boundaries.This conversation goes beyond mindset and into the actual mechanics of how the body holds and processes emotional experience.WHAT WE COVERWhy your body is a “walking history book” of past experiencesHow the second chakra stores emotion, trauma, and creativityThe difference between your emotions and what you've absorbed from othersWhy empaths often feel exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmedHow anxiety connects to stored energy in the body, not just thoughtsWhat happens when this energy center becomes “too open”Why creativity gets blocked and how it reconnectsThe role of grounding in calming the nervous systemHow to recognize, label, and release reactive patterns in real timeWhy healing doesn't have to be forceful or retraumatizingThe importance of having a system vs trying everything without directionKEY SHIFT FROM THIS EPISODEMost people try to think their way out of how they feel.This conversation makes something very clear:
Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Your body is a walking history book.The question is… are you still living from what it recorded?In this Wild Soul Gathering summit replay, Loa Blasucci, from Hey Loa, and Dr.Sandra Marie explore how emotions are stored in the body, why anxiety can feel constant, and how the second chakra plays a central role in emotional regulation, creativity, and energetic boundaries.This conversation goes beyond mindset and into the actual mechanics of how the body holds and processes emotional experience.WHAT WE COVERWhy your body is a “walking history book” of past experiencesHow the second chakra stores emotion, trauma, and creativityThe difference between your emotions and what you've absorbed from othersWhy empaths often feel exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmedHow anxiety connects to stored energy in the body, not just thoughtsWhat happens when this energy center becomes “too open”Why creativity gets blocked and how it reconnectsThe role of grounding in calming the nervous systemHow to recognize, label, and release reactive patterns in real timeWhy healing doesn't have to be forceful or retraumatizingThe importance of having a system vs trying everything without directionKEY SHIFT FROM THIS EPISODEMost people try to think their way out of how they feel.This conversation makes something very clear:
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What if the reason your mediumship isn't flowing… …isn't your ability at all — but the noise inside your own mind?In this very special episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Christine Morgan — respected medium, tutor, and one of the most inspiring voices in spiritual development today — to launch something truly exciting: The Art of Mediumship Curriculum.This is Part 1 of an ongoing series where Christine will guide us, step by step, through a deep and honest exploration of what it truly takes to develop as a medium. Not the shortcuts. Not the techniques. The real work.And it begins exactly where it should — with simplicity, perception, and the self.Christine and I explore the radical idea that mediumship is not something you learn… …it's something you become.We dive into:Why we over-complicate what is, at its heart, a completely natural abilityThe inner order — why your emotional world must come first, before anything elseThoughts, emotions and perception — and why you are not your thoughtsWhat true perception really means, and how the mind gets in the way of itWhy so many developing mediums are unknowingly working against themselvesThe difference between observing the spirit world and truly becoming them in the experienceWhy slowing down is one of the most powerful things you can do for your developmentWhat it really means to live your mediumship — not just practise itThis episode is the doorway into a curriculum that will change the way you think about your development.Whether you are just beginning your mediumship journey, or you have been developing for years and feel stuck — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Because the path to the spirit world always begins the same way. With you.✨ About Christine Morgan Christine Morgan is a highly respected medium and tutor with decades of experience working and teaching at the highest levels of mediumship. She is known for her depth of understanding, her warmth, and her ability to guide students toward a truly authentic and natural expression of their gifts.
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What if the key to peace isn't in your mind—but in your body? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of letting go with somatic psychotherapist and author Melanie Smithson. If you've ever felt stuck in persistent thoughts, weighed down by old emotions, or wondered why “just think positive” doesn't work, this conversation will change everything.What You'll Learn:Why your body holds the secrets to emotional healthHow movement can stop the spiral of persistent thoughtsWhat “letting go” really means—and why it's the antidote to sufferingSimple practices to release beliefs and emotions that keep you stuckOne powerful suggestion you can start using todayAbout the Guest:Melanie Smithson is a Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, Certified Spiritual Integration Hypnotherapist, and award-winning author of Stress Free in 30 Seconds and the soon-to-be-released Shake Yourself Free: 81 Somatic Practices to Let Go of Limitation. Her work blends therapeutic modalities with movement to help people release what no longer serves them and reclaim joy.Why You Can't Miss This Episode:If you've been holding on to stress, anxiety, or old stories, this episode will show you how to finally let go—through the wisdom of your body. Don't miss these insights that could transform your mental and emotional health forever.
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We often imagine that our actions are the result of choice and awareness, which means that we can be extra critical of ourselves when we're struggling with habits that aren't serving us. But researchers in the science of habit and craving have found that much of our decision-making process is the result of unconscious neuro-chemical loops that reinforce themselves over time. In this meditation, author and researcher Judson Brewer introduces a thoughtful way to bring genuine awareness and choice back into the equation when cravings arise. Judson Brewer, MD, Ph.D. ("Dr. Jud") is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the "science of self-mastery," who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as a professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter: mindful.org/signup About the Teacher Find more from Judson Brewer here. Go Deeper Learning how to witness our mind without over-identifying with everything it comes up with is one of the most challenging parts of mindful practice. But it also yields some of the biggest benefits for our overall well-being. If you want to learn more about this foundational mindful skill, check out these resources from Mindful.org: A Basic Mindfulness Meditation for Labeling Thoughts and Emotions I'm More Than My Anxious Thoughts—And So Are You A Mindfulness Practice for Changing Your Relationship to Thoughts What to Do When Thoughts Arise While Meditating For more practice on working with thoughts, here's another meditation you can try: Slow Your Breath and Your Thoughts. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.
The nature of the mind is to make thoughts. All day long, mostly without our even noticing, the mind is generating thousands of thoughts. People often misunderstand mindfulness and meditation as ways to control or even stop our mind's churning—but that isn't even really possible. With mindful attention, we can learn to notice and be aware of what our minds are up to, and that awareness is what gives us agency and opens new doorways to interior peace. In this meditation, teacher Vinny Ferraro guides us through a practice to see thoughts clearly as they arise, gently note them, and then return to the breath and body. Vinny Ferraro has been a practitioner of insight meditation (vipassanā) since the early 1990s. He is a co-Founder of the Dharma Punx and co-Guiding Teacher of Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He is also a nationally recognized leader in designing and implementing interventions for at-risk adolescents and is currently Senior Trainer for Mindful Schools. In 1987, he began leading groups in drug rehabilitation centers, juvenile halls, and halfway houses. In 2001, he began teaching for Challenge Day, a nationally recognized, social & emotional learning program, eventually becoming their Director of Training and leading workshops for over 110,000 youth on four continents. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter: mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Vinny Ferraro here. Go Deeper Learning how to witness our mind without over-identifying with everything it comes up with is one of the most challenging parts of mindful practice. But it also yields some of the biggest benefits for our overall well-being. If you want to learn more about this foundational mindful skill, check out these resources from Mindful.org: A Basic Mindfulness Meditation for Labeling Thoughts and Emotions I'm More Than My Anxious Thoughts—And So Are You A Mindfulness Practice for Changing Your Relationship to Thoughts What to Do When Thoughts Arise While Meditating For more practice on working with thoughts, here's another meditation you can try: Slow Your Breath and Your Thoughts. And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.
