Minds and Mics

The Strange Psychology of Anger

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger.

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EPISODE TOPICS

  • The most important misconception about anger
  • Why anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotion
  • Why venting is bad for you
  • The relationship between chronic anger and chronic anxiety
  • How to deal with underlying anger on a team
  • The difference between anger and frustration
  • Whether grumpiness is a form of anger
  • Ryan's best advice for dealing with angry people
  • Why diagraming your anger is helpful
  • What part of psychology is most underrated by psychologists