In this episode of UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about Anger and What your fire is trying to tell you, Amy and Daphna explore the misunderstood emotion of anger, an experience many of us are taught to hide or downplay. Together, they unpack why anger is often labeled as “unprofessional” or “unproductive” and instead reframe it as a natural, informative and deeply human emotion.

They discuss how anger can signal our values, highlight boundaries and even serve as a catalyst for meaningful change when expressed with clarity and intention. From leadership to personal relationships, the conversation encourages listeners to acknowledge their emotions rather than suppress them and to use anger as a tool for understanding and conscious action.

Timestamps

00:00 – Why anger feels taboo

00:04:32 – Anger as a catalyst for action

00:09:30 – What healthy expression looks like

00:13:18 – Gender differences & perception of anger

00:19:15 – Naming the emotion beneath the reaction

00:21:24 – Speaking from clarity instead of charge

00:23:45 – The cost of suppression and artificial harmony

00:28:10 – From reaction to response in 6 steps

00:32:57 – Anger as a sign of what we value

00:33:48 – Staying connected to our emotional experiences

Connect with Your Co-Hosts 

Daphna Horowitz 

www.daphnahorowitz.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/  

https://www.facebook.com/PEACSolutions  

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leadership-live/id1524072573  

Amy L. Riley 

http://www.courageofaleader.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley  

https://courageofaleader.com/podcast/  

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