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

An episode of [TED Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623173), 6 Jan 2026, 22 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585b08102e6d4448d360b1/e/695bf62ae1903ce94a2d7fb7/media.mp3

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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