Why is Everyone so Mad?

Why are we so quick to anger, and how can we break the cycle of conflict? Beth Reeder Johnson, a licensed psychiatric social worker with over 20 years of experience, shares practical tools for managing negativity and building relationship wellness skills in today’s tech-driven world. Tune in to discover how curiosity, reflective listening, and self-awareness can transform your toughest conversations into opportunities for connection.

What is The Grown-Up Table: Conversations On Character And Life?

Pull up a chair -- you’re invited to The Grown-Up Table, where we have real conversations about character, life, and the world around us. This isn’t a place to hear whining from the Kid’s table, but a space to ask the questions we’ve all been thinking: Are college students coddled? Why is profanity everywhere? What happened to customer service? And yes -- why do airlines seem to make it so hard?

Each episode mixes curiosity with candor and humor, looking at how life has changed over the years, and what’s worth highlighting and challenging. Along the way, we’ll invite guests, from industry leaders to everyday experts, who either confirm our suspicions or challenge us with a new perspective.

Whether you’re nodding along in agreement or rethinking your stance, The Grown-Up Table is about more than nostalgia. It’s about understanding where we’ve been, why things are the way they are, and how we can keep character and connection alive in today’s world.

Are you ready for a seat at The Grown-Up Table?