Dr. Rick and Forrest continue their series on the stress responses with the “fight” response to stress. They explore anger, repression, and the balance of self-expression and self-regulation before talking about how we can claim the adaptive aspects of the fight response without falling prey to its more problematic aspects. A major focus of the episode is resentment and repression, alongside related topics like empowering yourself, managing expectations, and “experiencing out.”You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction1:15: The useful aspects of anger5:40: Specific behaviors associated with the fight response8:35: Giving yourself permission to express anger13:40: Navigating resentment21:40: Thwarted expectations as a source of unhealthy anger32:05: Claiming your anger, and being wary of its seductive nature35:45: Developing an authentic sense of empowerment39:45: Going from complaint to request43:30: Antidotes to unhealthy anger52:40: Challenging authority without feeling intimidated or shamed54:20: When we’re angry at ourselves59:00: RecapI am now writing on Substack, check out my work there. Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.SponsorsJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!If you’re navigating something messy, call The Dr. John Delony Show. Dr. John shares practical advice on how to connect with people, face depression, overcome anxiety, and learn what it means to be well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Transform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.OneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co. Connect with the show:

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