The Connection Between Shame and Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt| 7.22.2026
In this episode, Kristen is joined by returning guest Bronwyn Schweigerdt, therapist and anger specialist, to explore how shame shapes our anger, relationships, and sense of self, and what it takes to break free from unhealthy patterns.
You'll Learn
- The difference between reactive anger and healthy anger, and how to recognize which one you're experiencing.
- How unresolved shame from childhood can impact your relationships and emotional reactions.
- Why feeling unheard can trigger deeper wounds and create conflict with partners.
- What differentiation means and how it helps you stop seeking approval from others.
- How to use anger as a guide for setting healthy boundaries and communicating more effectively.
Resources
For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com.
Subscribe and Get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com/freeresources to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you.
Subscribe to the Close the Chapter YouTube Channel
This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form.