In this bonus episode, the hosts delve into a deep conversation about anger issues and self-reflection. They also acknowledge jerk behavior, discuss their personal lives, and share entertaining anecdotes.
The podcast speaker realizes and accepts his anger issues in his personal life.
The speaker's physical examination challenges the notion that his unhealthy lifestyle has negative health effects.
Deep dives
Self-awareness of anger issues
The speaker reflects on attending a retreat and realizing that he has anger issues. He acknowledges his own cynicism, sarcasm, and occasional jerk-like behavior. The speaker's wife and a friend also confirm this observation. Although he initially believes he's playing a character for entertaining radio, he comes to accept that these anger issues are present in his real life.
Surprising health results
The speaker recounts a visit to the county fair where he indulged in unhealthy food. Following that, he had a physical examination, concerned about his cholesterol levels. Surprisingly, his blood work shows excellent cholesterol, and he has a resting heart rate of a Zen master. This unexpected outcome challenges the notion that his garbage-eating and anger-fueled lifestyle is unhealthy.
In this subscriber-only bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast, Ed encourages JD to embrace anger.
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