Angry at the Right Things: How Suppressed Anger Leads to Depression and Illness - Bronwyn Schweigerdt

When Bronwyn Schweigerdt discovered that her severe depressive episodes were a result of repressed anger, it changed everything.  Bronwyn is a public speaker, author, podcaster and licensed psychotherapist.  You can listen to Bronwyn’s podcast Angry at the Right Things on all the usual podcast platforms.Some of the highlights Bronwyn shares:Her experience of severe depression with unusual symptoms of extreme nausea and a voracious appetiteBecoming a therapist to find answers to her own problemsDiscovering that repressed anger can cause depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional issuesIt's okay to feel anger - it's neither good nor bad - it just isLearning how to channel anger out of our body in healthy waysAssertiveness, creating boundaries, demanding accountability, and documenting are all ways to appropriately respond to feelings of angerWe are not responsible for other people's feelings (and they're not responsible for ours)Just because I can't see anger, doesn't mean it isn't realSomatic symptoms of repressed angerWe often misdirect our anger towards innocent people - it's important to be angry at the right thingsOur emotions affect our physical bodiesHow to deal with unsafe peopleAdvocating for ourselvesNoticing patternsEmotions are e-motions - they are energy in motion - they are designed to make us moveStrong emotions like anger are like a light on the dashboard of a car - it lets us know we need to check under the hood - something needs to be repairedAccording to Bronwyn, shame is not an emotion, it's a social construct and does not serve usHow shame debilitates us and makes us stuckDon't judge our feelingsWe need to heal our relationship with angerWhat do you need right now?And more  Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.