{"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":"169 - Is Your Anger Healthy or Harmful?","slug":"169-is-your-anger-healthy-or-harmful","published_at":"2026-01-25T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/169-is-your-anger-healthy-or-harmful","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386","url":"https://angersecrets.com/podcast/169-understanding-healthy-anger","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cd5654ac-fbcc-46ed-81a7-60a309aaf846.mp3","summary":"For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . Is anger always a bad thing? Or are there times when feeling angry actually makes sense? In this episode of The Anger Secrets Podcast , anger expert Alastair Duhs explains why anger itself isn’t the problem. The real damage happens when anger is either suppressed or expressed in ways that hurt relationships. You’ll learn what healthy anger really looks like, how it differs from destructive anger and how to express anger in a way that protects trust, communication and emotional safety. What you’ll learn in this episode Why anger is a normal and necessary human emotion The difference between healthy, assertive anger and destructive anger How unhealthy anger damages trust and connection over time Real-life examples of responding to anger at work and in relationships Practical ways to express anger calmly, clearly, and respectfully Key principles of healthy anger: Healthy anger is expressed , not suppressed It is assertive, not aggressive It focuses on solutions rather than blame It respects both your needs and the needs of others Practical tips covered: Pause before reacting and reflect on what’s really going on Use “I” statements instead of blame or accusation Focus on problem-solving rather than winning Set clear, respectful boundaries Practice forgiveness to avoid carrying resentment Want help applying this? If you’d like support learning how to express anger in healthier ways: Watch the free training on breaking the anger cycle Book a free 30-minute Anger Assessment Call Learn more about The Complete Anger Management System Visit angersecrets.com to get started. Anger doesn’t need to be eliminated. It needs to be understood and used wisely. And remember: You can’t control other people, but you…","meta_description":"For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . Is anger always a bad thing? Or are there times when feeling angry actually ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":600,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anger-secrets-5809386/episodes/169-is-your-anger-healthy-or-harmful/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/169-is-your-anger-healthy-or-harmful.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}