About this episode

Joan discusses her relationship with anger and insights from IFS therapy with Dr Risa Adams.

In this follow-up session with my friend and IFS therapist Dr Risa Adams, I explore my complicated relationship with anger—an emotion I've spent most of my life suppressing and fearing. After a conflict with my husband revealed layers of resentment and shame, I discovered that my anger isn't the enemy I thought it was; it's actually a protective part trying to keep me safe and advocate for my authentic voice. This conversation opened my eyes to the possibility that I don't have to choose between being loving and being honest; I can honor all my parts and still show up with integrity. Learn more about Hippocratic Collective: https://hippocraticcollective.org/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanchanmd

People in this episode

Host: Joan Chan

Guest: Dr Risa Adams

Topics covered

• IFS therapy
• anger management
• emotional health
• personal growth
• relationships

Keywords

• IFS therapy
• anger
• emotional health
• personal growth
• relationships
• therapy
• self-discovery

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