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.

In this Christmas episode of the Freedom from Anger podcast, the host James discusses holiday traditions and reflects on the importance of family time.

The guest, Kyle Smith from Edmonton, Alberta, explains his role as a clarity consultant and developer of Neuro-Linguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE). Smith describes NLSE as a 'mindset gym' for mental fitness, focusing on transforming negative language and thoughts into positive ones. He emphasizes the importance of awareness, solid talk, and the impact of language on mental states.

The conversation covers topics like the victim mentality, the significance of self-love and forgiveness, and the challenges of changing ingrained thought patterns. The episode concludes with insights on emotional intelligence and the necessity of problem-solving for personal growth.

In this episode of the 'Freedom from Anger Podcast,' we welcome Dr. Katrina Nguyen. She shares her extraordinary journey as a refugee from Vietnam, her career as a pediatric gastroenterologist, and her mission with her nonprofit organization, Faithful to Fitness. Dr. Nguyen discusses the benefits of telehealth, faith-based care, and the importance of addressing childhood obesity. Listen in for a heartfelt conversation about overcoming challenges and finding purpose through helping others. For more information on her work, visit mdKatrina.com.