In this episode of the Freedom From Anger podcast, host James discusses New Year's resolutions and introduces a conversation withpsychotherapist and army veteran Elaine Belson. Elaine shares her extensiveexperience in mental health, including her journey in private practice and military service. The episode delves into the nature of anxiety, common mentalhealth questions from her YouTube channel 'Ask the Therapist,' https://youtu.be/8qwzoK5j2Qc?si=adJYB8cc7tIMDl6z and strategies for managing emotions and setting boundaries. They explore the critical role of communication in relationships, touching on personal and societal challenges, including the impact of politics and family dynamics. Elaine emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, coping mechanisms, and achieving balance for overall well-being.

In this episode of the Freedom from Anger Podcast, the host announces the launch of a Patreon page and a member page on Spotify starting in 2025. The goal is to create a supportive community offering additional resources such as audio, video files, PowerPoints, and classes. The membership fee is set at $3 per month to provide value without striving for profit. An exclusive class on 'The Four Agreements' book is already available for new members. The host encourages listener feedback for future content and invites them to spread the word about the podcast and the new membership opportunities. https://patreon.com/TheFreedomFromAngerPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

The podcast episode of 'Freedom from Anger Podcast' welcomes listeners and wishes them a Happy New Year. The host James highlights diverse New Year's Eve traditions from around the world based on an article from GoodHousekeeping.com titled '35 Popular New Year's Eve Traditions to Start 2025 Off on the Right Foot.' Traditions such as watching the ball drop in Times Square, eating 12 grapes at midnight in Spain, jumping seven waves in Brazil, smashing plates in Denmark, and many more are discussed. The host shares personal anecdotes, suggests trying various traditions for good luck, and encourages listeners to email with their unique New Year's traditions. The episode concludes with New Year wishes and an invitation to visit the podcast website.