The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Hulking Out! Why You Change When You're Angry
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Oct 24, 2022 Discover how intense emotions like anger can transform us into strangers to ourselves, much like the Incredible Hulk. Explore the emotional complexities of childbirth and the struggle between expectations and reality. Learn about compassion fatigue in the workplace amid cultural shifts towards empathy and equity. Delve into the empathy gaps that challenge our self-prediction during intense moments. Gain practical techniques for managing emotions and improving decision-making during high-stress situations.
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Gemma's First Birth
- Gemma Hartley desired a natural birth for her first child, influenced by romanticized portrayals.
- Medical interventions became necessary, leading to self-blame and anger.
Shifting Preferences
- Women's birth preferences often change during labor, diverging from pre-labor intentions.
- This highlights the difficulty of predicting needs during intense emotional states.
Rachel's Skating Anxiety
- Rachel Rattan experienced intense performance anxiety as a figure skater, leading to fainting spells before competitions.
- Post-performance, she felt regret and self-criticism, demonstrating the hot-cold empathy gap.
