
Dr. Ryan Martin, an anger expert, psychology professor, and author of How to Deal with Angry People, and Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change, joins Scott to discuss why we get mad, how to deal with anger in a better way, and how to model healthy emotional habits for the next generation. Follow Ryan, @angerprofessor. 00:00 Introduction 01:07 What is anger and how does it affect us and the people around us? 02:53 Do you feel like this pattern of anger turning into exhaustion and then depression is something you've noticed over time? 05:11 Do you think you’re able to plan or direct your anger in a way that feels more purposeful? 06:34 Do you think politics has become a bigger trigger for anger in recent years, especially for men? 09:18 What do you think would be the most effective strategies for reducing anger? 12:52 Do you find that being around others helps you gain perspective and manage your anger more effectively? 14:45 What advice would you give parents to help their kids model healthy ways of dealing with anger? 17:45 How do you decide when it’s better to express your anger and when it’s best to hold back? 19:14 How did you get into studying anger, and is it just teaching, or do you also do books and speaking? 21:50 Any thoughts on how anger played a role in the election? 23:40 Do you think the constant exposure to inflammatory content online is making it harder for people to manage their anger? 24:56 Are people who tend to be angrier generally more or less successful professionally? 27:49 Do you think our consumer culture fuels entitlement and anger? #scottgalloway #podcast #anger #lettinggo #angermanagement #depression #purpose #consideration #triggers #healthy #express #expressions #profg #scottgalloway #profgmarkets