Anger is everywhere—in our homes, on our roads, and acrossthe news cycle—but how well do we really understand it? In this powerful and timely episode, IFS-trained therapist Ted Riskin joins Toufic Hakim to challenge conventional thinking about anger. Rather than suppress or fear it, what if we learned to listen to it—and even welcome it?

From the internal tensions of personal triggers to thecollective storms of cultural rage, Ted unpacks the anatomy of anger: its roots in boundary violations, its role as a smoke alarm for deeper emotions like grief or shame, and its potential as a protective force when wisely guided.Drawing on decades of therapeutic experience and Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory, Ted shows us how to shift from impulsive reaction to grounded reflection.

This episode is both a deep dive into emotional self-leadership and a gentle call to action in an increasingly reactive world. If you've ever been caught in the jaws of anger—or lived in fear of expressing it—this conversation offers a way forward: from fragmented reaction to integratedresponse.