In this transformative episode, Mary is joined by Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert who brings a revolutionary perspective to understanding emotions during menopause.

Bottom Line Up Front: Anger isn't the enemy—it's vital information that can guide you toward healing, especially during menopause when suppressed emotions from childhood resurface as your inner child demands attention and nurturing.

The conversation explores how menopause symptoms may actually be your inner child trying to wake you up, literally demanding that you stop betraying yourself and start nurturing your authentic needs. Bronwyn reveals how suppressed anger, particularly from adverse childhood experiences, manifests as physical illness and mental health challenges, and provides practical tools for transforming your relationship with these powerful emotions.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn to view anger as vital information that something needs attention, wanting to move us toward healthy boundaries and assertiveness.
• Discover why menopause symptoms may be our inner child's wake-up call to finally prioritize self-nurturing over people-pleasing.Understand how shame severs your connection to your inner child and intuition.
• Understand how alexithymia (keeping emotions inside) literally makes us sick, contributing to autoimmune disorders, depression, and anxiety. Learn healthy ways to channel anger through boundaries and assertive communication.
• Use of visualization exercises toconnect with and nurture our younger self, helping to address the root sources of shame, guilt, and suppressed rage that surface during menopause.
• Learn to move beyond surface-level self-care to authentic self-nurturing—which may mean ending toxic relationships, setting firm boundaries, or making major life changes that honor your authentic needs.

Resources:

• Angry at the Right Things Podcast with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
• Connect with Bronwyn on Instagram

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Mary is a Licensed Menopause Champion, certified Menopause Doula, and Woman's Coaching Specialist supporting high-achieving women to embrace their transition from peri- to post-menopause.

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.