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Overpowering Emotions Podcast: Helping Children and Teens Manage Big Feels
Emotions aren't just “big feelings” — they're information. In this episode of Overpowering Emotions Dr. Caroline breaks down the building blocks of affect, emotions, feelings, and moods to show why understanding the differences matters for kids' self-regulation. Learn how the brain interprets emotional signals, why emotions guide survival and decision-making, and how pleasant and unpleasant emotions both play a role in resilience. You'll walk away with a clearer map for helping children (and yourself) move from overwhelmed to informed by emotional experiences.Homework IdeasBoosting Pleasant Moods Journal: Each day, have kids write or draw one moment of pleasant emotions. Talk about how it gave them energy for learning or connecting.Behaviour vs Emotion Reflection: When a child engages in a behaviour, separate it from emotion: “It makes sense your body wanted to slam the door when you were angry. Anger's job is to protect. Let's find another way to do that.”Brain Mapping: Help kids recognize the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and show how their brain can be “rewired” to respond differently over time.Draw (or print) a simple brain with two key parts labeled:Amygdala = “Alarm System” (sometimes right, sometimes glitchy)Prefrontal Cortex = “Wise Coach” (helps calm the alarm with reason and practice)Explain: “When something scary or stressful happens, the amygdala sets off the alarmbefore you even think. Your prefrontal cortex can calm it down—but only if youpractice sending it the right messages. We're going to map how your brainreacts, and then practice rewiring it.”Map a Real-Life Situation: On a piece of paper, draw four columns:Trigger / Situation (“What happened? What set off the alarm?”)Thoughts (“What was running through your mind?”)Feelings / Body Signals (“What did your body do?” Racing heart? Sweaty palms? Stomach ache?)Actions / Behaviors (“What did you do next? Did you avoid, yell, freeze, or something else?”)Have kids fill them in whenever they experienced strong emotions. Guide with prompts like: “When did your amygdala set off the alarm this week?”Connect the dots:Show how actions (like avoidance) may have made the amygdala stronger (“see, I was right, that was dangerous!”).Show how helpful actions (like staying in the situation, using calming skills, or reframing a thought) send the opposite message (“actually, this wasn't dangerous, I can handle it”).Draw arrows to make a cycle diagram: Trigger → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Amygdala ResponseAsk: “Did your brain get tricked into making the cycle worse, or did your brain start learning it could handle it?”Practice rewiring the brain: For each mapped example, add a new column called: “Rewire Response” (What could I think, feel, or do differently next time to help my brain learn I can handle it?)Examples:Thought: “This is panic, but I can ride it out.”Action: “Instead of leaving, I'll stay one more minute.”Feeling: “I might still feel scared, but it doesn't mean I'm in danger.”Reflect & Track Progress: At the end of the week, ask:“When did your prefrontal cortex win this week?”“What did your amygdala learn?”“What cycle do you want to rewire next?”Enjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/X: https://x.com/drcarolinebuzWebsite: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/#resourcesBusiness inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/
“Why does it feel like even my best efforts get misread?”“Why do innocent moments suddenly feel contaminated or chaotic?”If you've ever tried to create peace, set a boundary, or have a good-hearted conversation—only to watch it unravel into confusion, hurt, or misunderstanding—you are not alone. You're not crazy. And you're not imagining it.In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, we explore how spiritual sabotage happens in real time:Why the “third person in the room” often hijacks what should be a calm or loving momentHow Satan blends good things with harmful ones—on screens and inside your thoughtsWhy your home and mind must be sacred spaces with clear boundariesHow to build a personal protocol to regain control over your thoughtsWhat to do when the voice in your head isn't yours—and how to reclaim clarityReal examples from everyday women dealing with triggers, confusion, and spiritual battlesHow to act with confidence without being reactiveThis episode will help you identify spiritual interference, sort truth from lies, and stay grounded when your environment—or even your own brain—feels like enemy territory.Want to read more about this topic? https://www.lifechangingservices.org/reverence-for-your-partners-growth/Rather Watch Something? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW0bf9TdzXwCheck out Life Changing Services: https://www.lifechangingservices.org/
Do you ever wonder… Who am I really? And why don't I feel like I'm enough?In this deeply moving episode of the Mothers Who Know Podcast, host Karen Broadhead leads a heartfelt conversation about one of the most powerful battles we face: the war for our identity. Whether you feel lost in motherhood, stuck in self-doubt, or overwhelmed by life's chaos, this episode gives you tools to recognize Satan's lies, reclaim your divine identity, and rediscover your worth through Christ.You'll learn:How to use the TRUTH tool to confront destructive thoughtsWhat it means to “stay in your business” (and how stepping into others' derails peace)How your story—no matter how messy—is not your identityHow to rebuild confidence, even when life feels like it's falling apartReal women share raw, powerful stories of healing, hope, and the fight to believe they are loved. This is the reminder you didn't know you needed.
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This might be the most insane AI founder story you'll hear all year.Dropped out of high school.Met the Queen of England.
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Let us know your thoughtsWhat does it take to turn already unsettling moments into downright nightmarish memories on screen? On this episode of The Horror Cut, we sit down with Academy Award & BAFTA winning special effects wizard Justin Raleigh (owner of Fractured FX Inc).Justin takes us behind the scenes on The Conjuring and shares insider tales of sculpting the supernatural entities.Dim the lights, lock your doors, and press play—this is one you'll absolutely regret missing.IG - @thehorrorcutshow | @HewittGPro | @StephenkerrActor_Performer FB - Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573701383591
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Share your thoughtsWhat happens when everything you think defines you is suddenly stripped away? In this episode, Erika Allison Lambro shares her remarkable journey from rejecting her Christian upbringing to embracing an LGBTQ identity, Buddhist spirituality, and activism against the church—only to have it all crumble after a cancer diagnosis at age 40. For 25 years, she distanced herself from her family and faith, even writing a book titled "Gay the Pray Away" challenging the church's stance on sexuality. Yet despite constructing these new identities, something was still missing.The turning point came through cancer—not as something God saved her from, but as what God used to save her life.This conversation offers hope to anyone questioning who they truly are. As Erika puts it: "If you allow your constructed identities to crumble, as scary as it may feel, what you're going to find is an even more solid ground underneath—that you are a child of God." If her story resonates with you, or you feel called to share your testimony through missions as she did in Albania, visit rfwma.org to explore opportunities to serve.Support the showThanks for listening! Visit our website rfwma.org and follow us on Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/limitlessspiritpodcast/and Instagram: @limitlessspiritpodcastHelp us make more inspiring episodes: https://rfwma.org/give-support-the-podcast/
Join us for our monthly recaps where we discuss:Books we read this month & our thoughtsWhat we're reading nextPO Box OpeningsChannel UpdatesWhat's to comeWriting UpdatesRespond to Questions & Suggestions LivePrivate Book Club! Join/Support:https://www.patreon.com/c/2torambleCheck out our Merch!https://2toramble.comOur social media:https://linktr.ee/2ToRamblePO Box address:200 Lawyers Rd #6 Vienna, VA, 22183Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/2toramble/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Summary:In this episode we sit down with Julian Burgess to talk about what he does at Bloomberg, how he uses Svelte and some thoughts about Svelte 5 and other exciting tech.Sponsored by Svelte SummitSvelte Summit is an event dedicated to Svelte and everything that is happening in the community. Don't miss it! It's going to be an absolute blast. It's happening on May 8 and 9, 2025 in Barcelona Spain.DiscussionIntroduction and backgroundSvelte 5 thoughtsWhat does Bloomberg use Svelte for?Zed editorSide projectsUnpopular opinionsKevin: ORMs are shit, just use SQLJulian: CSS shouldn't existCSS Zen Garden: https://csszengarden.comKevin: https://corset.devPicks Kevin: London is great! Julian: Gooey Svelte tweak pane: https://github.com/kitschpatrol/svelte-tweakpane-ui dat.gui: https://github.com/dataarts/dat.gui
-The history of the Canoe River train crash Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” -Scott's Thoughts: What is your level of patience? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor -How high-school innovation can reduce waste in our world Guest: Amy Bach, Finalist in the Youth Innovation Showcase Guest: Sunny Huynh, Finalist in the Youth Innovation Showcase -Are we overscheduling our kids? Guest: Gail Cornwall, Writer -Has Atira changed under new CEO leadership? Guest: Donnie Rosa, CEO of Atira Women's Resource Society -Monday Morning Quarterback for Nov 4, 2024 Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions -Can the RCMP police violent extremism in Canada? Guest: Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor of Criminology and Justice and Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism at Ontario Tech University -Was bitcoin actually invented by a Canadian? Guest: Jeremy Clark, Associate Professor of Information Systems Engineering at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You've asked for what you need. You've given examples. You've worked on your mindset. And yet, nothing in your relationship has changed. It's heartbreaking to feel like you've tried everything, but don't lose hope - this episode is your light at the end of the tunnel. There are still ways to create the marriage you desire! Tune in to discover:How learned helplessness can sneak into your marriage and why it happens so oftenWhat to do when you feel like it's not even worth bringing up what's bothering you anymoreThe one major factor researchers found to avoid marriage shutdownHow to shift from "I'm never going to get what I need from my spouse " to "we just haven't figured it out YET"The key to using realistic thoughtsWhat more you can do when your needs still aren't being met FREE TRAINING! The Three Secrets to a Happier Marriage: https://marriedafterkids.com/march-2024-webinar Get your FREE EBOOK! 3 Ways To Connect More With Your Spouse (In 5 Min or Less): https://marriedafterkids.com/freebieConnect with me for a FREE Married After Kids Intervention Call: https://marriedafterkids.satoriapp.com/offers/277730-married-after-kids-intervention-callFollow me on Instagram so you don't miss a thing! www.instagram.com/marriedafterkids
