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In this episode of Office Hours with the Anger Professor (recorded live on February 4, 2026), I break down two research studies that show how the emotions we experience are shaped not just by our own personality, but by the people we interact with, and how the way we give feedback shapes the emotional climate around us over time.

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Assertive communication is often overlooked, but decades of research suggest it is one of the most effective tools for emotional wellness and relationship health. In this episode of Office Hours with the Anger Professor (recorded 1/28/26), I break down a major review showing that assertiveness training reliably reduces

In this Office Hours session (recorded live on 1/19/26), I break down a powerful psychology study examining how anger is perceived differently depending on who expresses it. Using a realistic jury-deliberation experiment, the research shows that when men express anger, they’re often seen as more credible and persuasive, while women expressing the same emotion are judged as emotional and less professional. We talk about what this tells us about bias, internalized sexism, and the way anger operates in workplaces and public life. I close with practical guidance on how to interpret anger more thoughtfully and create space for professionally expressed emotion.

The session also includes live Q&A and ends with a practical 20-Minute Emotion Fix you can use when feelings run high.

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Dr. Ryan Martin is a psychologist, university dean, and author of three books - including the recently published Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast. Known online as the Anger Professor, he helps people understand how emotions work and what to do with them. His TED Talk, Why We Get Mad, has been watched more than 3.5 million times.

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Sometimes the smallest problems hit us harder than they should, and there’s usually a reason for that. In this video, I break down how our core beliefs—those deep, often invisible convictions about ourselves and the world—intensify emotional reactions. I share a personal story about how one of my own beliefs amplified what should have been a really mino…

A new study shows that silently repeating a single word can quiet brain activity linked to mind-wandering and rumination. It’s not about spirituality—it’s about giving your brain a break. In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind mantras and why they might help overthinkers feel calmer, fast.

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Citation for the Study in the Video

Berkovich-Ohana, A., Wilf, M., Kahana, R., Arieli, A., & Malach, R. (2015). Repetitive speech elicits widespread deactivation in the human cortex: The “Mantra” effect? Brain and Behavior, 5(7), e00346.

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In this episode of Emotion Hacks the Show, we dive into the powerful role curiosity plays in our learning and survival instincts. Discover why our brains are hardwired to crave information and how activating your own "binge mode" can supercharge your ability to learn and grow. Tune in for insights backed by research, evolutionary history, and practical …

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Can we make ourselves mad in the moment just by thinking about something angering? How about happy? And how does that anger and mirth compare to an actual provocation? In this episode of Emotion Hacks, I unpack two studies on the emotional impact of remembering and imagining angering events as compared to an actual provocation. Then, we do the same thing with mirth.

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Ever felt irritable when you're hungry? Join us as we explore the science behind "hanger," uncovering how low glucose levels impact self-control and heighten anger. Learn practical tips to manage your emotions and keep the peace even when your stomach is growling.

Welcome to the Emotion Hacks Podcast, a brand new feature from my Substack, only for paid s…

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Welcome to the Emotion Hacks Show, a brand new feature from my Substack, only for paid subscribers. Last week, you got a podcast, and this week you’re getting a short video (approximately 8 minutes). Like the podcast, it’s intended to be a short episode that offers a valuable strategy for how to hack your emotions. And if you want to listen to it as …