Archive - Good Anger

Greta vs Trump, and the oldest lie about anger

The idea rage belongs to men – and is shameful for women – is both an ancient and stubbornly persistent one

Jun 28 •

The podcast that made me look forward to fatherhood

The Secret Life of Dads podcast is a fun, honest and hopeful look at parenting. Listen to my episode where we talk about modelling good anger to kids …

Jun 11 •

Good Anger is out today! Here's why you should care

This week I walked around bookshops signing copies of my new book. Here are the reasons I – and others - recommend you pick one up

Jun 6 •

On getting your first book review (plus: a free extract from Good Anger)

My first book – about how embracing a taboo emotion can transform your mental health – is out this week. Read part of the opening chapter here

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Do babies look like their fathers so we don’t abandon them?

On Paternity Uncertainty Hypothesis and other evolutionary bedtime stories

May 24 •

On whether having a baby ruins your life or not

A list of pros and cons for anyone considering procreating

May 17 •

April 2025

How to channel 'fuck you' energy

Anger spurred Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to score against my team at the weekend. It was a reminder of the power of a particular form of fury

Apr 21 •

Cover story: how Good Anger found its front

Choosing a book cover is one of the more agonising stages of publishing. So I thought I'd share how I arrived at mine: a fluorescent yellow that looks a…

Apr 12 •

March 2025

Adolescence and the real ‘anger problem’ we face

Toxic influencers and undereducated parents only scratch the surface when it comes to the deep cultural challenges we have with the last taboo emotion

Mar 23 •

February 2025

Even in life's biggest moments, emotions can feel like clogged pipes. Sometimes all it takes is a pop song.

Feb 15 •

January 2025

Our newborn has sent our cat into a deep depression

We are witnessing a feline ego death

Jan 21 •

December 2024

Deep cringe and the “Let… him… GO!” guy

TikTok's latest viral sensation is either a brilliant parody of mental health awareness, or the most intense life coach you could ever imagine

Dec 31, 2024 •

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