Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger Jennifer Parlamis

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practical tools for building stronger relationships from a researcher who’s rethinking Freud, one deep breath at a time. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger Jennifer Parlamis is an episode from TEDTalks Health by TED.

This episode is 22:05 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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