Dr. Zelana Montminy
Behavioral scientist and author of Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction, offering research-based strategies to reduce distraction and improve attention.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 49min
The Science of Focus and Distraction & Unlocking Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist and author, discusses how distractions derail our focus and offers strategies to reclaim attention and enhance productivity. She highlights the negative effects of phones and divided attention on mental health. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, delves into the importance of emotional granularity and the power of regulating emotions for better relationships and decision-making. Together, they provide tools to combat distraction and improve emotional well-being.
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
Attention Expert: Notifications Steal Your Life | ft. Dr. Zelana Montminy HTS w/ DrG #417
Dr. Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist and clinical psychologist, dives into the attention crisis caused by modern distractions. She reveals that our 'addiction' is often a response to discomfort, not the devices themselves. Learn about the 23-minute cost of task-switching to our brain and how monotasking can restore clarity. Discover the power of boredom as a tool for creativity and emotional regulation, and gain practical tips on reclaiming focus with simple lifestyle adjustments. Banish notifications and embrace mindfulness!
