EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 16 MIN
Why Anger Feels Better Than Anxiety (and What to Do Instead)
from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell
Anxiety leaves us frozen. Anger makes us feel powerful. But when fear turns to fury, the long-term costs are high. Here’s how to spot the pattern and rewrite the story before it harms your health or your relationships.You’ll Learn:What’s really happening when anxiety flips to angerWhy venting and suppressing don’t actually helpPractical ways to turn anger into fuel for growthTimestamps00:30 – Why anxiety turns into anger (and often backfires)03:53 – Why regulating is better than venting or suppressing05:55 – Story: Anger that fuels new opportunities09:11 – Story: Marriage conflict, and uncovering unmet needs11:24 – Story: Bypass the anxiety-anger trap12:03 – Summary: How to claim power without attacking13:48 – Kindness narrative: the last puzzle pieceSubmit Your Kindness Narrative:Share a moment of kindness that moved you or changed you. Email your story (written or audio) to [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @CalmYourCaveman.For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/why-anger-feels-better-than-anxiety-and-what-to-do-insteadSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com
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Anxiety leaves us frozen. Anger makes us feel powerful. But when fear turns to fury, the long-term costs are high. Here’s how to spot the pattern and rewrite the story before it harms your health or your relationships. You’ll Learn: What’s really happening when anxiety flips to angerWhy venting and suppressing don’t actually helpPractical ways to turn anger into fuel for growthTimestamps 00:30 – Why anxiety turns into anger (and often backfires)03:53 – Why regulating is better than venting or...
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