Anger is a basic human emotion and none of us is immune. Even the most levelheaded of us can lose our cool. We can experience road rage. Anger at injustice. And we can experience it as we grieve.

Yet, as natural as it is, anger can be extremely harmful.  It can cause damage to our bodies, hurt our relationships, and it can hijack our brains causing us to act impulsively with potentially disastrous outcomes.

But what exactly is anger? Why does it exist? And, given how big the stakes are for this inevitable emotion, what are some tips for dealing with it?

These questions—and so many more—will be covered in this interview with internationally recognized anger expert, Dr. Ryan Martin. Ryan is a Professor of Psychology and an Associate Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He’s also the author of a book I absolutely love called Why We Get Mad.  He also has a well-watched TED talk on the subject and he draws on over 20 years of research and study of this misunderstood emotion.

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