In another call-in episode, Dustin wants to know how Randy deals with intense emotions such as sadness and anger while incarcerated.
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2 replies on “Episode 111: An Emotional Pressure Cooker”
Randy
you made a comment in episode 111.
about controlling emotion.
when you have an issue with someone you said.
am I going to kill this man over it .
and the answer comes back ,” no ”
then I realized how easy it is to walk away .
normally I will let things escalate . but now I can just walk away . and deal with it in a better way .
I am referring to a neighbor I have got into it with and was close doing something I would regret .
good luck going forward.
James in Canada
Hey James,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience. It means a lot to hear how something I said in the podcast helped you take a step back and handle things differently. It’s not always easy to control those emotions in the heat of the moment, but realizing that walking away is sometimes the strongest thing you can do—that’s real growth.
I’m glad you made that choice with your neighbor. It’s moments like that where we show what we’re really made of. Keep staying strong and making those good decisions. It’s a process, but every step forward counts.
Take care, James, and thanks for the support from Canada.