Stompcast Pt 2: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Emotions | Professor Marc Brackett
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Dec 2, 2025 
In a captivating discussion, Professor Marc Brackett, an expert in emotional intelligence and author of 'Permission to Feel', dives into the significance of allowing ourselves to experience emotions. He emphasizes that no emotions are inherently 'bad' and distinguishes between anxiety and stress. With insights on how our emotions manifest in the body, he takes listeners through practical tools for emotion regulation. Marc encourages curiosity in understanding anxiety, urges leaders to show vulnerability, and advocates for a holistic approach to mental wellness.
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Permit Yourself To Feel
- Give yourself permission to feel all emotions and avoid labeling them as "bad."
- Recognize anxiety as a signal of uncertainty about things you care about and sit with it rather than suppress it.
Uncle Marvin's Influence
- Marc Brackett credits his uncle Marvin for teaching him to permit feeling and change his emotional life.
- That early example shaped his mission and the book Permission to Feel.
Use Preparation To Reduce Anxiety
- Use practical strategies like exercise or rehearsing to reduce anticipatory anxiety.
- Focus on the goal and prepare (e.g., review key points, work out) to feel more confident.
