The Value of Healthy Anger

Suppressing our anger, or attempting to rid ourselves of it completely is something many people try in order to become ‘more mindful’. But each of our emotions, including anger, serves a valuable purpose.

In this brief episode, Mindfulness Exercises founder Sean Fargo explains how, although we might aspire to be free from anger, a healthy expression of anger can motivate us to set boundaries, or take fierce, compassionate action for what we believe to be right. For a deeper dive into the subject of healthy anger, Sean recommends Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change.

Sean Fargo is the founder of Mindfulness Exercises and the lead teacher of the site’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program. This unique, self-paced certification program is accessible entirely online. Participants learn from Sean, his team, and the world’s most respected voices in mindfulness and meditation. Guest teachers include Gabor Maté, Rick Hanson, Dr. Jud Brewer, Spring Washman, David Treleaven and more. Learn to compassionately share mindfulness with confidence and skill by registering today at teach.mindfulnessexercises.com

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About the Podcast Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: • Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings • Conversations with respected teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers • Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers • Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change Rather than chasing peak experiences or spiritual bypassing, this podcast emphasizes embodied practice, ethical teaching, and mindfulness that meets people where they are—messy, human, and alive. If you’re interested in: • Mindfulness meditation for everyday life • Trauma-sensitive and co...