EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 15 MIN
From Road Rage to Sobbing: A Trauma Therapist's Tool for Discharging Anger
from The Trauma Nerd · host Helen Billows
You pull over, hands shaking, absolutely raging. How dare they. What is wrong with that person. You're furious.Except you're not, really. Underneath that rage is something far more vulnerable, and your body knows it before you do.This episode is a simple, fast-acting tool for discharging anger from the body, the kind that flares up after a trauma trigger or a genuine threat. I also tell you about the night a driver tailgated me through the Adelaide Hills, and how I went from raging to sobbing in about 30 seconds flat.This episode covers:How to discharge angry energy using your body, in 30-second burstsWhy anger is so often a protective top layer, and what's usually hiding underneath itA real road rage story and the technique working in real timeWhy this exact emotional trajectory is what we see in EMDR processingWhen to use this tool, and when definitely not toIt's a coping strategy, not a cure (and get medical clearance before going full effort). If you've got anger that feels bigger than the moment, listen now.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple or Youtube 📩 Join the mailing listFollow Helen: @helenbillows
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You pull over, hands shaking, absolutely raging. How dare they. What is wrong with that person. You're furious. Except you're not, really. Underneath that rage is something far more vulnerable, and your body knows it before you do. This episode is a simple, fast-acting tool for discharging anger from the body, the kind that flares up after a trauma trigger or a genuine threat. I also tell you about the night a driver tailgated me through the Adelaide Hills, and how I went from raging to sobbi...
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