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Making Room for Anger: A Conversation with Stacy Wentworth
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In this episode, I talk with oncologist and cancer survivorship expert Dr. Stacy Wentworth (author of Cancer Culture (https://cancerculture.substack.com/)) about an emotion that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in cancer care: anger. We discuss why anger can emerge during and after treatment, the pressure patients feel to be strong or grateful, and why caregivers may struggle with anger of their own. We also talk about Stacy’s powerful HuffPost essay about losing a close friend to cancer while navigating the complicated boundary between being an oncologist and being a friend.
Also, check out my new series, How to Deal with Angry People (https://angerprofessor.substack.com/p/know-what-you-want), now. Learn ten strategies for effectively navigating some else’s anger in a way that protects your relationships and your boundaries.
20 Aug 2026
Male loneliness: Jeremy Mohler returns!
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In this conversation, therapist and writer Jeremy Moeller and I explore the growing discussion around male loneliness and what men can do to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. We discuss why loneliness is about more than simply being alone, why friendships require intentional effort, and how vulnerability and healthy conflict help create the kinds of relationships that protect our emotional well-being.
I’m offering a free 30-day pass through the end of August so you can check out my latest series, How to Deal with Angry People. With this pass, you’ll be able to explore the full Emotion Hacks archive.
Here are three takeaways:
3 Aug 2026
Working Through Anger: A Conversation with David
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In this episode, I talk with David, a listener who volunteered to have an honest conversation about his own anger. We discuss how childhood experiences shaped his emotional reactions, why certain situations still trigger him today, and what he’s learned through therapy, stoicism, and a relationship that has challenged many of his assumptions about conflict and communication.
Here are three takeaways from our conversation.
16 Jul 2026
Understanding Empathy: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Jane Martingano
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and director of the Social Research Lab, to explore what empathy really is, and why it is far more complicated than most of us realize.
18 Jun 2026
The neuroscience of anger: A conversation with Dr. Jason Cowell
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Cowell, Chair of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and director of the Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, to talk about what actually happens in the brain when we get angry. We explore the difference between the brain's immediate threat response and the slower process of emotional regulation, why anger and anxiety may have more in common than people realize, how childhood experiences shape our sense of fairness, and what modern neuroscience can tell us about rumination, memory, and emotional control.
Here are three quick takeaways from that conversation.
11 Jun 2026
Anger in relationships: A conversation with Jeremy Mohler
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In this conversation, therapist and writer Jeremy Moeller and I explore the complicated relationship many men have with their emotions. We discuss how men learn to relate to anger, why anger is often accompanied by shame and self-criticism, and what happens when boys grow up believing that only certain emotions are acceptable to express.
Here are three takeaways:
4 Jun 2026
How people use anger to get what they want
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In this episode of Office Hours with the Anger Professor, I explore five common ways people use anger to gain control, avoid accountability, or influence others in relationships and everyday interactions. While anger itself is a normal emotion, these patterns often damage relationships and can quickly become abusive.
Five Ways People Use Anger to Get What They Want
26 Mar 2026
Are rage rooms good for you?
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The Catharsis Myth and Why Venting Doesn’t Work
In this episode of Office Hours with the Anger Professor, I break down the catharsis myth, the idea that you need to “get your anger out” in order to feel better. It’s a belief that’s been around for a long time, and it shows up everywhere right now, from rage rooms to “smash therapy” to all kinds of advice about venting.
See this article from Business Insider, that inspired this episode: Smash Therapy (https://www.businessinsider.com/stressed-at-work-rage-rooms-ax-throwing-layoffs-ai-burnout-2026-3?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=business-headline-graphic).
12 Mar 2026
Male Entitlement and the Gender Equality Survey
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In this Office Hours session, Dr. Ryan Martin breaks down findings from the International Women’s Day 2026 Global Attitudes Toward Gender Equality Survey (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/assets/news/iwd-2026-global-charts-final.pdf) and explores what the results reveal about expectations men hold in relationships and society.
We talk not just about the one headline-making result, that roughly one in four Gen Z men globally agree that “a wife should always obey her husband,” but also hat the broader survey reveals about gender roles, expectations, and entitlement.
5 Feb 2026
How You Make People Feel Matters More Than You Think
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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.
29 Jan 2026
Don't Confuse Emotional Control with Staying Silent
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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
22 Jan 2026
Why Angry Men Gain Credibility (and Angry Women Don’t)
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 (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791191/emotion-hacks-by-dr-ryan-martin/). 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 (https://www.ted.com/talks/ryan_martin_why_we_get_mad_and_why_it_s_healthy), has been watched more than 3.5 million times.
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17 Nov 2025
When Small Problems Hit Hard
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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…
10 Jul 2025
A Simple Way to Quiet a Noisy Mind
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.
Learn Other Emotion Hacks
And you can learn other ways to feel better fast by checking out my latest book, Emotion Hacks: 50 Ways to Feel Better Fast (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotion-Hacks-Ways-Feel-Better/dp/1786788675/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.995Rr6XliYDzNkI4ZVw6JI4EJgndm5rmP5u4QFy301Zpe1kw6FgZFp0UApEpmTw7tOsE9tdqqM8D-463WOqt1dXs1kc2YQ4YJirSKSOhSKtNcIay4i7-jNTPXjk395sy5DgbLUfez_vnjbFc9vB1vt4nAYy56sYKcvbmve-xOnKaGDGxRVQU84Enu1urV3c7RV3pLxAS6F2GuVjfmj9K_mYct7aMuIeL29GUaktEM14.QEUpAajxGpPqRHDojXzXX665pkFV98A2FLCac9kadyk&qid=1750771425&sr=1-4), available for preorder now.
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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29 Aug 2024
Emotion Hacks the Show: Binge Mode Activated
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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 …
15 Aug 2024
Emotions Unleashed: The Science Behind Real, Imagined, and Remembered Feelings
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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.
1 Aug 2024
Emotion Hacks Podcast: You Won't Like Me When I'm Hangry
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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.
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25 Jul 2024
Emotion Hacks Show: Where do Feelings Come From?
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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 …
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