139. Why Do We Get Angry?

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Anger. We all get angry – but what can we do about it? What does the Bible say? Let’s get real for 10 minutes and I’ll share from my heart about how to deal with anger. 

As one of the few female rockstars of the 1970s and ‘80s, Joan Jett was frustrated by the misogyny and disrespect she experienced ... but rather than be consumed by her anger, she channeled it into her music with hits like “Bad Reputation.” And she’s not the only one who’s felt t ... Show More

It makes sense that people cry when they are sad – but why do some of us cry when we are happy? This episode starts by examining how two opposite emotions can create the same symptom. By the way, what happy occasion do you think causes people to cry “tears of joy” most often? Hin ... Show More

Today’s content is all about anger. What did the Prophet (pbuh) teach us about controlling our anger and how can we overcome this powerful emotion?  

Welcome back to Season Three of Best Friend Therapy! We are so delighted to be with you for another season of conversations and this week we’re talking about something that gets a bad rap in our society and is often misunderstood – it’s the feeling of anger and it’s one of Emma’s ... Show More

A reckless driver cuts you off without a ‘sorry wave’, you’re finally next in line and they just sold out, my kids won’t let me even finish a sentence. AARRGGHH!!! What gives with why I’m so angry!? 

But, honest question. Is it really anger that’s kicking up all the dust? I’m go ... Show More

When we think of anger, we don’t often think of it as a God-given emotion … but it is. There’s nothing in scripture that says “Don’t get angry.” Instead, we are encouraged to be slow to anger. But what does it mean to be slow to anger? In this week’s conversation, Candace and Jen ... Show More

Is it ok to be angry? Anger is a common experience and can occur for many reasons. But how do you know if anger is good or bad? In this episode, Dr. Sri shares the answer to this important question. Snippet from the Show When we truly love someone, we desire the very best for the ... Show More

Anger isn’t actually your issue. Bringing awareness to what is actually triggering your anger can help those who suffer from it. Shannon shares the five golden keys with anger and how these simple tools can help you find the byproducts of anger. Anger is a sign of something deepe ... Show More