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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 57 MIN

Healthy Anger, Toxic Rage with John Lee

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I sit down with John Lee to unpack the critical difference between anger and rage. John shares his decades of experience helping men and women understand how rage can destroy connection, while healthy anger can build intimacy and trust. We explore the generational cycles of rage, how it gets passed down to children, and what it takes to break free. If you’ve ever struggled with anger or felt trapped in rage, this conversation will hit home.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:10 – Welcome back, John Lee00:37 – Anger vs Rage02:11 – Why Rage Never Resolves04:24 – Rage Is Contagious06:29 – The Illusion of Control08:04 – Enragers and Outragers11:38 – Fathers, Sons, and Rage13:50 – No Models for Healthy Anger16:08 – Anger as Sacred Energy20:08 – Rage Equals Pain for Children23:19 – Facing Personal Rage24:24 – Four Styles of Rage27:11 – Where Healing Begins30:30 – Sobriety and Rage32:57 – Why Men Resist Rage Work36:59 – Reconnecting to the Body41:13 – Why Rage Work Isn’t Filmed44:06 – Gentle Practices to Reduce Rage48:58 – Expressing Anger Appropriately52:37 – Boundaries Around Rage53:45 – Closing Thoughts***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

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