Title: Empowered Podcast Episode 2 - Managing Anger and Guarding Your Heart During Difficult Times Introduction Welcome back to the Empowered Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the topics of managing anger and guarding your heart during challenging moments. Leslie and Elise share valuable insights and practical advice. Handling Anger in Parenting Leslie shares a personal story of her teenage son challenging her. Emphasizes not letting emotions hijack your values as a parent. Discusses the impact of emotions on self-esteem and personal story. Releasing Anger in a Healthy Way Elise provides tips on releasing anger from your body in a healthy way. Deep breathing and prayerfulness in the moment are essential. Physical activities like running or ice water submersion to calm the nervous system. Writing letters as a form of emotional release. Communicating with Children About Anger Discussing how to communicate with children about anger, especially in challenging situations like divorce. Emphasizing age-appropriate communication. Modeling healthy self-care and conflict resolution. Encouraging honesty without oversharing. Guarding Your Heart During Divorce Addressing a listener's question about guarding their heart during divorce, especially in shared church settings. Stressing the importance of protecting your heart and maintaining discretion. Not feeling guilty about setting emotional boundaries. Conclusion Practical advice on managing anger, communicating with children, and guarding your heart during difficult times. Prioritizing self-care and emotional well-being. Join us in the next episode for more empowering insights. Resources: Join Empowered to Change: www.leslievernick.com/empowered