Bronwyn Schweigerdt
Introduction
- Guest: Bronwyn Schweigerdt, licensed psychotherapist, podcaster, and anger management expert from Sacramento, California.
- Host: Dr. Allen Lycka
- Podcast: "Angry at the Right Things"
- Educational Background: Master's in Counseling Psychology and Nutrition
Personal Journey and Career Shift
- Initial Career: Nutritionist
- Depressive Episode: Prompted career change to psychotherapy.
- Experience with Therapists: Inspired to become a better therapist.
Anger Management and Cultural Context
- Therapist Training: Lack of focus on anger management.
- Cultural Suppression of Anger: Anger often suppressed due to societal and familial norms.
- Goal: Helping people develop healthy relationships with their anger.
De-escalation Techniques
- Training in De-escalation: Techniques to calm individuals experiencing extreme anger.
- Counterintuitive Methods: Validating anger to calm individuals rather than using logic to dismiss feelings.
The Concept of "Angry Person"
- Misconception: Everyone experiences anger; no one is inherently an "angry person".
- Externalizing vs. Suppressing Anger: Both can be harmful.
Effects of Suppressed Anger
- Harmful Impacts: Suppressed anger can lead to depression, anxiety, and affect relationships negatively.
Root Causes of Depression and Anxiety
- Medication and Therapy: Often manage symptoms rather than addressing root causes.
- Suppressed Anger: Viewed as a core issue behind depression and anxiety.
Addressing Suppressed Anger
- Identifying Triggers: Analyzing recent events to find the source of anger.
- Validation and Expression: Acknowledging and expressing anger through healthy channels like setting boundaries.
Role of Shame
- Shame and Anger: Shame often prevents people from expressing anger and admitting mistakes.
- Overcoming Shame: Using imagination exercises and self-affirmation to dismantle learned shame.
Living a Fantastic Life
- Freedom from Shame: Key to living a full, complete life.
- Self-attunement: Being in tune with one's feelings and needs.
- Boundaries: Recognizing responsibility for one's own feelings, not others'.
Advice for Listeners
- Life is Short: Importance of being true to oneself.
- Self-attunement: Understanding and expressing personal feelings and needs.
Closing Thoughts
- Message to Younger Self: Importance of avoiding codependency and staying true to oneself.
- Podcast and Contact Information: "Angry at The Right Things"
Host's Closing Message
- Additional Resources: www.lifequalityassessment.com for self-assessment.
- Website: www.DrAllenLycka.com for further information and weekly golden pearls.
Contact Information
- Bronwyn Schweigerdt: Host of the podcast "Angry at The Right Things"
BIO:
Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist, podcaster and anger expert. She has a master's in counseling psychology and another in nutrition. Her podcast is Angry at the Right Things.
Social Media:
https://angryattherightthings.podbean.com/