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More Anger Means More Joy: Part Two with Soraya Chemaly

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Apr 15, 2024
In conversation with Soraya Chemaly, an award-winning writer and activist, the discussion dives into the often-taboo nature of anger and its relationship to joy. Soraya argues that recognizing anger as a legitimate emotion can lead to personal growth and stronger communities. They explore the concept of 'anger competence' and its potential benefits. The episode also challenges societal norms that discourage emotional expression, especially in women, advocating for a more open approach to feelings as a pathway to resilience and connection.
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Rethinking Resilience and Strength

  • Modern culture glorifies resilience as strength and autonomy supporting the status quo.
  • True resilience should focus on relational well-being and mutual care, not individual toughness.
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Anger as a Social Emotion

  • Anger is the most social emotion and embodies hope for change.
  • Society's repression of anger weakens our connection and ability to ask for care.
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Loneliness Undermines Resilience

  • The opposite of resilience is not weakness, but loneliness deeply felt by men in Anglo cultures.
  • Loneliness fueled by cultural demands for strength has tragic consequences like suicide and violence.
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