Eps 136 - Anger Isn’t the Problem: Teaching Kids to Feel Without Hurting Others

In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore one of the most misunderstood emotions—for kids and adults alike: anger.Using a powerful real-life story from Ash’s daughter at the library, this conversation gently unpacks the difference between feeling anger and being angry—and why confusing the two leads to shame, suppression, or emotional explosions. This episode offers parents, caregivers, and leaders a practical, nervous-system-informed way to help kids process big emotions without splashing them onto others.With warmth, humour, and clarity, Ash and Dave discuss how emotional regulation isn’t about control, suppression, or “being good”—it’s about awareness, safe expression, and learning what to do with what’s inside us.The difference between feeling anger and being angryWhy trying to “control emotions” doesn’t actually workHow kids (and adults) project emotions when they don’t know how to process themA simple jar-and-water activity to teach emotional awarenessWhy anger itself isn’t bad—but a dysfunctional relationship with anger isThe danger of suppressing anger vs exploding with itEmotional intelligence: awareness, regulation, and healthy expressionWhen you get angry, do you try to suppress it—or does it spill onto others?How was anger handled in your family growing up?What would a healthy relationship with anger look like for you or your child?🌿 Re-MIND Institute Linktree: Re-MIND Institute LinkTree🌿 David’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/accidental_ascension🌐 Website: Re-MIND Institute | Healing at the Root for Real Life Change📱 Instagram: NeuroBehavioural Transformation Programs | Re-MIND Institute (@remind.institute) • Instagram profile📘 Facebook: Re-MIND Institute | Melbourne VICThe Re-Mind Podcast shares general information about mental health, well-being, healing, and spiritual growth. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional.