The Imperfects cover image

Dr Emily - You Are Not Your Emotions

The Imperfects

00:00

The Power of Naming Emotions

There's this notion or this idea that we name them to tame them. Dan Segal, who's in the School of Psychiatry, is incredible. His theory is that if we name them, we tame them. And further to that, if we can use language around the emotion in a helpful way, that becomes even more powerful. It's almost like you're putting a distance between yourself and that.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app