S3 EP2- Anger & Reactivity: Under Pressure
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.com
Produced By: StellaMix Podcast Productions
Special thanks to our producer, StellaMix podcast productions, another Palm Beach County School of the Art collaboration. Need a podcast? Stellamix.com
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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.com
Produced By: StellaMix Podcast Productions
Special thanks to our producer, StellaMix podcast productions, another Palm Beach County School of the Art collaboration. Need a podcast? Stellamix.com
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