Anger, Anxiety and the Power of Naming What You Feel with RJ Zimmerman

Anger, Anxiety and the Power of Naming What You Feel with RJ Zimmerman

From Your Sober Sweet Spot by Dr Olubunmi

November 25, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 47

About this episode

RJ Zimmerman discusses the importance of naming emotions and how it can transform self-relationship and emotional patterns.

In this episode, RJ Zimmerman returns to share how naming your emotions can completely shift the way you relate to yourself.  We talk about the moment that pushed him into deep self discovery, why fear softened when he finally acknowledged it, and how his emotional glossary helps people break old reactive patterns.  RJ explains why anger often signals a boundary that needs attention, what anxiety is trying to protect us from, and how reconnecting with the body brings you back to your most grounded and authentic self, all through small, consistent steps that fit into real life. Highlights: (03:44) RJ shares the life moment that forced him to choose a different path (09:22) The turning point that helped him stop fighting his own fear (17:10) Why naming emotions breaks destructive patterns (24:03) Anger as a message, not a flaw (30:54) What anxiety is really trying to protect you from (42:11) How tiny, consistent steps make emotional change sustainable Find out more about RJ Zimmerman: Website Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Olubunmi Instagram LinkedIn Website Future Life Progression This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

People in this episode

Host: Dr Olubunmi

Guest: RJ Zimmerman

Topics covered

  • emotional awareness
  • self-discovery
  • anger management
  • anxiety
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • emotions
  • self-discovery
  • anger
  • anxiety
  • emotional glossary
  • personal growth
  • reactive patterns

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