Navigating through life’s ups and downs can often lead to feelings of anger and frustration. This is particularly true for Baby Boomers, who may experience unique stressors related to Aging, Retirement, and other Lifestyle changes. Anger is a potent emotion, yet it’s a completely natural response to perceived threats or injustice. The true challenge—and opportunity—lies in harnessing this fiery energy in productive, positive ways. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the transformative power of anger, from understanding its triggers to mastering management techniques that foster personal Growth and improve Relationships.
Anger, though uncomfortable, is rooted in our evolutionary biology. It serves as a primal call to action, alerting us to rights that need defending or boundaries that need enforcement. However, when left unchecked, anger’s physical toll—ranging from increased heart rate to elevated Stress hormones—can be significant. Identifying the early signs of anger, such as clenched fists, shallow breathing, or a racing heart, is crucial. By acknowledging these signals early, we can prevent the escalation of anger to more destructive levels. Mastering anger is not about suppression but transformation. It’s about converting a potentially destructive emotion into a force for good—fueling personal growth, advocating for justice, and nurturing healthier relationships.
Dear Barbara, I lost my mom to cancer. I had taken 2 months off work to be at her home. I have lost my way since her dying. Lost my job, home, family, friends. I am struggling as I write. Why is this still the core of my downfall. I saw my alcoholic dad to his last breath too, 20 years before, and a…
Dear Barbara, I lost my mom to cancer. I had taken 2 months off work to be at her home. I have lost my way since her dying. Lost my job, home, family, friends. I am struggling as I write. Why is this …
Dear Barbara, I lost my mom to cancer. I had taken 2 months off work to be at her home. I have lost my way since her dying. Lost my job, home, family, friends. I am struggling as I write. Why is this still the core of my downfall. I saw my alcoholic dad to his last breath too, 20 years before, and although at that time I walked out on a job I loved and people in my life to care for him, I was able to stand on my own two feet afterwards. Any writings for stunted grief process would be appreciated.
Grief can be very complicated- as complicated as our relationship with the person who died. In fac…
There are countless decisions to be made during divorce, and oftentimes, people feel indecisive because of emotions like fear, anger and stress. My guest in this episode is Trina Nudson, who is the founder of BeH20, a coparenting program and BeAligned, an app, both which are tools to help you copare…
There are countless decisions to be made during divorce, and oftentimes, people feel indecisive because of emotions like fear, anger and stress. My guest in this episode is Trina Nudson, who is the fo…
There are countless decisions to be made during divorce, and oftentimes, people feel indecisive because of emotions like fear, anger and stress. My guest in this episode is Trina Nudson, who is the founder of BeH20, a coparenting program and BeAligned, an app, both which are tools to help you coparent better and make better decisions during the process.
Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to carry a grudge? That tight feeling in your chest when you think of someone you can’t stand. That’s not just a passing emotion — it’s hatred leaving its mark. Hatred isn’t just about disliking someone intensely. It’s a corrosive emotion that s…
Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to carry a grudge? That tight feeling in your chest when you think of someone you can’t stand. That’s not just a passing emotion — it’s hatred leavin…
Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to carry a grudge? That tight feeling in your chest when you think of someone you can’t stand. That’s not just a passing emotion — it’s hatred leaving its mark. Hatred isn’t just about disliking someone intensely. It’s a corrosive emotion that seeps into your thoughts, your relationships, and even your health. And whether you realize it or not, the price you pay for hating others is steep — far steeper than the satisfaction you might feel when indulging in it. Hatred doesn’t just affect the target of your anger; it poisons the person w…
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Linda Margolin Royal, author of the book The Star on the Grave. Linda Margolin Royal was born in Sydney, forever thankful her father and grandparents received life-saving transit visas from Chiune Sugihara in 1940, which enabled them to enter Japan…
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Linda Margolin Royal, author of the book The Star on the Grave. Linda Margolin Royal was born in Sydney, forever thankful her father and grandparent…
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Linda Margolin Royal, author of the book The Star on the Grave. Linda Margolin Royal was born in Sydney, forever thankful her father and grandparents received life-saving transit visas from Chiune Sugihara in 1940, which enabled them to enter Japan and escape the Holocaust. This ultimately meant they could find a permanent, safe home in Australia in 1941. The remainder of her family, numbering in the hundreds, was murdered in concentration camps. She trained as a graphic designer and then copywriter, and spent thirty years in the advertising …
One diagnosis flipped a scientist's entire life upside down, and led her to research that's giving parents real hope.Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist and autism mom, joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living to break down what autism actually is — a wide spectrum that can look completely different…
