HOW TO COOL YOUR ANGER THROUGH COMPASSION! Plus a Guided Meditation! Dr. Christian Conte

If you've ever struggled with anger or wanting to club someone, let alone yourself, then do we have the walking through anger show for you. Today I'll be talking with Dr. Christian Conte, anger management expert, radio and TV personality, co-host of Coaching Bad on Spike TV and the Secret Life of Kids on USA Network, resident therapist for family therapy on VH1, TED talker extraordinaire, and the author of a brilliantly zenny book on anger management, "Walking Through Anger" That's what I want to talk with him about today, about a new design for confronting conflict in an emotionally charged world. Plus we'll talk about worms and toads, spiritual imagery and gargoyles, walking in the hole, what on earth are conteisms, and what in the world is the great watermelon slayer. Key Points Discussed: What is diffusion of responsibility and when does it happen? (03:03) Taking light and love to level 5 maximum security prisoners (06:19) Being truly responsible for our actions and what we bring to the content of the universe (07:38) The super wolf: Being the true alpha to be in control of our own lives and being leaders by example (12:47) The yield theory: Listening, validating and exploring options (14:19) The concept of the Conte box demystified (18:55) Recognizing that we are all just spiritual beings living the human experience (27:06) Tonglen: Inhaling the pain of others and exhaling a healing energy (40:08) Being mindful of what we bring into any situation (45:55) The importance of getting down to a child's level (50:03) The error of language and the error of omnipotence (59:39) What we can do for ourselves or others when we start to go into a fight or flight response (1:03:35) Additional Resources: Walking Through Anger By Dr. Christian Conte Zen Parent, Zen Child By Dr. Christian Conte www.DrChristianConte.com Dr. Conte's YouTube Channel Dr. Conte on Facebook and Twitter ……. For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive