Susan David, a Harvard Medical School psychologist and author of "Emotional Agility," shares powerful insights on managing emotions. She discusses the importance of viewing emotions as data points rather than directives, crucial for personal growth. David emphasizes embracing negative emotions as vital signals and navigating them for resilience, especially in challenging times like the pandemic. She advocates for emotional literacy and granularity, urging listeners to accurately label their feelings to enhance well-being and relationships.

In this discussion, Susan David, a Harvard Medical School psychologist and emotional agility expert, dives into the pitfalls of toxic positivity. She reveals that it’s crucial to acknowledge, rather than suppress, our emotions for genuine well-being. The conversation touches on how embracing difficult feelings can lead to personal growth. David also explains the significance of guilt as an emotional signal and the importance of navigating compassion fatigue. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to reclaim their emotional agency and view feelings as valuable insights.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a Stanford neuroscientist, Mel Robbins, a bestselling author, James Clear, an expert on habit formation, Harvard's Susan David, and innovator Peter Diamandis share their wisdom on mindset and mental toughness. They explore how mindset propels personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and gratitude in adversity. Techniques like the 'Five Second Rule' and insights on neuroplasticity highlight the power of small actions and resilience. Together, they unravel the secrets to unlocking human potential.

Join Dr. Susan David, a renowned Harvard psychologist and bestselling author, as she shares insights from over 20 years of studying emotions. She addresses how to manage intense feelings and navigate tricky relationships, especially with those who struggle emotionally. Discover practical strategies for emotional regulation, the importance of self-compassion, and how to communicate effectively with loved ones. Dr. David emphasizes embracing emotional complexity and using feelings as valuable signals for better relationships and personal growth.

In this enlightening discussion, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares insights on unlocking the brain's power, especially during stress. Dr. Susan David emphasizes emotional agility as a key to thriving amidst complexity. Actor Rainn Wilson opens up about healing from childhood trauma, illustrating the impact of self-awareness and emotional management on relationships. The trio also delves into practical strategies like journaling to navigate emotions and the importance of positive thinking, highlighting the profound interplay between our minds and bodies.

Rod Carew, a Hall of Fame baseball player, shares how mastering his mindset became his secret weapon for emotional stability on and off the field. Dr. Susan David emphasizes embracing all emotions as growth tools, challenging the notion of constant positivity. Comedian JP Sears discusses the pitfalls of emotional numbness, using humor to reconnect with authenticity. Together, they explore resilience, emotional agility, and the power of vulnerability in navigating life's challenges.

Dr. Susan David is a Harvard psychologist and acclaimed author known for her work on emotional agility. In this engaging conversation, she emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation as a vital skill for navigating today’s chaotic world. Topics include recognizing emotions as valuable data, the pitfalls of false positivity, and the power of expressive journaling for healing. Susan shares personal stories of grief and resilience, encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions authentically and align actions with core values for personal growth.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Susan David, an award-winning psychologist from Harvard Medical School, delves into the concept of emotional agility. She emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions, highlighting that grief can lead to personal growth. Dr. David discusses how aligning personal values with goals fosters resilience. She also explores the detrimental effects of forced positivity and speaks to the power of self-compassion in navigating emotional challenges. A refreshing perspective on handling life's complexities awaits!

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Susan David, an award-winning psychologist and the author of "Emotional Agility," dives into the complex world of feelings. She tackles the perils of toxic positivity, urging listeners to embrace a full spectrum of emotions for genuine well-being. Topics include how childhood experiences shape our emotional responses, the significance of emotional granularity, and the importance of authentic emotional expression, especially in parenting. David emphasizes that acknowledging our true feelings is essential for personal growth and resilience.

The way we navigate our inner world – our everyday thoughts, emotions, and self-stories – is the single most important determinant of our life success. It drives our actions, careers, relationships, happiness, health; everything. For example: Do we let our self-doubts, failings, shame, fear, or anger hold us back? Can we be determined, persevering toward key life goals, but just as importantly, have the insight and courage to recognize when these goals are not serving us, and adapt?According to this week's guest, the key to successfully navigating our inner world isn't immunizing ourselves against stress and setbacks. And it doesn't involve ignoring uncomfortable feelings. Instead, it's developing something called emotional agility – the teachable ability to confront difficult emotions, gain critical self-insight from these feelings, and ultimately use this newfound awareness to adaptively align our values with our actions and make changes to bring the best of ourselves forward.A pioneer in her field, Susan David, Ph.D is an award-winning psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School, CEO of Evidence Based Psychology and co-founder of the Institute of Coaching (an affiliate of Harvard Medical School). She also serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of both Thrive Global and Virgin Pulse.In addition, Susan is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life*. Based on a concept Harvard Business Review heralded as a Management Idea of the Year, it's a powerful roadmap for real behavioral change — a new way of acting that will help you to reincorporate your most troubling feelings as a source of energy and creativity, and live your most successful life whoever you are and whatever you face.Susan is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant, with clients that include the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, Google, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and many others.If you are new to Susan, start with her moving TED Talk, The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage. A viral sensation and the inspiration for me seeking her out for the podcast, it's accumulated almost 2 million views in the month since it's online publication.This is a conversation about Susan’s life growing up in a South Africa divided by Apartheid, and how this experience informs her work today.It’s about how and why our emotional landscape, the everyday thoughts and stories we often hide from the world and oftentimes ourselves, are the single most important determinant of life success. And why navigating life’s twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind leads to empowerment and agency.It's about why we must overcome the urge to ignore difficult emotions and behaviors to instead face them willingly, as a neutral observer, with curiosity and kindness.It's about identifying your core values as a path to willpower, resilience and effectiveness.And it's about how developing this skill called emotional agility – essentially mastery over our emotions, thoughts and stories — can benefit not just ourselves but our children, helping even our youngest become better problem solvers.Enjoy!Rich