In this Carlos Unfiltered episode, I sit down with my co-host, Shirin Hejazi, to talk honestly about anger – how it once protected me in prison, and how I’ve learned to transform it.
I share how my anger started in childhood and became a survival tool in a world where it felt like currency. Over time, I realised it didn’t just destroy, it held energy I could redirect. Now, instead of reacting, I use tools like the STAR method (Stop, Think, Assess, Respond) to create space before I act. Co-host Shirin and I also discuss the routines, like daily workouts, that keep me grounded and support my mental and emotional well-being.
Tune in as we dive into:
(00:00) Anger hurts yourself the most
(04:59) Channeling anger into change
(09:16) Controlling anger for survival
(12:37) Learning self-transformation techniques
(14:20) Managing stress and expectations
(17:44) Be a STAR: anger management
(19:32) Speaking becomes second nature
(24:16) Closing and free resources
Links mentioned in this episode:
Shirin Hejazi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirinhejaziofficial
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosvasquezofficial
Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men – Book PDF: https://carlosvasquez.systeme.io/warriorinthegarden
Download my Confidence Masterclass:
https://carlosvasquezofficial.thinkific.com/products/courses/building-confidence-masterclass
The PRICE Method: How I Turn Pain into Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMRB613
Thank you to Legendary Foods and Youth Champions for their support of this podcast. For more information, visit:
Legendary Foods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryfoods
Youth Champions Website: https://youth-champions.org