Seg 1: How two NASA astronauts got stuck at the International Space Station NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station due to issues with Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft. Guest: Dr. Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics at Nottingham Trent University Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: What's the deal with rats! Rats are a problem that so many of us have had to face, and many, many people have stories to tell. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: A house of horrors Jennifer Charlesworth brought to light one of the worst cases of child abuse in the history of children in care. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How influential are vice presidents? Donald Trump has selected J.D. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, as his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. Guest: Dr. Joel K. Goldstein, Professor of Law at Saint Louis University and America's Foremost Expert on Vice Presidency Seg 5: Would you rent out your driveway for extra income? Traffic and Parking is a delicate art in and around the lower mainland, but what if there was a way that you could help that issue, and make some money while doing it? Guest: Dmitri Serpakov, Founder of ParknGo Seg 6: How to keep your residence rat-free Rats are an issue in the lower mainland and our pest expert is here to give you some tips and tricks to keep your home rat free! Guest: Mike Londry, Owner of WestSide Pest Control Seg 7: What can we expect from the review of the Secret Service? The U.S. Secret Service is under scrutiny following a shooting at a Trump campaign rally, where Donald Trump was wounded and a spectator was killed. Guest: Cheryl Tyler, Former Secret Service Agent Seg 8: Should we change our definition of a planet? Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition for what constitutes a planet, aiming to replace the controversial 2006 definition by the International Astronomical Union that demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. Guest: Dr. Brett Gladman, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: Are there alien megastructures hiding in space? There are three main methods for searching for evidence of alien technological civilizations: looking for their deliberate communication, such as radio broadcasts; searching for evidence of their visits to the Solar System; and identifying signs of large-scale engineering projects in space. Guest: Dr. Simon Goodwin, Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Sheffield Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: What it means to be a fan A Toronto Blue Jays fan is getting a lot of attention after getting hit with a foul ball! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Another targeted hack in BC There has been another serious hack in BC and this time the hackers targeted the First Nations Health Authority. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 4: What have we learned from the Skibicki trial so far? DNA of multiple women, including the murder victims, was found in Skibicki's apartment. This evidence suggested he might have had more victims than the four identified. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 5: How BC's unexplained Wealth order helps combat money laundering We all know that money laundering is happening here in Vancouver, but is the government finally ready to do something about it? Guest: Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Seg 6: Why is olive oil getting so expensive? Olive oil prices in Canada have significantly increased, doubling in some cases over the past three years. SEveral factors could be at play with climate change being a significant contributor. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Seg 7: Should Vancouver turn unused office spaces into hotel pods? Sarah Kirby-Yung and Lisa Dominato are proposing changes to the city's building bylaws to facilitate the conversion of empty, post-pandemic office spaces into pod hotels. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 8: Should BC have more mental health support for wildfire survivors? A University of Victoria researcher is urging action to address the mental health impacts of wildfires as Canada braces for another severe fire season. Guest: Ashley Berard, PhD candidate in the Sociology Department at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does it seem like everyone else has it all together and you are the one falling apart at the seams? Maybe you feel like you are just a failure at being a mom, wife, friend? In this episode you will learn:Why you are hyper focused on all the areas you are failingHow you can practically shift your mindset and think different helpful thoughtsWhat you can do differently moving forward in similar circumstanceAre you ready to start making changes in your life and breaking the negative reactive patterns? I can help you friend: BOOK A CALL and let's talk about how you can become the mom your kiddos need! The mama that you are proud of! 12 weeks from today you can be a completely different person! Amazon Product: Weleda Skin Food Lotion Listen to related episodes:72: Ready to stop feeling like a failure as a mom? The magic of working with a coach!166: Mom guilt keeping yo up at night? The difference between shame and destructive guilt and conviction198: Feeling shame for needing help with your anger issues? This will help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. Book a Call if you are want support in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MINI-COURSE BONUSHow to 10x your Emotional Capacity Levels as a MomLeave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a screenshot of the REVIEW for free access to my Mini-Course or buy it HERE for $27. Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo **Shop my favorite Amazon Products**
Episode Highlights With Raj JanaWhat led him to do the work he does now after running successful companiesHow he learned he didn't really know how to love himselfWhat happened when he tried hypnotherapy, and what it led toThe nervous system is like the soil of the body from where everything else growsUnderstanding nervous system health and how to improve itHow to learn to develop a healthy relationship with your emotionsWhat emotional triggers are and how to turn them into treasures How to use emotional lab reports to find the tools that will work best for youTools for regulating the nervous systemHow to build a healthy relationship with your emotions and your thoughtsWhat parts work is and how to use it Resources We MentionLiber8Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins, MD
We're going DEEP on this episode today. We've recently been inspired to dive more into the topics of mental health, manifestation, mindset and how the brain and gut interact. In this episode, we are sharing our personal experiences, what our goals are when it comes to changing our thoughts, and a science backed explanation of the brain-gut connection. We also review and recommend some of the books, conversations and podcasts that have inspired these conversations. We hope to give you clarity into how to improve your overall health by focusing on a few different areas.Topics discussed include:Our current mental state and how we have been feeling this past yearHow our thoughts impact our health, life, goals, etc.Manifestation and what it is (inspired by a podcast we listened to)How to change your thoughtsWhat the brain-gut connection is and how it worksHow our gut microbiome affects our cognitive function, depression, anxiety and moreHow to start changing your own thoughts as well as improving the health of your gut microbiome to start shifting your brain and bodyManifest BookPsychobiotic Revolution BookPodcast episode about ManifestationResearch papers on the Brain-Gut Axis:LINK1LINK2
Faith Fueled Woman - Daily Devotional, Bible Study for Women, Prayer, Talk to God
On today's podcast guest Carolyn Deck, author of Above the Turbulence, joins me to talk about how to navigate life's storms and how we can overcome adversity to move towards purpose and fulfillment. Carolyn shares her story of growing up in a dysfunctional family and how she overcame all the thoughts she believed as a child growing up and replaced them with God's truth.We also discuss:Making God the pilot of our livesHow to overcome overthinkingWe can choose how we respond to our circumstancesWe can change and control our thoughtsWhat we feed our mind and thoughts has great powerWhy we need to get in God's word dailyWhy it's important to learn to Pause, Reflect and then set a new courseConnect with Carolyn here or follow her on Instagram @carolyn.deckBuy her book- Above the Turbulence: Your Ticket Out of Pain To Purposeoin my email newsletter here. FaithFueledWoman Newsletter.Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.Get ready to let your faith guide you, fuel you and fill you with God's incredible peace, wisdom and joy. From finding calm in the chaos, to forming deep Christian friendships, to everyday ways to connect with God- we'll cover it all.Do you want to feel less frazzled and more joyful in your daily life? Join host, Kristin Fitch, as she helps Christian women deepen their faith, reconnect with God, and find peace in their journey as mothers, wives, and friends.With practical tips, personal stories, and spiritual guidance, Faith Fueled Woman equips Christian women to put God first in their daily lives, promotes fellowship and friendship, and provides a roadmap to experiencing more of the fruits of the Spirit: joy, peace, love, and kindness. Podcast for Christian Women, Christian Devotionals, Bible verses, Scriptures, Biblical Principles#overcominglifesstorms #christianencouragement #findingpurpose #overcomingpain #dysfunctionalfamilies #mindset #captureourthoughts #selfdevelopment #christiandevelopment #faithingod #controlyourthoughts #christianinspiration #transformation #trustgod
- "A New YOU for 2024: Reverse Engineering Your Future Self" Introduction: As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it's time to envision the best version of yourself in 2024. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the powerful technique of reverse engineering to help you visualize and manifest the person you aspire to become. Grab your journal, pen, and get ready to embark on a transformative journey! Setting the Stage Discuss the significance of setting goals and the power of visualization. Introduce the concept of reverse engineering your future self: starting with the end in mind. Crafting Your 2024 Avatar Top of Your Head: What career are you thriving in? What skills have you mastered? Visualize your workspace and daily routine. a hair cut/color or something physical? Mind and Thoughts: What mindset do you embody? Describe your thought patterns and beliefs. Explore your knowledge and wisdom. Heart and Emotions: What relationships and connections do you cherish? How do you express love and gratitude? Visualize your emotional well-being. Arms and Hands: What projects are you actively working on? is there a surgery, PT or something else with your arms and hands? How are you contributing to your community or the world? Torso: What health and fitness routine do you follow? Describe your eating habits and nutrition. Legs and Feet: What adventures are you undertaking? How do you spend your leisure time? Visualize your environment and surroundings. Overcoming Challenges Discuss potential roadblocks and challenges in the journey to becoming the 2024 avatar. Provide tips on resilience, adaptability, and maintaining motivation. Implementing Change Share practical strategies and action steps to start aligning your present self with the envisioned future self. Discuss the importance of small, consistent steps toward your goals. Conclusion: As you embark on this journey of self-discovery and transformation, remember that you have the power to shape your destiny. The 2024 version of yourself is within reach, and by reverse engineering your path, you can turn your aspirations into reality. Stay inspired, stay focused, and create the new YOU for 2024! Closing Remarks: Thank you for joining us in today's episode of Meredyth with a Why]. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review. We'll be back with more insightful discussions to help you on your journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Until next time, embrace the possibilities of the future and make 2024 your best year yet! Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you'll never miss an episode! You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Youtube.
