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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 09: Damn Those Underlying Uncomfortable Feelings
Have you ever noticed that when anger shows up, it's often covering up something deeper? For so many of us, anger feels familiar, maybe even easier to lean into than other uncomfortable emotions. But here's the thing: anger often isn't the root of the issue—it's a reaction, a secondary emotion masking what's really going on beneath the surface.
In this episode, we're unpacking how anger works and exploring the hidden emotions that fuel it. I’ll walk you through the three ways we typically express anger—whether we react, resist, or avoid—and how recognizing your own patterns is key to breaking free from that cycle.
Remember, choosing anger over other emotions is a habit, and like any habit, it takes time and self-compassion to shift. As you listen, you'll learn how to pause, reflect, and start uncovering the real feelings behind your anger. Be kind to yourself in this process—it’s all part of the journey.
“Allow yourself a moment to observe your life from a completely different perspective, and maybe this alone will be the spark that ignites a change.”- unknown
What You'll Learn:
- Understand why anger often feels more powerful than the pain of underlying emotions.
- Learn how repeated exposure to our activators leads to anger becoming a learned habit over time.
- Discover how resentment is one of the key emotions that fuels and sustains the anger cycle.
- Practice a simple exercise to gently explore what’s really beneath your anger, allowing you to identify your true feelings with compassion.
Featured:
- Click HERE to receive my Underlying Emotions Iceberg Graphic.
- Find more information about the book: Transforming Anger: The HeartMath Solution for Letting Go of Rage, Frustration and Irritation.
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
