What is anger really and what is your body trying to tell you when you feel it?

In Episode 2 of Let's Get Emotional, hosts Tatiana Rojas and Dr. Jennifer Martin Schantz dive deep into one of the most misunderstood emotions: anger. Whether you're a parent trying to support a frustrated child, a teen learning to name what you feel, or an adult who wants to communicate more effectively under stress, this episode gives you the language, science, and practical tools to work with anger instead of against it.

Anger isn't a character flaw. It's a signal and learning to read that signal can transform your relationships, your communication, and your emotional health.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The neuroscience of anger: why it's a threat-response emotion and how it differs from fear
• How the brain and nervous system (including the amygdala) activate anger and prepare your body to move toward a problem, not away from it
• How anger physically shows up in the body: tight chest, racing heart, tunnel vision, flushed skin, muscle tension, and more
• Why anger is often a secondary emotion masking deeper feelings like grief, shame, fear, or loneliness
• Age-by-age language guide for describing and teaching anger, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults
• Phrases that help you communicate anger clearly and respectfully without shutting down or lashing out
• The A.N.G.E.R. Check-In: a 30-second grounding tool you can use the next time you feel overwhelmed or emotionally activated
• Why emotional vocabulary is one of the most powerful tools for emotional regulation, mental health, and better relationships

Topics Covered: Anger management | Emotional regulation | Nervous system | Amygdala and threat response | Secondary emotions | Anger in children | Emotional vocabulary | Parenting and big emotions | Stress and burnout | Setting boundaries | Trauma and emotional processing | Mental wellness | Therapy and emotional health

Whether you're navigating co-parenting challenges, workplace stress, relationship conflict, or just trying to understand why you snap sometimes this episode meets you where you are with compassion, research, and real talk.

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Links & Resources:
Tatiana Rojas - https://getherapyservices.com/

Let's Get Emotional is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy and does not replace mental health care. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area.