What is it about the mind that causes so much suffering?The truth is, the mind itself is not the problem. Our mind is programmed to do one job and one job only - survive and be alert to potential threats. So, in an effort to protect us from harm, the brain causes us harm by ruminating about past trauma and worrying about the future.In this episode, we'll break down the human mind and the source of all our suffering as a species. I'll also share the easiest way to experience true freedom in your life and a practical exercise to help you overcome negative thinking. What Is Covered:All you need to know about the human mind and our thoughtsWhat happens when you're trying to control the mindIs it possible to actually stop thinking?Understand that the mind is designed to be a survival toolThe benefits of writing down your thoughtsPractical exercise to destroy negative thinkingHow to gain control over the human need for survivalWays to experience true freedom in your lifeThe pros and cons of daily affirmationsThe exercise of Stoking the mindResources: Access your free gift: https://nickyclinch.lpages.co/gift-btc/Visit my website: https://nickyclinch.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky_clinch/ Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyclinchmaturation Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nicky-clinch-surrender
*DISCUSSION TOPICS*- Peloton Entertainment Beta! Will this have an impact on instructor-led classes?- New Outdoor Artist Series!- Lanebreak on the Tread! Thoughts?- Tempo adds new AI feature that adapt to your performance! Should Peloton be doing this?- Lululemon is still trying to sell their Mirror business! Does anyone still use Mirror?- Peloton Gym! Anyone use it? Thoughts- What's up with Peloton stock?- PSL shutting down for 8 weeks for renovations!- New Peloton Dance Cardio! Anyone take a class? How was it?- Busta Rhymes Saturday 60!!!- Class Recommendations!
We are conditioned from the time we are young to "stay busy" and to attach our worthiness to our productivity. In this episode, we're debunking the belief that rest is something that needs to be earned.Topics we cover include:The effect non-stop pressure to achieve has on our bodiesWhy we may actually fear restingHow to break the pattern of chronic worry and repetitive negative thoughtsWhat causes rest anxietyHow to make rest the most productive thing you do todayHow more rest can physically benefit our brainsTips for incorporating more meaningful rest into your lifeWe're hosting a retreat this October 6th-9th in Colorado!Sisters That Stray Retreat is an opportunity to meet a network of heart-centered women and create authentic friendships that will last a lifetime.Including 3 nights & 4 days of workshops, breathwork, yoga, sisterhood, cacao and fire rituals, acres of land to explore and connect with, sensual movement, delicious meals and lots of laughs.It's all inclusive, you just need to get yourself there!To book, all you have to do is submit your deposit and intake form, and we'll follow up to set up your payment plan. We also offer a clarity call if you have questions or just want to make sure this is the right experience for you.More info can be found here: www.sistersthatstray.com/retreatSupport the show
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He signed a 1 billion year contract of service to Scientology and then they kicked him out when he expressed that the "tech" wasn't working for him. Stories of manipulation with an honest heart, secrets about the alien god Xenu and more, in this awesome interview with @apostatealex Click here to watch on YouTube How Apostate Alex became Apostate Alex on YouTubeDifferences in Scientology between the US & UKThe documentary that made Alex interested in ScientologyThe story of Xenu It's not secret it's sacred....Why Alex was kicked out the first time What it was like being an unpaid employee of ScientologyWhy Alex was kicked out a second timeJoining as a teenager/his parents' thoughtsWhat it means to "pull something in" & abuse of powerWhen faith wins over factsYou can't just walk away- Breaking contracts/owing moneyHelp getting out of Scientology: https://theaftermathfoundation.org/Find Apostate Alex on Social!YouTube: @apostatealexInstagram: @apostate.alexGet in touch: hello@apostatealex.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/vfkksKgs9dSupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
Did you know that you are a co-owner of your business… even if you are a solopreneur? The way that you run your business is influenced by your unconscious shadow self, which is made up of your past and present fears and insecurities. This episode's guest, Anna Tsui, is a coach, thought leader, and the bestselling author of Shadow Magic: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business. Anna is an expert in helping people uncover how their shadow self may be sabotaging their growth — and instead use it to tap into their unique strengths and zone of genius! During this conversation, we dig into the psychological meaning of our shadow selves, how they show up in the way that we run our businesses, and how our thoughts can shape our reality. Listen now, and get ready for some juicy food for thought!In this episode, you'll discover: The differences between your shadow self and imposter syndrome (and why it matters!)How to identify the ways that your shadow self may manifest through money mindset issues — and how to counteract these limiting thoughtsWhat can happen in your life and business when you plug into healthier, more positive thoughts Guest bio: Anna Tsui is an executive coach, a thought leader, and the author of Shadow Magic: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business.Timestamps: 00:33 Intro02:18 What is the shadow self?03:23 How does the shadow self show up?06:34 Imposter syndrome08:25 Shadow self & money mindset 10:53 Limiting beliefs & attraction13:53 Fertility story16:17 Self-sabotage 22:14 Shadow v. higher self27:00 “Yeah, but how?” & “I can't, because…”31:34 Power of language33:12 Key characteristics of the higher self40:31 Flower story & expecting the yes45:31 Tapping into the higher self state51:10 Final tipsLinks mentioned: Anna Tsuihttps://www.annatsui.com https://www.facebook.com/AnnaTsuiCoaching Instagram: @ms.annatsui A-Players Rapid Impact Business Coaching Experiencehttps://www.mamasandco.com/coaching —Learn with me: https://www.liannekim.com/dreamclient Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com https://copymagic.agency
Summary In this episode, Dr. Peter reviews the limitations of current Catholic resources on anger, and then reviews secular resources, including interpersonal neurobiology and the structural theory of dissociation. We examine the role of the body in anger responses, and discuss more wholistic ways of working constructive with parts that experience anger, rather than trying to dismiss anger, suppress it or distract from it. Lead-in William Blake, A Poison Tree: I was angry with my friends; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. We've all experienced anger and we've all experienced angry people We know it's a problem. And global data suggest that it's getting worse. Gallup world poll from 2021: 140 countries Did you experience the following feelings during a lot of the day yesterday? How about anger? 17% of US respondents agreed 26% of women worldwide up from 20% from 10 years ago 20% of men -- flat from 10 years ago. Harm can come from anger Mark Twain “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” CCC 2302 By recalling the commandment, "You shall not kill," our Lord asked for peace of heart and denounced murderous anger and hatred as immoral. Anger is a desire for revenge. "To desire vengeance in order to do evil to someone who should be punished is illicit," but it is praiseworthy to impose restitution "to correct vices and maintain justice." If anger reaches the point of a deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound a neighbor, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. The Lord says, "Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment." "Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment." And who hasn't been angry -- including Jesus himself?. We have got to unpack this There is so much misunderstanding about anger in the Catholic world, so much of the way that Catholics have approached anger has been limited, misinformed, and misguided When I think about why the Catholic Church in the US, in Canada, in Europe and Australia, in the entire Western World, there are many factors. Brandon Vogt New Stats on Why Young People Leave the Church based on his book Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church One critical factor is that cradle Catholics, especially young Catholics do not believe that the Church can help them with their problems. Diocese of Springfield Exit Surveys (2014) 68% – Spiritual needs not met67% – Lost interest over time Only 7% of Millennials raised Catholic still actively practice their faith today (weekly Mass, pray a few times each week, say their faith is “extremely” or “very” important) 6.5 people leave the Catholic Church for every one that joins 66% of “nones” agree that “religion causes more problems than it solves” That's why so many fall away from the Faith. The Church doesn't seem relevant to them because she doesn't seem like she has the answers to the real issues they face. 10% of American adults are former Catholics Nearly half of those who fall away from the Church become "nones" And another quarter become Evangelical Christians. 79% of former Catholics leave the Church before age 23. 