Reframing Anger Summit Presentation
Anger, Addiction, and the Patterns We Avoid
October 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026
About the Presentation
Anger and addiction are more connected than most people realize. For many, addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s a pattern of avoiding, numbing, or escaping emotions that feel too intense to process, especially anger.
In this talk, Leandra breaks down how suppressed anger often sits underneath addictive behaviors—whether that shows up as substance use, overworking, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown. She explains how these patterns form, why awareness alone isn’t enough to change them, and how the “gap” between reaction and response is where real change begins.
Listeners will learn how to recognize the role anger plays in their own patterns, understand the function addiction is serving, and begin shifting from avoidance into healthier emotional processing. This creates more clarity, stronger boundaries, and the ability to take more aligned action in everyday life.
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About Leandra Petterson
Leandra Petterson, MS, is a life coach who helps women uncover the hidden emotional and mental patterns that keep them stuck and learn how to respond differently in real life. Her work focuses on turning self-awareness into practical, everyday change—so women can show up more grounded in their relationships, parenting, and personal growth.
She brings a strong clinical foundation to her work, with a background in mental health specializing in domestic violence and anger management as well as drug and alcohol addiction recovery. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in psychology.
Blending her clinical training with a practical coaching approach, she helps women move from automatic reactions into more intentional, aligned ways of living.