Susan David

Susan David, Harvard Medical School psychologist and author of Emotional Agility, explains why difficult feelings are signals worth hearing. She contrasts bottling up and brooding, uses a lighthouse metaphor for emotions, and shows how labeling feelings and asking what they are pointing to can reveal values and guide wiser action.

Join Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service agent, and Stephen A. Smith, a sports commentator, alongside motivational speaker Inky Johnson and psychologist Susan David. Together, they explore the intricacies of fear and courage—their relationship and how to communicate bravely in today's digital age. The group emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, personal legacy, and overcoming emotional hurdles. Listeners will uncover practical strategies for building confidence and navigating life's challenges with resilience.

Susan David, psychologist and bestselling author known for emotional agility, challenges the culture of forced positivity. She explains how seeing and naming feelings builds resilience. She outlines why denial backfires and offers practical skills like precise labeling and values-based steps. A mix of humor, personal story and tough love about courage and emotional truth.

Why can forced positivity make hard feelings worse? Harvard psychologist Susan David explores emotional agility, burnout from emotional labor, and the hidden stories that keep us stuck. She shares ways to reconnect with personal values, practice self-compassion, and choose how to respond, along with reflections on grief, disordered eating, and the power of courage in difficult moments.

Psychologist Dr. Susan David explores why forced positivity can make us less resilient, and how emotions can illuminate what matters without dictating our actions. They discuss grief, love, self-compassion, expressive writing, and the small shifts that help us reconnect with our values and have brave conversations.

In this encore episode (from the height of the Covid pandemic): Psychologist, author, and TED Talk superstar Susan David joins Janet to discuss how parents can nurture their children’s capacity to process difficult emotions, thoughts, and experiences. “Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life,” she says, but we can help our children develop resilience and a capability to navigate uncomfortable emotions so they’re no longer scary. Susan offers advice how parents can instill confidence and a sense of well-being. The process begins with awareness, acceptance, and compassion for ourselves.Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" is available at NoBadKidsCourse.com.Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame” and "Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting" are available in all formats at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and free at Audible (https://adbl.co/2OBVztZ) with a trial subscription.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki and brain imaging expert Dr. Daniel Amen dive into the rising rates of anxiety and how modern lifestyles contribute to this epidemic. Dr. Uma Naidoo highlights the connection between diet and mental health, while Dr. Ellen Vora discusses practical strategies to manage anxiety, including addressing false anxiety. Dr. Susan David emphasizes understanding emotional labels and gaining agency over mental health. Together, they shed light on transforming anxiety and improving overall well-being.

Rates of mental health disorders across the board have skyrocketed in recent years. And like most conditions that plague our society, there’s a lot of talk about treatment options without getting to the root cause of the problem. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear ten empowering insights from top experts in mental health and brain health. This episode addresses the underlying contributing factors that are influencing our declining rates of mental health—and more importantly, what we can do to fix it. You’ll learn about the connection between metabolic health and mental health, the neuroscience behind happiness, how gut health and inflammation can impact your mental well-being, and nutrition tips to enhance cognitive function. You’re going to hear from brilliant experts in their respective fields, like Dr. Susan David, Dr. Caroline Leaf, and Dr. Christopher Palmer. Mental health is a vital component of our overall health that impacts every part of our lives, both individually and as a collective society. This episode is full of information and tools you can implement to improve your mental health today. Get ready to take notes, click play, and enjoy the show!  In this episode you’ll discover: The truth about the long-term efficacy of mental health treatments. What the number one cause of disability is. Why metabolic health and mental health are inseparable. How the pandemic affected the rates of mental health problems. The relationship between happiness and brain function in the prefrontal cortex. How the mind plays a role in mental health challenges. The problem with making a mental health condition part of your identity. How identifying with a label can affect your cognitive ability. Why exercise can be used as a defense against depression. The relationship between depression and expression. How your diet impacts your neurotransmitters. The connection between gut health, inflammation, and mental health. What a metaphysical meal is. How processed food consumption can affect brain development & ADHD. The importance of optimizing your fatty acid ratio for mental health. What brain reserve is, and the importance of building it. How having strong relationships can relieve stress and improve your health. The connection between loneliness and low-level chronic stress. Why our emotions are so valuable. The power in naming your emotions, and what emotional agility is. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model -- Get FREE Pure when you purchase the Sunrise to Sunset Kit! Onnit.com/model -- Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive 10% discount on your daily health elixirs! Metabolic Health & Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer – Episode 649 The Neuroscience of Happiness with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 568 The Mind vs. The Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf – Episode 463 The Truth About Exercise – Episode 688 The Overlooked Root of Depression with Dr. Michael Beckwith – Episode 687 How Your Thoughts & Emotions Impact Your Health with Dr. Will Cole – Episode 672 The Connection Between Food & Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo – Episode 618 Improve Your Brain Today with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 671 The #1 Controller of Health & Longevity with Dr. Robert Waldinger – Episode 651 Use These Tools to Strengthen Emotional Agility with Dr. Susan David – Episode 595 Why Be Happy? by Dennis Prager Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript  

Learn how to become emotionally agile with Susan David, a Harvard psychologist. She discusses the impact of internal narratives on personal growth, navigating internal chatterboxes, and embracing emotional agility for resilience and personal development.

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.