Is Revenge Good for You? | Pt 1

Podcast: Figuring It Out · Dr Alex George

Opublikowano: 2026-09-20

Is revenge ever good for you? Why does the idea of getting even feel so satisfying, and what happens after we act on it? In Part 1, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the evolutionary and psychological roots of revenge, from anger, shame and humiliation to the brain’s reward response. They examine why the anticipation of revenge can feel better than the reality, and how resentment, rumination and holding a grudge can affect our relationships, sleep, mental health and physical wellbeing. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people tr...