Think Unbroken with Michael Unbroken | Childhood Trauma, CPTSD, and Mental Health Recovery Healing Childhood Trauma: Releasing Shame & Hidden Anger | with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
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Feb 25, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a licensed therapist specializing in anger and childhood trauma, shares her insights on the connection between dissociated anger and emotional health. She explores how societal norms shape our understanding of anger, particularly through a gendered lens. Bronwyn's personal journey reveals transformative techniques to release shame and connect with one's inner child. Together with Michael, they delve into setting boundaries, reclaiming emotions, and breaking free from toxic parental influences, inspiring listeners on their path to healing.
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Anger Lodges In The Body
- Bronwyn links chronic mental and physical symptoms to dissociated anger that lodges in the body.
- She argues unprocessed anger stagnates and manifests as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and somatic pain.
Name Emotions To Master Them
- Name your emotions to gain mastery rather than trying to 'control' them.
- Saying precise feelings aloud turns emotions into tools instead of letting them run you.
Shame Is A Learned Distorter
- Bronwyn defines shame as a learned social construct that distorts self-perception.
- Shame lies, strips humanity, and prevents learning from feedback by turning critique into personal worthlessness.