50% of Millennials raised Catholic no longer identify as Catholic today And it's about topics like anger -- we are not doing a good job meeting the needs that Catholics have today, human formation needs. Intro I am Dr. Peter Malinoski, a.k.a. Dr. Peter, clinical psychologist, trauma therapist, podcaster, blogger, cofounder and president of Souls and Hearts -- but most of all I am a beloved little son of God, a passionate Catholic who wants to help you to taste and see the height and depth and breadth and warmth and the light of the love of God, especially God the Father and Mary our Mother, our spiritual parents, our primary parents. To really absorb your identity as a little child of God and Mary. I want you to enter much more deeply into an intimate, personal, loving relationship with the three Persons of the Trinity and with our Lady. That is what this Interior Integration for Catholics podcast is all about, that is what Souls and Hearts is all about – all about shoring up the natural foundation for the spiritual life of intimacy with God, all about overcoming the natural human formation deficits and obstacles to contemplative union with God our Father and our Lady, our Mother We are on an adventure of love together. And one thing, one major, big, huge thing that gets in the way of being loved by God and Mary and loving in return is anger. Anger. This is Episode 103 of Interior Integration for Catholics. Interior Integration for Catholics is part of Souls and Hearts, our online outreach, check us out at soulsandhearts.com. Anger: one of the seven deadly sins, one the lethal vices that can kill your soul. Anger. So much confusion about anger. The Burden of Anger: June 10, 2021 Catholic-daily-reflections.com The first level of sin is simply to be “angry” interiorly. The sin of anger is an interior attitude of disgust toward another. Jesus says that the consequence of having anger toward another is that you will be “liable to judgment.” Humility. I could be wrong. The offerings from Five Catholic writers on anger are a case in point. The most popular book Fr. T.G. Morrow, Overcoming Sinful Anger 303 Amazon Review, mostly positive, #16 on the list of bestsellers in Catholic Theology, put out by Sophia Press in 2015 And it's not very good. I can't recommend it. First off, Fr. Morrow admits that he doesn't understand why people get angry We've all encountered people who explode when they feel angry. It baffles me how often the sort of anger rears its ugly head in marriages – even in allegedly Christian marriages. (p. 9). I am often surprised to discover Christians who pray ardently, receive the sacraments regularly, we've and attend Mass daily, and yet have an anger problem. (p. 10) Presumes a homogeneous, single personality. Easy to explain with part. Why do people explode in anger? There are many reasons, but I think the top three are power and control, a refusal to take responsibility, and habit. (p. 13). Very simplistic view of psychology, and no consideration of neurology, traumatology, Confusion about the causal chain in anger. Where anger fits in a sequence of events Little genuine interest in anger. Anger is something to essentially get rid of. Not much consideration of the unconscious and unconscious anger. Acknowledges that suppressing anger is problematic, but there still is an assumption that if I'm not feeling anger, it's not there. Disconnect. "Irrational anger" Very focused on the will and will training -- naïve assumptions about sympathetic arousal. Nike Spirituality -- Just do it. Romans 7:15: I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Spiritual Bypassing Definitions John Welwood: American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts Using “spiritual ideas, words and practices to sidestep or avoid personal, emotional ‘unfinished business,' to shore up a shaky sense of self, or to belittle basic needs, feelings, psychological wounds and developmental tasks.” Blogger Rose Hahn: Spiritual Bypassing: What It Is & How To Avoid It Bypassing occurs when spiritual ideals get elevated to the realm of absolute truth in such a way that our real, lived experience is somehow denied. Rather than doing the work of healing deep wounds, we may use these ideals to deny, devalue, or avoid meeting our more human needs – such as emotional bonding, love, and esteem. In other words, rather than risk opening ourselves to real human connection, and possibly get hurt, we adopt a more enlightened, spiritual way of relating to the world that doesn't rely on human relationship. Not a lot from a specifically Catholic perspective, but this is from Katharina, who styles herself "The Bohemian Catholic" We are supposed to uplift each other, and treat each other with love and respect - like icons of Christ, as God's creation… BUT if you find yourself trying to tell someone that their faith should keep them "happy" all the time, then you aren't helping them. Using spiritual words, spiritual means, spiritual concepts -- all to whitewash or put a Band-Aid on significant psychological or emotional problems in the natural realm Bypassing the natural realm and going to the spiritual realm. Essentially saying -- You should not feel this way. Which is what Fr. Morrow is saying. He promises to "I will offer some ideas, which I consider quite novel, on how to avoid angry explosions." (p.4) Tips So, as a first step in overcoming passive-aggressive anger keep reminding yourself that you want to be a Christian, and therefore you can't take revenge anymore. (p. 9). First, take the time to calm down and figure out why you're angry…. One of the tactics often recommended is to count to ten before deciding what to do. (p. 20). Better still, say a short prayer before acting. The next step is to ask yourself if your angry feeling is been caused by something significant. Most angry fights in marriage are caused by trifling things. (p. 20). Or perhaps use humor to make your point.(p. 20). Offering your angry feeling as a sacrifice is not suppressing it but doing something with it. It is making a bad situation into a beneficial one. That is what it means to embrace the cross. (p. 23-24). If we can forgive others, we can pull the rug out from beneath our anger most of the time. Unforgiveness is the main culprit behind anger. (p. 25). … Refocus your thoughts away from the things that made you angry to some very positive thoughts. For example, thank God for the beautiful weather for the ability to read or buy things you need. (p. 30). I often encourage people with an anger problem to daily for humility. It works. (p. 36). Chapter 7: Thanking God, praising God Consider your future. One key way to change her behaviors to work on in your mind just what your life will be like if you don't change your angry behavior. (pp. 72-73) If you struggle with an anger problem write on an index card all the negatives of continuing your anger and read that list several times a day. (p. 74). Fr. Joseph Esper, Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems 99 reviews on amazon. #138 in Roman Catholicism. 2001 Book -- First Chapter is on anger. St. Thomas of Villanova: "Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little." (p. 7) "St. Francis de Sales advises that, to avoid the sin of anger, you must quickly ask God to give peace to your heart when you're angered and then turn your thoughts to something else. Don't discuss the matter at hand or make decisions or correct other person while you're angry. When a person angers you, St. Francis advises, consider the person's good qualities rather than the words or actions you find objectionable." (p. 7) When we have to speak to someone with whom we are angry, we should first pray for the Lord's guidance and help. It's often more effective to speak in terms of asking favors, rather than making demands or giving orders…" (p. 5-6) ...rehearse possible responses and evaluate which ones which might help you. (p. 7) Tommy Tighe St. Dymphna's Playbook: A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being 2021 book, #57 in Christian Pastoral Counseling, 66 reviews, mostly positive. Doesn't discuss anger. Discusses irritability as a symptom of depression and resentment as a problem in relationships "However, the more I have experienced depression in my own life and in my work as a clinician, the more I have seen the symptoms of irritability and anger is predominant features of depression." (p. 13). That's one way, not the only way. So often depression results from Recommendations "…go for a walk, take some time to meditate, watch or read something that lightens our mood. (p. 13) "Keeping a diary of our emotions and reactions to those emotions is a great place to start… Look back on a situation, slow it down, and examine what exactly happened….We might ask ourselves: What is it that has led to my irritability? Is it because I'm depressed and trying to stuff that feeling down rather than address it? What am I thinking in that situation? (p. 15). "We draw this all out on paper, examine what was really behind our emotional response, and then explore ways of thinking that will restructure our reactions and response. And we write these down! Simply thinking about these things isn't going to help. The whole point is to get them out of our head and onto paper so that we can work them out. Consider it an emotional "show your work" kind of exercise." (p. 15). Then, after a really brief introspective process, we can catch that the real reason for our irritability is our depressed mood, and we can interject coping skills for depression to stave off our irritability. (p. 16). Changing the focus of our thinking is key when we try to battle against depression and irritability that inevitably rears its ugly head. You've probably heard people suggest keeping a gratitude list to help you feel more positive, much along the same lines as St. Paul's advice. It works. (p. 18). Steps in the process Visualize yourself from the perspective of compassionate observer. Notice from the outside whole feelings xare upsetting you and how they are reflected in your appearance. Try to let the warm feeling of compassion and desire to help arise within you. Say to yourself: "It is understandable that you feel that way. You are experiencing a natural response to depressing thoughts. But I'm going to help you." Visualize putting your hand on your shoulder or hugging yourself to soothe and comfort yourself. Give yourself a friendly smile. Think about if there are other things you want to tell yourself that would energize and encourage you to cheer up. Taking time to say those things. When you feel it is appropriate, begin saying goodbye to yourself and remind yourself that you come back anytime you want. (p. 16-17). For resentment: Active listening Tommy Tighe: to fend off resentment, we have to communicate with things are important to us and why. We can't expect our partner to read her mind. We have to tell them the things we value, what things we have grown to expect in relationships because of our past experiences and we have to tell them why. (p 113) Rhonda Chevrin Taming the Lion Within: 5 Steps from Anger to Peace 2017 16 ratings is a Catholic author, international speaker and Professor of Philosophy. She is the author of over 60 books concerning the matters of Catholic thought, practice and spirituality, Take a secure thought -- use your imagination to think of ways out of annoying or enraging situations Avoid exceptionality. Accept the averageMove your musclesHumor is your best friendF.I.S.T. Feelings, Impulses, Sensations, Thoughts: What it signifies is that we can control our immediate impulses and sensations when hurt or frustrated, but if we control our thoughts we can control her impulses.Put your mental health firstPeace over power: Many times you can't win, and it doesn't matter if you lose. It's not worth the effort to put up a fight. They are not doing it to you; they're just doing it! – Much is not done on purposeNot a 911 Not everything is an emergency,.Be