What happens in the brain when we rise up against injustice — and how can anger become a force for clarity, compassion, and creativity rather than destruction?

In this episode, Ben and Jamesa explore the neurobiology of “good trouble,” drawing from the wisdom of John Lewis, Greta Thunberg, and the No Kings protest to understand how anger can transform into courageous, values-driven action.

We look at what actually happens in the brain when we’re angry — from the amygdala’s rapid-fire alerts to the prefrontal cortex’s capacity for reflection — and how this energy can fuel moral courage, not reactivity.

Together we unpack:

• How the fight-flight-freeze-fawn system processes anger
• The difference between reactive, suppressed, and regulated anger
• What neuroscience teaches us about turning outrage into action
• Real-world examples of anger as a moral force for justice and connection

→ Tune in for a grounded, compassionate look at how we can harness anger as a tool for healing, leadership, and community change.

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