Joy Zone with Lisa McCourt

Understanding Anger with Guest Faust Ruggiero

Joy Zone with Lisa McCourt

Show Notes

In the collective, there’s no debating that the energy of anger is on the rise. In this fascinating episode, Lisa interviews psychologist and author Faust Ruggiero about the role anger plays in our lives and in the world today. Is there ever such a thing as healthy anger? What are emotionally healthy ways to deal with anger when it shows up for us? How can we channel and repurpose our anger for increased wellness and balance? If you’ve been triggered lately by the divisive intensity so prevalent in our culture right now, you won’t want to miss this discussion!

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