One diagnosis flipped a scientist's entire life upside down, and led her to research that's giving parents real hope.Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist and autism mom, joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things…
One diagnosis flipped a scientist's entire life upside down, and led her to research that's giving parents real hope.Dr. Theresa Lyons, scientist and autism mom, joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living to break down what autism actually is — a wide spectrum that can look completely different from one child to the next. She explains why autism is rooted in the nervous system, not "bad behavior," how nutrition and gut health can drive emotional outbursts and hyperactivity, and shares groundbreaking research showing autism isn't always lifelong. This is a conversation full of compassion, …
This is a powerful conversation on reclaiming your relationship with your body. 💫 Anne Poirier shares her journey through anorexia, yo-yo dieting, and body shame that finally shifted at a breaking point after knee surgery. The episode introduces body neutrality 🌿 as the path to healing—movin…
This is a powerful conversation on reclaiming your relationship with your body. 💫 Anne Poirier shares her journey through anorexia, yo-yo dieting, and body shame that finally shifted at a breaking …
This is a powerful conversation on reclaiming your relationship with your body. 💫 Anne Poirier shares her journey through anorexia, yo-yo dieting, and body shame that finally shifted at a breaking point after knee surgery. The episode introduces body neutrality 🌿 as the path to healing—moving away from self-judgment and toward gratitude by focusing on what the body does rather than how it looks. It dives into breaking the “when I, then I” trap ⛓️, reconnecting with intuition 🧠, and taking back personal power from diets and external authority, while reframing movement as a to…
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker welcomes Ben Oofana for a deep dive into the complexities of relational ambiguity, separation, and unresolved grief. They discuss how these emotional states can activate older attachment patterns, leading clients into cycles of connection-re…
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker welcomes Ben Oofana for a deep dive into the complexities of relational ambiguity, separation, and unresolved grief. They discuss how these e…
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker welcomes Ben Oofana for a deep dive into the complexities of relational ambiguity, separation, and unresolved grief. They discuss how these emotional states can activate older attachment patterns, leading clients into cycles of connection-restoring emotional rumination that mimic repair but often result in reactivation of past traumas. The conversation emphasizes the importance for clinicians to formulate care strategies when clients are driven by grief, shame, longing, or relational threats. By understanding these dynamics, therapists…
Therapy is not about shutting emotions down.
In this powerful clip from Positive Talk Radio, Brandi explains that healing is about feeling sadness, anger, and worry and still choosing to move forward. Growth is not the absence of emotion. It is the ability to feel deeply and continue building the l…
Therapy is not about shutting emotions down.
In this powerful clip from Positive Talk Radio, Brandi explains that healing is about feeling sadness, anger, and worry and still choosing to move forward…
Therapy is not about shutting emotions down.
In this powerful clip from Positive Talk Radio, Brandi explains that healing is about feeling sadness, anger, and worry and still choosing to move forward. Growth is not the absence of emotion. It is the ability to feel deeply and continue building the life you want.
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What if peace begins with one simple question?
Kathleen Bradford shares how true serenity comes from self-inquiry. Instead of reacting to anger, annoyance, or frustration, she pauses and asks, “What is being triggered inside me?” Memory. Fear. Old wounds. Awareness changes the outcome.
The cho…
What if peace begins with one simple question?
Kathleen Bradford shares how true serenity comes from self-inquiry. Instead of reacting to anger, annoyance, or frustration, she pauses and asks, “Wha…
What if peace begins with one simple question?
Kathleen Bradford shares how true serenity comes from self-inquiry. Instead of reacting to anger, annoyance, or frustration, she pauses and asks, “What is being triggered inside me?” Memory. Fear. Old wounds. Awareness changes the outcome.
The choice is always yours. React… or respond.
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There is a version of me that turns up around five in the afternoon. The kettle takes too long, a simple question earns a sigh, and everyone within ten feet is suddenly, mildly annoying. She has a name now, and it is not a flattering one: hangry. The good news is that s…
Reading time: about 5 minutes
There is a version of me that turns up around five in the afternoon. The kettle takes too long, a simple question earns a sigh, and everyone within ten feet is suddenly, …
Reading time: about 5 minutes
There is a version of me that turns up around five in the afternoon. The kettle takes too long, a simple question earns a sigh, and everyone within ten feet is suddenly, mildly annoying. She has a name now, and it is not a flattering one: hangry. The good news is that she is not a character flaw. She is chemistry, running right on schedule, and once you understand what she is actually asking for, she is much easier to manage. Here's what's going on, the study that proves it, and the small habit that heads it off before it lands on the people you love.
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Ann Hester, MD
Barbara Karnes
June 19, 2026
Jackie Pilossoph 
Olivia L. 
Teri M Brown 
Brigitte Cutshall 
Melissa Deally 
Jeffrey B. Besecker 
KEVIN MCDONALD 
Stephanie Valentine