In this episode of From Pissed Off to Poised, I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend and client, Dr. Shelley Fiscus. Together, we explore how she transformed her anger in real time during a significant life transition that wasn’t entirely her choice. Faced with plenty of reasons to feel frustrated, Dr. Fiscus found a way to process her emotions and make peace with her circumstances.
We dive into how I guided Dr. Fiscus with a tool used for emotional processing, helping her pinpoint where her anger was showing up in her body. This awareness became a key step in working through her emotions and understanding the connection between her thoughts, feelings, and physical experiences.
Dr. Fiscus opens up about her initial skepticism toward emotional processing and how the practical tools she adopted helped her transform anger into a more empowering perspective. She shares how these tools have not only benefited her in the moment but continue to support her today. You’ll also hear how she has developed greater awareness of where emotions manifest in her body and how she identifies when it’s time to address and process them. This inspiring conversation is a powerful testament to emotional resilience and growth—one you won’t want to miss.
About Dr. Shelley Fiscus
Dr. Michelle Fiscus is a board-certified pediatrician and public health advocate who practiced general pediatrics in Franklin, TN for 17 years before transitioning to a career in public health in 2016. She served as the medical director of the Tennessee Department of Health’s Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program and led the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts until July 2021. She now serves as the inaugural Chief Medical Officer of the Association of Immunization Managers, the professional organization of the 64 CDC-funded immunization programs across the U.S. states, territories, and major cities. Dr. Fiscus has served as a senior health policy consultant for the National Academy for State Health Policy and recently completed a term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Fiscus is a proud graduate of Indiana University and Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency in pediatrics at the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Medical Center. She and her family recently relocated to their forever home in Maryland.
What you will learn:
- Explore the complex emotions that often accompany anger in challenging situations.
- Learn how visualization and breathing exercises can help you shift anger, even if you’re initially skeptical.
- Recognize the challenges of identifying where emotions live in your body, especially if you’ve been conditioned to ignore your feelings.
- Understand why processing your emotions is essential for transforming anger into a more constructive response.
Featured:
- Connect with Dr. Shelley Fiscus by visiting her website.
- Find more information about Fiscus Glassworks and the custom stained glass art and restoration done by Dr. Shelley Fiscus.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s Small Group HYBRID Coaching Cohorts starting in January 2025 HERE
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