Group minded Anger at GodForgiveness Fr. Spitzer Angry with God? Here's Fr. Spitzer's Advice on How to Overcome Anger God understands your anger. Don't dwell on it. Don't go there. Choose instead to: Three step process in the YouTube clip Angry with God: Stop comparing to the way you once were. Stop comparing yourself to others. Stop having expectations for your suffering. Offer it up. Stop the questioning. Saints' behaviors Meg Hunter-Kilmer - published on 09/28/17Aleteia September 28, 2017, What We Probably Don't Know about St. Jerome Is Just What We Need to Know St. Jerome was known to carry around a stone that he would hit himself with every time he lost his temper. If these are helpful to you, great. I don't want to put up roadblocks. Might be helpful to many people. As a Catholic psychologist, I am not comfortable recommending any of these Catholic sources Very simplistic view of psychology, and no consideration of neurology, traumatology, Confusion about the causal chain in anger. Where anger fits in a sequence of events Little genuine interest in anger. Anger is something to essentially get rid of. Very focused on the will and will training -- naïve assumptions about sympathetic arousal. And they don't get that anger has a protective function -- to protect us against shame. Not one of those sources connects anger to shame. And that's the primary connection we need to understand if we want to resolve anger, not just try to shoo it away. What are we talking about when we discuss anger -- let's get into definitions of Anger Focused on vengeance secondary to a desire -- more than an emotion. Written discussions of anger in the western canon go back as far as fourth-century BC in Greece when the philosopher Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) argued that anger is a rational and natural reaction to being offended and thus is closely associated with reason. In the Rhetoric (1991, p. 1380) he defined anger as “a belief that we, or our friends, have been unfairly slighted, which causes in us both painful feelings and a desire or impulse for revenge.” 1907 Catholic Encyclopedia: Anger: The desire of vengeance. Its ethical rating depends upon the quality of the vengeance and the quantity of the passion. When these are in conformity with the prescriptions of balanced reason, anger is not a sin. It is rather a praiseworthy thing and justifiable with a proper zeal. It becomes sinful when it is sought to wreak vengeance upon one who has not deserved it, or to a greater extent than it has been deserved, or in conflict with the dispositions of law, or from an improper motive. The sin is then in a general sense mortal as being opposed to justice and charity. It may, however, be venial because the punishment aimed at is but a trifling one or because of lack of full deliberation. Likewise, anger is sinful when there is an undue vehemence in the passion itself, whether inwardly or outwardly. Ordinarily it is then accounted a venial sin unless the excess be so great as to go counter seriously to the love of God or of one's neighbor. CCC 2302 By recalling the commandment, "You shall not kill," our Lord asked for peace of heart and denounced murderous anger and hatred as immoral. Anger is a desire for revenge. "To desire vengeance in order to do evil to someone who should be punished is illicit," but it is praiseworthy to impose restitution "to correct vices and maintain justice." If anger reaches the point of a deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound a neighbor, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. The Lord says, "Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment." Contradiction that aggression (or vengeance) and anger have to go together Lot of research to tease about anger and aggression: Ephesians 4:26: Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger APA Dictionary of Psychology: an emotion characterized by tension and hostility arising from frustration, real or imagined injury by another, or perceived injustice. It can manifest itself in behaviors designed to remove the object of the anger (e.g., determined action) or behaviors designed merely to express the emotion (e.g., swearing). Anger is distinct from, but a significant activator of, aggression, which is behavior intended to harm someone or something. Despite their mutually influential relationship, anger is neither necessary nor sufficient for aggression to occur. Psychologist Paul Ekman. (1999). Basic emotions. In T. Dalgleish & M. J. Power (Eds.), Handbook of cognition and emotion (pp. 45–60). John Wiley & Sons Ltd Due to its distinct and widely recognizable pattern of face expression, anger has always been included in the repertoire of basic emotions. Benefits of Anger Farzaneh Pahlavan Multiple Facets of Anger: Getting Mad or Restoring Justice? Chapter 3: The Neurobiology of RAGE and Anger & Psychiatric Implications with a Focus on Depression Daniel J. Guerra1, Valentina Colonnello and Jaak Panksepp As a basic emotion, anger emerges early in life and has a unique adaptive function in motivating, organizing, and regulating behavior. No other emotion can match the consistency and vigor of anger in mobilizing high-level energy and sustaining goal-directed activity. Anger serves a variety of regulatory functions in physiological and psychological processes related to self-defense as well as to interpersonal and societal behaviors. Through socialization processes, it plays an important role in the development of personality and individual differences in responding to environmental challenges, which can be more or less adaptive. (p. v). Aristotle: Aristotle: Nichomachean Ethics: It is easy to fly into a passion – anybody can do that – but to be angry with the right person into the right extent and at the right time and with the right object in the right way – that is not easy, and it is not everyone who can do it In themselves passions are neither good nor evil. They are morally qualified only to the extent that they effectively engage reason and will….It belongs to the perfection of the moral or human good that the passions be governed by reason. CCC 1767 CCMMP: Catholic-Christian Meta-Model of the Person DMU Paul Vitz, William Nordling, Paul Craig Titus. p. (294) to remain in the virtuous middle ground requires being disposed to a righteous anger that will stand up to injustice, and use a good measure of anger in ways that are corrective of the evil, preventive of further injustice, and indicative of a balance to mean between extremes. Emotions are good when, as reactions antecedent to reasoning, they make us conscious of reality and prepare us for a more complete reaction and moral action. Emotion and choice then serve moral flourishing (e.g., when we have an appropriate spontaneous reaction of anger at injustice). Second, emotions are good as felt reactions that also follow the intellectual evaluation of the situation. Emotions can be expressive of rational decisions. Emotions can thus participate in our life of reason and will (Gondreau, 2013). For example, when we choose to rectify and injustice, a balanced expression of anger can help us to act decisively will being restrained enough that we do not overreact. Through a righteous or just expression of anger, we entered rectify injustice, will finding a just and rational mean between excessively weak or exceedingly strong emotional displays. (p. 650). Emotions are viewed as informing people about their cares and concerns. To prepare the body for action, directing our thoughts to ways that will appropriately address the issues at hand. They can signal and manipulate other people in ways that suit the person's emotional needs (Parrott, 2001). Being disconnected from emotional experience, therefore, means being cut off from adaptive information (Pos et al., 2003). (pp. 650-651). Digression into justification of secular sources Question may arise, "OK, Dr. Peter, as you already noted, anger has been recognized for a long time, going all the way back to Aristotle and way before that in Sacred Scripture. You emphasize that you are a Catholic psychologist, so why are you even looking at these secular sources like the American Psychological Association? There is a lot about anger in Scripture, in the Church Fathers and the saints about anger in the spiritual life. Discalced Carmelite Abbott Marc Foley in his excellent book The Context of Holiness: Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the Life of St. Therese of Lisieux "One…misconception is that the spiritual life is an encapsulated sphere, cloistered from the realities of daily living….we have only one life composed of various dimensions. Our emotional life, intellectual life, social life, work life, sex life, spiritual life are simple ways of speaking of the different facets of our one life. (p. 1). We have one life. One life. We don't have a spiritual life that is separate from our emotional life. We have one life. If we are angry, that affects our whole life. The Church herself encourages us to look to all branches of knowledge and glean what is best from them in order to live our one life better. From the CCC, paragraph 159 "Though faith is above reason, there can never be any real discrepancy between faith and reason. Since the same God who reveals mysteries and infuses faith has bestowed the light of reason on the human mind, God cannot deny himself, nor can truth ever contradict truth." "Consequently, methodical research in all branches of knowledge, provided it is carried out in a truly scientific manner and does not override moral laws, can never conflict with the faith, because the things of the world and the things of faith derive from the same God. The humble and persevering investigator of the secrets of nature is being led, as it were, by the hand of God in spite of himself, for it is God, the conserver of all things, who made them what they are." And from the Vatican II document, the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World, paragraph 62 reads: In pastoral care, sufficient use must be made not only of theological principles, but also of the findings of the secular sciences, especially of psychology and sociology, so that the faithful may be brought to a more adequate and mature life of faith. Remember that we are embodied beings -- we are composites of a soul and a body. The 17th Century Philosopher Rene Descartes' popularized what is called mind-body dualism. Mind-body dualism is the idea that the body and the mind operate in separate spheres, and neither can be assimilated into the other. And that is false. Demonstrably false in a lot of ways, be we so often assume it to be true. We have one life. In the last several years we are realizing just how much of our mental life and our psychological well-being is linked in various