In today's Good Men Great Dads Podcast episode we talk anger and emotions with Vince Anila. Vince is a husband and father,  the Executive Director of Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple, and a certified psychotherapist. Vince explains why we get angry, provides some techniques to calm yourself, and how to guide your children away from anger.

Show Notes

Highlights

The anatomy of a discussion

You are not your brain

Why asking for help may be the most masculine thing you can do

Why we need a "fight or flight" response

Is there a threat here?

Emotional deregulation

Allowing children to experience a full range of emotions

Removing yourself from the situation

Why bars are set up the way they are

Using the "square" or "tactical" breathing technique

Links

Zen Mind Beginners Mind

Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple

For more information on Vince Anila or the Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stillpointzenbuddhisttemple/