The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Susan David, Ph.D. - How To Master Emotions, Manage Stress & Anxiety, & Get Unstuck
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Apr 29, 2024 
Susan David, Ph.D., a Harvard psychologist, talks about emotional agility, managing stress, and using emotions as data. The podcast explores topics like proactive emotion management, balancing positivity with obstacles, non-toxic skincare, emotional integrity, and supporting children's emotions.
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Emotional Agility vs Reactivity
- Emotional reactivity stems from automatic, autopilot responses without pause.
- Emotional agility requires creating space between stimulus and response to choose who we want to be.
Why We Are Reactive
- Reactivity differs due to evolution, learned childhood patterns, and relationship dynamics.
- Mental overload causes cognitive narrowing, favoring threat response over thoughtful interaction.
Don’t Bottle Emotions
- Avoid bottling up difficult emotions as it predicts depression and anxiety over time.
- Instead, practice emotional agility by connecting with feelings without judgment or suppression.