The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to be Angry Better
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Jan 24, 2022 Therapist Faith Harper, an expert in neuroscience and anger management, joins to share insights from her book, 'Unfuck Your Anger.' She delves into the complexities of anger, explaining why it's a natural response and how to calm the initial surge. Harper emphasizes anger's potential as a catalyst for social change and offers practical strategies for constructive channeling. Listeners will learn about the mind-body connection of anger, the importance of curiosity in managing it, and techniques like mindful movement for healthier emotional interactions.
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Anger's Root
- Anger originates from a Latin root meaning "to out move".
- It's a protective mechanism, pushing us to act and create change.
Rosa Parks' Anger
- Faith Harper uses Rosa Parks' story to illustrate productive anger.
- Parks channeled her anger over injustice into strategic activism.
Pre-Cognitive Anger
- Anger often begins with pre-cognitive perception, often body-based.
- The vagus nerve plays a key role, sending signals interpreted as anger.
