Understanding anger

It's easy to fly off the handle, especially when we're stressed out. This hour, where does anger come from, how to control it, and how to put it to good use.

Air Date: November 22, 2024 12:00 pm

What makes you angry? Being disrespected, ignored or interrupted? Feeling powerless, threatened or betrayed? Being cut off in traffic or put on hold? People talking in movie theaters? People constantly on their phones? Noisy leaf blowers? Long lines?

We’ve all gotten mad about something, whether it’s important or trivial. That’s just part of life. But how we experience and express our anger is where things get complicated. Some lash out at others while some turn their anger in on themselves.

What is our anger telling us, when is it justified, how does it lead to aggression and how can we channel it for the good of our relationships? Our guests are psychologist and anger researcher Ryan Martin and clinical psychologist Andrea Bonior.

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