In this engaging conversation, Matthew Brensilver, an expert in addiction pharmacotherapy, Vinny Ferraro, a meditation teacher in prisons, and Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former nun, share profound insights on handling anger. They explore the roots of anger and the transformative power of mindfulness, offering practical strategies to accept and embrace this complex emotion. The guests emphasize that anger can be a catalyst for growth, reminding listeners of the importance of self-awareness and empathy in navigating their emotional landscapes.
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Sopranos Anger
DJ Cashmere realized he related to the anger of characters in The Sopranos.
This prompted him to examine his own anger more closely.
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Anger's Idiosyncrasy
Anger manifests differently for everyone.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with it.
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Destructive vs. Developmental Anger
Anger can be destructive or a developmental step.
Honoring its unique nature in each person's life is crucial.
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A deep dive on one of the thorniest and most destructive states of mind.
For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle anger. This is the first in a series of 'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it.
Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
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