This Trauma Expert Surprises Tim Ferris About How To Process Rage

Changing Your Anger is Not About Punching Pillows

Therapists advised Tim Ferriss to punch some pillows to let his rage “pass through” him.

But it didn’t work.

Punching pillows only magnified and intensified his rage. That’s because his brain lights up when he gets mad. And the neurochemicals of anger are energizing.

Dr. Gabor Maté appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show. And he surprised the host. He explained how to have a healthy anger release, rather than raging.

And to stop punching pillows.

Dr. Maté is a renowned Canadian doctor and writer. He speaks publicly about addiction, stress, child development, and trauma.

Dr. Maté’s work emphasizes understanding the root causes of health issues. It also stresses addressing them, which is better than just treating symptoms.

He helped Ferriss view his anger in a whole different way: