Anger. It’s one of the most misunderstood emotions — often labeled as dangerous or destructive. But what if anger isn’t the enemy? What if it’s a powerful messenger trying to protect your values, your needs, and your boundaries?

In this episode, we dive deep into the neuroscience and psychology of anger. From its evolutionary roots to its deeper emotional layers like hurt, shame, and fear, we explore why anger shows up — and what happens when we suppress it. Backed by recent research from Brain Imaging and Behavior (Siep et al., 2019) and Scientific Reports (Pop et al., 2025), we also uncover how unprocessed anger can impact mental health, and how to distinguish between healthy anger and harmful rage.

Whether you're curious about emotional regulation, trauma responses, or how anger connects to shame and powerlessness, this conversation will help you shift from reaction to reflection.

Keywords:

anger psychology, anger suppression, emotional regulation, healthy anger, neuroscience of emotions, trauma and anger, anger management tools