Your Sober Sweet Spot

Anger, Anxiety and the Power of Naming What You Feel with RJ Zimmerman

November 25, 2025·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, RJ Zimmerman returns to share how naming your emotions can completely shift the way you relate to yourself. We talk about the moment that pushed him into deep self discovery, why fear softened when he finally acknowledged it, and how his emotional glossary helps people break old reactive patterns. RJ explains why anger often signals a boundary that needs attention, what anxiety is trying to protect us from, and how reconnecting with the body brings you back to your most grounded and authentic self, all through small, consistent steps that fit into real life.Highlights:(03:44) RJ shares the life moment that forced him to choose a different path(09:22) The turning point that helped him stop fighting his own fear(17:10) Why naming emotions breaks destructive patterns(24:03) Anger as a message, not a flaw(30:54) What anxiety is really trying to protect you from(42:11) How tiny, consistent steps make emotional change sustainableFind out more about RJ Zimmerman:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInConnect with Dr. OlubunmiInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFuture Life ProgressionThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

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