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Anger & Reactivity: Under Pressure - Why Anger is a Superpower
· 16 min · S3 E2
Episode Anger & Reactivity: Under Pressure - Why Anger is a Superpower
Anger feels fast. Powerful. Loud. But what’s really underneath it?In this special, kid-requested episode, Suzanne M. Swain, EDS, LMSW — child therapist, educational specialist, and veteran middle school teacher — talks directly to tweens and teens about anger in a world that feels a little… charged.Why does anger rise so quickly? What’s actually happening in your brain when you react? And how can choosing calm make you stronger — not weaker?Suzanne breaks down:
• Why anger is often a “cover emotion” hiding fear, embarrassment, hurt, or feeling out of control • Why you are not responsible for adult stress • How to stop reactivity before it takes over • What it means to regulate instead of react • Simple, science-backed tools to reset your nervous system (hello, Lemonheads and the 90-second rule)
This episode is especially supportive for neurodivergent kids and sensitive hearts who feel overwhelmed by loud energy. Suzanne reminds listeners that peace isn’t flashy — it’s steady. And steady is powerful.You don’t have to match someone else’s storm. You can be the anchor.Perfect for middle schoolers, teens, and the grown-ups who love them. Contact Suzanne Swain: Email: suzanneswain@gmail.com Website: msmarypoppins.comProduced By: StellaMix Podcast Productions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-middle-school-mary-poppins-podcast--7467210/support. ☂️ CONNECT WITH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MARY POPPINS PODCAST™ Website • Episodes • Resources • More https://msmarypoppins.com 🎧 Listen and follow The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 YouTube https://youtube.com/@middleschoolmarypoppinspodcast 💌 CONTACT Media • Speaking • Sponsorships • Advertising • Brand Partnerships suzanneswain@gmail.com Listener correspondence & messages for Lieutenant Steve 🐾 dearstevemsmp@gmail.com The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ is independently produced. Partnerships are considered based on mission alignment, relevance, and appropriateness for young people, families, educators, and schools. Stop. Regulate. Listen. ☂️ Helping adults understand the kids in the middle. © The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™
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