Dr. Russell Kolts talks about compassion and anger. Topics include managing anger, debunking myths, observing thoughts and choosing actions, short and long term consequences, the role of compassion, creating distance from anger, and strategies for managing anger.

Anger is universal and complex: it can be quiet, festering, justified, vengeful, and destructive. This hour, TED speakers explore the many sides of anger, why we need it, and who's allowed to feel it. Guests include psychologists Ryan Martin and Russell Kolts, writer Soraya Chemaly, former talk radio host Lisa Fritsch, and business professor Dan Moshavi.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy