188 - Is Anger Management Change Sustainable? Michael's Story

188 - Is Anger Management Change Sustainable? Michael's Story

From Anger Secrets by Alastair Duhs

June 7, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 188

About this episode

In this episode, Alastair Duhs interviews Michael about his lasting changes after completing an anger management program.

For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . In this episode, anger expert Alastair Duhs sits down with Michael, a man in his late 70s who completed Alastair's anger management program 18 months ago, to find out one simple thing: did the change last? Whether you have tried to control your anger before and slipped back, or you are wondering whether it is even worth starting, this conversation offers a real and honest answer. Rather than offering theory, Alastair lets Michael tell his own story, from the Christmas visit where his daughter confronted him about the kind of father he had been, to the calmer, more connected life he is living today. And the good news is, Michael's experience shows that lasting change is possible , and probably not as hard as you think. Key Takeaways: The fear that change won't last stops a lot of people from ever trying. Michael's story is a direct answer to that fear. Eighteen months on, the changes are real and they have held. Anger is almost always connected to a story you are telling yourself. Michael had come to believe his success entitled him to say whatever he wanted, however he wanted. Until he saw that story…

People in this episode

Host: Alastair Duhs

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

  • anger management
  • personal change
  • mental health
  • life stories
  • sustainability of change

Keywords

  • anger management
  • lasting change
  • personal story
  • mental health
  • self-improvement

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Organizations: angersecrets.com

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