Radio Headspace When Anger Sneaks Up on You
Jan 19, 2026
Rosie shares an eye-opening moment at a café where a coffee mix-up leads to an unexpected burst of anger. She delves into how anger often masks deeper issues and can be triggered by our brain's reflexes. The discussion highlights the health risks of chronic anger and offers mindfulness strategies to respond more calmly. Rosie emphasizes the importance of a simple pause to foster gentleness towards ourselves and others. Listeners are encouraged to explore the underlying causes of their anger as a path to personal growth.
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Cafe Snap Reveals Human Fallibility
- Rosie snapped at Tori in a cafe when he picked up the wrong drinks and immediately felt embarrassed.
- A student witnessed the moment, highlighting how even teachers lose composure in small, human ways.
Anger Is Fear In A Hotter Outfit
- Rosie explains anger as an 'inner enemy' that often disguises itself as righteousness or urgency.
- She notes anger is essentially fear in a hotter outfit and can hijack the prefrontal cortex quickly.
Anger's Biological Toll
- Anger triggers the amygdala and shuts down the rational prefrontal cortex, making reactions reflexive.
- Chronic anger harms health by raising stress hormones, blood pressure, and weakening immunity.