ways to our neurobiology -- the ways that our nervous systems function. And the relationship between our embodied brain and our minds is reciprocal -- each affects the other in complex ways that we are just beginning to understand. In other words, brain chemistry affects our emotional states. And our emotional states and our behaviors affect brain chemistry. It's not just our minds and it's not just our bodies and it's not just our souls -- it's all of those, all of what makes me who I am, body, mind, soul, spirit, all of it. And since Scripture, the Early Church Fathers, the Catechism and so on are silent on neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurophysiology and so many other areas that impact our minds and our well-being, as a Catholic psychologist I am going to look elsewhere, I'm going to look into secular sources. I just don't think it's reasonable to expect the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican to be experts in these areas -- it's not their calling, it's not their expertise. St. John of the Cross in his Prologue of Ascent of Mt. Carmel: "I will not rely on experience or science…[but] I will not neglect whatever possible use I can make of them. Fr. Marc Foley, OCD : The Context of Holiness: As St. Thomas wrote of St. Augustine's use of Platonic philosophy in the Summa: "whenever Augustine, who was imbued with the doctrines of the Platonists, found in their teaching anything consistent with the faith, he adopted it and those things which he found contrary to the faith he amended." (ST I, q. 84,a. 5) p.4 And St. Thomas himself drew on so much of Aristotle's thought in his writings, bringing it into his body of work. Abbot Marc Foley. In short, we should never swallow the school of thought whole; we should sift the wheat from the chaff, separate truth from falsehood. p.4 We want the best from all sources. Emphasis on biological processes: From Heidi Crockett Anger Management with Interpersonal Neurobiology Discussed Interpersonal Neurobiology at length in Episode 92 of this podcast Understanding and Healing your Mind through IPNB In interpersonal neurobiology, anger as an emotion is viewed from the perspective of cognitive neuroscience. And cognitive neuroscience states that cognition and emotion are dynamically combined with physical arousal. When anger is induced as an emotion in humans, it can unconsciously affect physiological and neural resources. Affective states of anger are subsequently expressed in the brain as well as the body, and these neural and physiological changes can influence the cognitive processes. Many studies and resources have been expended on studying the emotions of happiness, sadness, and fear, which align with psychopathological states of hypomania, depression, and anxiety. Kathy Steele, Suzette Boon, Onno van der Hart: Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation: A Practical, Integrative Approach: Anger is an affect to derived from activation of the sympathetic nervous system, geared to energize the body for maximum effort to fend off perceived danger. Psychologically, it protects from awareness of vulnerability and lack of control, and therefore from shame. And fight mode, we are all primed to perceive cues of danger rather than cues of safety and relational connection. In such a heightened state of arousal, it is easy to misunderstand the intentions of others. (p.332). Polyvagal theory and anger A critical period for experience-dependent development of the feelings of safety during early infancy: A polyvagal perspective on anger and psychometric tools to assess perceived safety Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience July 2022 article Andrea Poli, Angelo Gemignani, Carlo Chiorri and Mario Miccoli Brief primer here on some neurology. Don't worry. I will keep it simple. Neurons are specialized cells that receive and send signals to other cells through fragile and thin cellular extensions called axons. Myelination: a membrane or a sheath around the axons on neurons. Myelinated axons often have a larger diameter Myelinated axons are insulated Myelination allows for much faster transmission of electric impulses Presence of safety during the critical period (first year of life). Decreased unmyelinated/myelinated cardioinhibitory fibers ratio in adulthood Ventral Vagal complex is able to have a greater impact on reducing the Sympathetic Nervous System arousal -- decreasing anger VVC is able to have a greater impact on reducing Dorsal Vagal Complex fear and shutdown responses -- the freeze response. Greater capacity for self-regulation. Absence of safety during the critical period Increased unmyelinated/myelinated cardioinhibitory fibers ratio in adulthood Ventral Vagal complex has a lesser impact on reducing the Sympathetic Nervous System arousal -- less able to decrease sympathetic arousal, including anger VVC has a lesser impact on reducing Dorsal Vagal Complex fear and shutdown responses -- less able to reduce the freeze response. Less capacity for self-regulation. Dampened VVC activity reduces the capacity of adaptive inhibition of SNS and DVC (Dorsal Vagal Complex), and emotional self-regulation. Hence, environmental detection of unsafety cues may preferentially trigger SNS-mediated anger in order to avoid DVC-mediated immobilization with fear. Young children exposed to five or more significant adverse experiences in the first three years of childhood face a 76% likelihood of having one or more delays in their language, emotional or brain development. (6) As the number of traumatic events experienced during childhood increases, the risk for the following health problems in adulthood increases: depression; alcoholism; drug abuse; suicide attempts; heart and liver diseases; pregnancy problems; high stress; uncontrollable anger; and family, financial, and job problems. (6) 7 ways childhood adversity changes a child's brain Donna Jackson Nakazawa Acestoohigh.com website September 8, 2016 Epigenetic Shifts gene methylation, in which small chemical markers, or methyl groups, adhere to the genes involved in regulating our stress response, and prevent these genes from doing their jobs. Size and Shape of the Brain stress releases a hormone that actually shrinks the size of the hippocampus, an area of our brain responsible for processing emotion and memory and managing stress. Chronic neuroinflammation can lead to changes that reset the tone of the brain for life Brain connectivity: Dr. Ryan Herringa, neuropsychiatrist and assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin, found that children and teens who'd experienced chronic childhood adversity showed weaker neural connections between the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus. Girls also displayed weaker connections between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. The prefrontal-cortex-amygdala relationship plays an essential role in determining how emotionally reactive we're likely to be to the things that happen to us in our day-to-day life, and how likely we are to perceive these events as stressful or dangerous. Including anger. Wiring of the brain and nervous system matter -- they matter a lot Brain activation in anger Distinct Brain Areas involved in Anger versus Punishment during Social Interactions Olga M. Klimecki, David Sander & Patrik Vuilleumier Scientific Reports 2018. 25 men fMRI study anger induced in an in inequality game designed to be unfair. In the present study, we found that the intensity of experienced anger when seeing the face of the unfair other was parametrically related to activations in amygdala, STS (superior temporal sulcus), and fusiform gyrus (related to facial recognition). The STS has been shown to produce strong responses when subjects perceive stimuli in research areas that facial recognition Farzaneh Pahlavan Multiple Facets of Anger: Getting Mad or Restoring Justice? Chapter 3: The Neurobiology of RAGE and Anger & Psychiatric Implications with a Focus on Depression Daniel J. Guerra1, Valentina Colonnello and Jaak Panksepp Rage emerges when specific environmental stimuli arouse the neural circuitry of the RAGE system. Even if the anger-thoughts and the related expression are modulated and regulated by higher cortico-cognitive areas, the human basic circuitry of anger is still subcortical. Since the early description of rage in decorticated cats (Dusser De Barenne, 1920) and dogs (Rothmann, 1923) and their responses to inoffensive stimuli, it was clear that the rage expression is i) dependent on subcortical areas, i.e. the ancient regions play a crucial role more than the higher neocortical regions; ii) independent of an intact cortex. p. 11 Among the higher limbic regions of this network, the medial nucleus, the basal complex, and central and lateral nuclei of the amygdala play a key role in the modulation of RAGE. p. 1 All this happens far away from the frontal cortex in the limbic system of your brain. Kathy Steele, Suzette Boon, Onno van der Hart: Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation: A Practical, Integrative Approach Why of Chronic anger. Anger is the primary emotion of the "fight" defense. When (parts of) the patient become stuck in this defense, anger becomes chronic. Thus, the first intervention is safety. 