Behind the Brilliance 161 Lisa Feldman Barrett on How Emotions Are Made
Lisa Feldman Barrett is the author of 'How Emotions Are Made' and a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University with an appointment at Harvard Medical School. In this conversation, we talk about Lisa's book and what she's learned about how emotions are made, how we can be happier and healthier by understanding how our emotions work, and the myths about the mind and emotions.
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TOPICS COVEREDLisa’s path from a working poor family to academic researcher
How Lisa overcame failure and setbacks (including 8 failed experiments and a failed dissertation proposal)
How emotions are constructed
What emotional granularity is and why you should develop it
How emotions and the perceptions associated of emotional expression tie into healthcare, education, and the legal system
How “bitches” become leaders
The practical uses of emotional intelligence
Myths about the way our brains and emotions work
How to turn the dial down on intense emotions
Distinguishing between discomfort and distress (and why it matters)
The simple things you can do to develop more emotional control
And more!
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