{"podcast":{"title":"Anger Secrets: Anger Management for Healthier Relationships","slug":"anger-secrets-5809386","podcast_index_feed_id":5809386,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/angersecrets/","website_url":"https://angersecrets.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1249324-2922-4a6d-8daa-211abc55b7ed/Anger-Secrets-Podcast-Cover-copy.jpg","author":"Alastair Duhs | Anger Management Expert","episode_count":204,"summary":"Most people don't look for anger management until anger starts damaging the people they love. They try to stay calm. They promise themselves they'll do better next time. They work harder to control their reactions. But the outbursts keep happening. The arguments keep escalating. The tension keeps building at home. The problem isn't simply learning to suppress anger. Lasting anger management comes from understanding anger triggers, improving emotional regulation, addressing the root causes of anger and developing healthier ways to communicate during conflict. That's what Anger Secrets is here to help you do. Hosted by anger expert Alastair Duhs, Anger Secrets is an anger management podcast that helps you understand why anger keeps coming back, how to control anger before it controls you, and how to repair the damage anger can cause in relationships and family life. Each episode explores practical strategies for anger control, emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, anger triggers, relationship conflict, parenting challenges and rebuilding trust after anger has damaged important relationships. You'll learn how to stop losing your temper, stay calm under pressure…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:17:32.529951+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386"},"episode":{"title":"164 - Why Small Things Make You So Angry","slug":"164-why-small-things-make-you-so-angry","published_at":"2025-12-21T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/164-why-small-things-make-you-so-angry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386","url":"https://angersecrets.com/podcast/164-why-small-things-make-you-so-angry","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12e7dea4-b4d1-46d8-b786-0d416abc526c.mp3","summary":"For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . It’s often not the big things that make you angry. It’s the small stuff that hijacks your day. In this thoughtful episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs explores why seemingly minor annoyances can trigger such big reactions, and how learning to let go of them can radically improve your relationships, your mood and your life. Key Takeaways: - Small events like a comment or forgotten chore often trigger anger because of deeper emotional patterns. -Reacting in the heat of the moment usually leads to regret. Pausing first gives you power. -Asking, “Will this matter in a week or a year?” helps you gain perspective and avoid overreacting. -Practicing gratitude can rewire your brain to focus on what really matters, not petty irritations. -Recognising life’s fragility can shift your focus from frustration to compassion and connection. Links referenced in this episode: angersecrets.com — Learn more about anger management angersecrets.com/training — Watch the free training: Breaking The Anger Cycle angersecrets.com/course — Enroll in The Complete Anger Management System","meta_description":"For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . It’s often not the big things that make you angry. It’s the small stuff that h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":641,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anger-secrets-5809386/episodes/164-why-small-things-make-you-so-angry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/164-why-small-things-make-you-so-angry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}