332 As long as a fight reaction remains unresolved, anger will remain chronic. (p.332). Almost no one seems to understands that anger is a defense against fear and shame. It's a way of trying to protect oneself. There are several reasons that anger and hostility become chronic in dissociative patients. First, patients typically have been severely invalidated, ignored, heard, betrayed, and sometimes even tortured over extended periods of time, while helpless to stop it. In itself, this is enough to generate enormous rage in anyone as part of the naturally occurring fight defense. Second, as children, patients often had little to no help in learning how to regulate and appropriately express normal anger, much less how to cope with it. Often it was unacceptable for many patients to express any kind of anger as children, while the adults around them were uncontained and highly destructive with their anger. Others had no limit set on their angry behaviors. (p. 330). Angry dissociative parts are feared and avoided internally by most other parts, particularly those that function in daily life. After all, angry behaviors toward self and others may interfere with functioning in a variety of personal and social ways. An ongoing vicious cycle of rage and shame ensues internally: the more patients avoid their angry and destructive dissociative parts, the angry these parts become, and the more they shame other parts and are shamed by them. (p. 331). … Angry parts have a deep shame and are highly defended against the strong belief that they are very bad. Their defense is reinforced by the shame of patients that such parts of themselves even exist. These parts of the patient are terrified of attachment to the therapist and you the relationship is dangerous, mainly because they are afraid that the therapist will never accept them. (p. 331-332). Whether the anger is part of a fight response or not, it is often a secondary emotion that protects the patient from feelings of sadness, extreme powerlessness, shame, guilt, and loss. (p. 333). (add grief) Parts of the patient that developed controlling-punitive strategies will be angry with others to get what they need, while those that have controlling-caregiving strategies will punish themselves for being angry or having needs. (p. 333). This is often the case in hostile parts such as those of self-injure or encourage other parts to self-harm, prostitute themselves, abuse drugs or alcohol, or engage in other self-destructive behaviors. They are often stuck in destructive and harmful behaviors that are an "attack self" defense against shame. (p.333). Finally, the rage of the perpetrator is often an embodied experience from which patients cannot yet escape without sufficient realization and further integration. Some dissociative parts imitate perpetrators internally, repeating the family dynamics from the past with other parts in a rather literal way. (p.333). "Getting the anger out" is not really useful, as the problem is that the patient needs to learn how to effectively express anger verbally rather than physically, and in socially appropriate and contained ways, so the patient can be heard by others. It is less the fact that patients express anger, but how they do so and whether that expression allows him to remain grounded in the present, to retain important relationships, and to avoid being self-destructive. (p. 334). Expression of anger is not necessarily therapeutic in itself. It is how (parts of) the patient experience and express it that is important; whether it is within a window of tolerancex in a socially appropriate and safe. Therapist must learn when expression of anger is therapeutic and when containment of anger is more helpful. (p. 334). Working with anger an angry parts (p.335). Take the time to educate the patient as a whole about the functions of anger and angry parts. Although they may seem like "troublemakers," they can be understood as attempting to solve problems with ineffective or insufficient tools. Encourage all parts of the patient understand, accept, and listen to angry parts, instead of avoiding them. Make efforts to understand what provokes angry parts. There are many potential triggers. Not direct quotes Do all parts feel the same way as the angry part? If not, can those parts listen to and accept angry parts perspective? Would the angry part be willing to listen to the other internal perspectives? Invite other parts to watch and listen if possible. Can set limits with the angry part the angry part and all parts need to learn that healthy relationships do not include punishment, humiliation, or force Use titration, helping the person experienced as a small amount of anger will remain grounded in the present Parts and imitate a perpetrator often literally experience themselves in our experienced by other parts as the actual perpetrator. Thus they understandably induce fear and shame within a patient as a whole, and sometimes fearing the therapist. (p. 345). The functions of perpetrator-imitating parts are (1) protect the patient against threats of the perpetrator, which continue to be experienced as real in the present; (2) defend the patient against unbearable realizations of being helpless and powerless as a child, (3) re-enact traumatic memories from the perspective of the perpetrator, as mentalize by the child; (4) serve as a defense against shame through attacking the patient and avoiding inner experiences of shame; (5) provide an outlet for the patient's disowned sadistic and punitive tendencies; and (6) hold unbearable traumatic memories. (p. 346). Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, Onno van der Hart 2011 book Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists Destructive expressions of anger include persistent revenge fantasies or actions, hurting self or others, "taking it out" on innocent people (or animals), or destruction of property. (p. 265). Dissociative parts of a person that are stuck in anger may experience this feeling as vehement and overwhelming, often without words. They may have irresistible urges to act aggressively and have great difficulty thinking and reflecting on their feelings before acting. Angry parts have not learned how to experience or express anger and helpful ways. There are two types of anger dissociative parts. The first are parts that are stuck in a defensive fight mode, ready to protect you. Their anger at original injustices may be legitimate and naturally accompanies a tendency to strike out and fight, which is an essential survival strategy. However, such parts have become stuck in anger, unable to experience much else. They rigidly perceived threat and ill-will everywhere and they react with anger and aggression as their only option of response. Although these parts of you may not yet realize it, anger is often a protection against vulnerable feelings of shame, fear, hurt, despair, powerlessness, and loss. The second type of angry part may seem very much like the original perpetrator. They imitate those who hurt them in the past, and they can be experienced internally as the actual perpetrator. This experience can be particularly frightening, disorienting, and shameful. But be assured this is a very common way of dealing with being traumatized. In fact, although these parts may have some similarities to those who hurt you, they also significant differences: they are parts of you as a whole person, who is trying to cope with unresolved traumatic experiences. (p. 267) Tips for coping with anger (p, 269 to 271) recognize how to make distinctions among the many gradations of anger, from mild irritation to rage, so that you can intervene more rapidly. Understand your tells around anger, which may include a tight or tense feeling in your body, clenched jaw's or fists, feeling flushed or shaky, breathing heavily, heart racing, a feeling of heat, a surge of energy. Empathize with her angry parts, recognizing they have very limited coping skills, and very limited vision. They've been shunned by other parts, left alone with their hurt, fear, shame, in isolation. This does not mean you have to accept their impulses toward inappropriate behavior Once you start feeling some compassion toward these parts you can begin to communicate with them, listening with an intention, with curiosity to understand what lies underneath the anger Angry parts have a strength, that they could transferred to use and more positive ways Become more curious about why anger is happening. Try creative and healthy nonverbal ways of expressing your anger, such as writing, drawing, painting, making a collage Physical exercise may help as an outlet for the physical energy generated by the physiology of anger Work on understanding your anger, by reflecting on it, rather than just experiencing it, being immersed in it. You might imagine observing yourself from a distance, and getting curious about why you feel the way you do. Give yourself a time-out, that is, walk away from the situation if you're getting too angry. Counseling to 10, or even 200 before you say or do something you might regret later. Calm breathing may help Listen to each part of you, about what might help that part with anger. You can have in her conversations with parts of yourself about anger and how to express it. Small and safe ways to express anger can be negotiated that are agreeable to all parts of you Watch safe people in your life and seal they handle their own anger. Do they accept being angry? Are they are respectful and appropriate with her anger? Are there particular strategies that they use that you could practice for yourself? Healthy anger can get positive strength and energy. It can help you be appropriately assertive, set clear boundaries, and confront wrongs in the world. Anger can pave the way to other emotions, leading to the resolution relational conflicts. We learn the most common triggers of your anger. Once you learn these triggers, you can be more aware when they occur and more able to prevent an automatic reaction of anger. Establish intercommunication among parts of yourself to recognize triggers and negotiate possible helpful strategies to cope with them rather than just reacting. You can try allowing yourself to experience just a small amount of anger from another part of yourself: a drop, a teaspoon, 1% or 2%. In exchange you can share with angry parts feelings of calm and safety. Inner safe spaces can be very helpful for childlike parts that feel terrified My parts Feisty Part-- defends against shame -- Melancholio. Good Boy Challenger Creative-distracting me. Closing Mark your calendars. Next Live Experience of the IIC podcast will be on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern time on Zoom (repeat) -- All about Anger -- dealing with your anger. Going beyond what books can do. Experiential exercise. Links to register have gone out in our emailed Wednesday Reflections. Can get the link on the IIC landing page as well, SoulsandHearts.com/iic December 28, 2022 Reflection at soulsandhearts.com/blog From Rejecting to Embracing Aging Reach out to me Crisis@soulsandhearts.com Conversation hours: cell is 317.567.9594 conversation hours 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time Every Tuesday and Thursday. Resilient Catholic Community -- you do not have to be alone. Why a deep intimate personal relationship with God our Father, Mary our Mother -- spiritual parents By claiming our identity as beloved daughters and sons of God the Father and Mary our Mother. Identity is freely given. How By dealing with the natural level issues we have, the human formation issues we have that have spiritual consequences. Grace perfects nature So many spiritual problems have their roots in the natural realm, in human formation. If this kind of exercise is helpful to you, we have nearly 100 of them in the Resilient Catholics Community. 120 Catholics like you already on board, already on the pilgrimage -- just had 47 apply for the December 2022 cohort, excited to get to know our new applicants. Closed December 31 -- wait list should be up soon for the June 2023 Cohort. Get to know your own parts Get to love your own parts If interested, contact me. Crisis@soulsandhearts.com 317.567.9594 conversation hours 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time Every Tuesday and Thursday.
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