The Mel Robbins Podcast

World Leading Psychologist: How to Master Your Emotions & Deal With Negative People

Jul 8, 2024

Join Dr. Susan David, a renowned Harvard psychologist and bestselling author, as she shares insights from over 20 years of studying emotions. She addresses how to manage intense feelings and navigate tricky relationships, especially with those who struggle emotionally. Discover practical strategies for emotional regulation, the importance of self-compassion, and how to communicate effectively with loved ones. Dr. David emphasizes embracing emotional complexity and using feelings as valuable signals for better relationships and personal growth.

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Susan David, Ph.D

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Master your emotions to stay calm and fearless under pressure.

Maintain boundaries and address emotional needs in relationships.

Develop emotional agility by embracing discomfort and aligning responses with personal values.

Deep dives

Recognizing Emotional Fragility in Today's Society

People seem more emotional and fragile due to recent world events and personal challenges, leading to unexpected outbursts even in mundane situations like waiting in line at the grocery store. The speaker discusses the buildup of emotional baggage from past experiences and stresses the importance of understanding and managing one's emotions amidst societal and personal turmoil.

Discomfort as the Price of Admission to a Meaningful Life

00:21

Emotions Define Us

00:31

Teaching Display Rules to Children

00:23

Embracing Normal Thoughts and Feelings for Adaptation

00:20

Intro

4min

Navigating Difficult Emotions and Relationships

2min

Navigating Emotional Turmoil

14min

Navigating Emotions and Mental Health Challenges

5min

Navigating Emotions in Relationships

22min

Understanding Emotional Signals in Communication

4min

Embracing Emotional Complexity

22min

Encouragement and Emotional Support

3min

Today, you’re getting a masterclass in how to manage your emotions and deal with people who cannot tolerate their own.

Whether you find yourself constantly annoyed, frustrated, or angry…

Or if you’re sick of dealing with people who can’t handle their own emotions…

This episode is for you. You’ll learn powerful, practical, and science-backed skills to master your emotions so that you can stay calm when you’re stressed, be fearless under pressure, and reach your potential.

Dr. Susan David is here to share her best advice with you. Dr. David is an award-winning Harvard medical school psychologist and bestselling author who has been studying emotions, happiness, and achievement for over 20 years.

She is here to explain how your thoughts and feelings directly affect your actions, careers, relationships, happiness, and health – and exactly what to do about it.

For more resources, including links to Dr. David’s work, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this impactful episode, you’ll love listening to this one next with Dr. Becky Kennedy: Why Am I So Triggered? 3 Steps to Control Your Emotions & Rewire Your Response to Stress

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

World Leading Psychologist: How to Master Your Emotions & Deal With Negative People

Episode guests

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Deep dives

Recognizing Emotional Fragility in Today's Society

Dealing with Emotional Reactivity in Relationships

Enhancing Emotional Agility through Self-Reflection

The Impact of Emotional Insecurity on Interpersonal Dynamics

Cultivating Courage through Emotional Resilience

Discomfort as the Price of Admission to a Meaningful Life

Emotions Define Us

Teaching Display Rules to Children

Embracing Normal Thoughts and Feelings for Adaptation

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World Leading Psychologist: How to Master Your Emotions & Deal With Negative People

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Deep dives

Recognizing Emotional Fragility in Today's Society

Dealing with Emotional Reactivity in Relationships

Enhancing Emotional Agility through Self-Reflection

The Impact of Emotional Insecurity on Interpersonal Dynamics

Cultivating Courage through Emotional Resilience

Discomfort as the Price of Admission to a Meaningful Life

Emotions Define Us

Teaching Display Rules to Children

Embracing Normal Thoughts and Feelings for Adaptation

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