Emotional Longevity

Ever catch yourself replaying the same worrying thought over and over—Did I say the wrong thing? Why do I always do this? I should be further along—and wonder if something's wrong with you?In this transformative episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals the surprising truth about looping thoughts: they're not a sign of weakness—they're your brain trying to protect you.Dr. Goldstein breaks down the neuroscience of mental loops, why they keep us stuck in emotional suffering, and shares a simple 3-step practice to interrupt the cycle without fighting it. This isn't about pushing thoughts away—it's about offering your brain a truer, kinder story.If you've ever felt trapped by repetitive thinking, this episode will change how you relate to your own mind.🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why looping thoughts are actually your brain's attempt to keep you safe ✅ The neurological reason repetition creates false feelings of control ✅ How to recognize when your mind has been hijacked by a loop ✅ The 3-step sequence to interrupt mental loops with compassion ✅ Specific reframes for common looping thoughts ✅ What happens in your prefrontal cortex when you notice a pattern ✅ Why force makes loops stronger—and what works instead⏱ Chapters:00:00 — Introduction: Understanding looping thoughts 01:00 — Why your mind repeats the same thoughts 02:00 — How your brain tries to protect you 03:00 — The good news: You don't have to fight the loop 04:00 — The 3-step practice to break thought patterns 05:00 — Real examples of reframing looping thoughts 06:00 — Why loops aren't a sign of weakness 06:30 — The neuroscience of interrupting patterns 08:00 — Your takeaway: Choosing supportive stories09:00 — Final reminders and next steps🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult)Newsletter & Free Emotional Health GuideFree Tools for Emotional ResilienceGet on the Early Access List for the new book Tiny Shifts (+Access to the Tiny Shifts Mini-Guide)Connect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagram LinkedIn YouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program📖 View Full Blog for This Episode

What if the key to better relationships, less stress, and real emotional freedom wasn't about changing what happens—but changing how quickly you respond?In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein introduces a groundbreaking Tiny Shifts series with one deceptively simple practice: the 10-second pause.Most people think meaningful change takes months or years. But Dr. Goldstein reveals how a single micro-moment—just 10 seconds—can interrupt old patterns, activate your prefrontal cortex, and shift you from reactive autopilot to intentional awareness.From parenting conflicts to workplace tension, this practice works anywhere stress shows up. You'll learn exactly how to recognize your triggers, release physical tension, and refocus on what actually matters—before you say or do something you'll regret.This isn't theory. It's a research-backed tool you can use today.🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why most stress comes from how fast we react, not what happens ✅ The 3-part framework for the 10-second pause ✅ How recognition creates space between stimulus and response ✅ Simple breath and body techniques to reset your nervous system ✅ The question that redirects your brain toward better choices ✅ What happens in your prefrontal cortex during this pause ✅ How to practice this before meetings, texts, and tough conversations⏱ Chapters:00:00 — The Space Between Stimulus and Response 02:15 — Why We Miss the Micro-Moment 04:30 — The 10-Second Pause Practice 06:45 — What Happens in Your Brain 08:20 — Try This Once Today🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult)Newsletter & Free Emotional Health GuideFree Tools for Emotional ResilienceGet on the Early Access List for the new book Tiny Shifts (+Access to the Tiny Shifts Mini-Guide)Connect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagram LinkedIn YouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program

What if AI isn't just changing how we work—but rewiring how we think, feel, and cope with anxiety?In this groundbreaking episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer—neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and NYT bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety—to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health.Dr. Brewer reveals the hidden psychology behind AI "flattery machines," why these tools can both help and harm our emotional wellbeing, and how his new Going Beyond Anxiety program uses AI augmentation to deliver evidence-based support exactly when you need it.From the neuroscience of validation to the future of therapy, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI, empathy, and human connection.🎧 In this episode, we explore:✅ Why AI chatbots are designed to flatter you (and how it affects your brain)✅ The dangerous psychology of sycophantic AI responses✅ How AI can deliver "doc in a pocket" support during anxiety✅ The difference between AI empathy and human connection✅ Ethical guardrails for AI-augmented therapy✅ What therapy will look like 3-5 years from now✅ How to use AI tools without losing your humanity⏱ Chapters:00:00 — Introduction to AI and Anxiety04:00 — The Flattery Machine Problem08:00 — How AI Creates Delusional Spirals13:00 — Business Incentives Behind Sycophantic Bots16:00 — AI-Augmented Therapy: The Opportunity22:00 — Teaching Wisdom Through Direct Experience28:00 — Psychoeducation Meets AI Support35:00 — Can AI Deliver Genuine Empathy?42:00 — Ethical Guardrails and Human Oversight48:00 — The Future of Therapy in 3-5 Years51:00 — What Gives Dr. Brewer Hope🌟 Learn more about Dr. Jud Brewer:WebsiteGoing Beyond Anxiety ProgramSubstackBooks: Unwinding Anxiety & The Craving Mind🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult)Newsletter & Free Emotional Health GuideFree Tools for Emotional ResilienceConnect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagramLinkedInYouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program📖 View Full Blog for This Episode

Oren Jay Sofer, a meditation teacher and author, discusses how to cultivate calm in our hectic lives. He explores the importance of rest, claiming it as a radical act of self-trust. Oren delves into mindful communication, emphasizing presence, intention, and the need to reconnect with our basic goodness. He offers insights on how cultural conditioning impacts our capacity to communicate and rest effectively. The conversation reveals that slowing down can enhance our listening skills and improve relationships.

What if your brain was never broken — just misunderstood?In this deeply insightful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb — author of *The Upward Spiral* — to unpack what’s really happening inside your brain during depression, anxiety, and emotional spirals.Together, they explore how your brain’s natural circuitry can trap you in self-criticism, overthinking, and paralysis — and how tiny, science-backed actions can rewire you toward calm, motivation, and joy.You’ll also learn the surprising reason why high achievers often struggle more with downward spirals, and how acceptance and self-compassion activate healing at the neurological level.🎧 In this episode, we cover:✅ The real neuroscience of feeling “stuck”✅ How to interrupt downward spirals and start upward ones✅ Why there’s nothing ‘broken’ about your brain✅ The role of self-criticism and emotional reactivity✅ Practical brain-based tools for calm and clarity✅ The connection between self-compassion and motivation⏱ Chapters:00:00 — What’s Really Going On in Your Brain06:00 — Why Nothing Is Broken in Depression12:00 — The Story That Changed Everything18:00 — Understanding the Brain’s Loops25:00 — Why You Can’t ‘Think’ Your Way Out33:00 — Acceptance and Emotional Safety42:00 — Small Shifts That Rewire Your Brain55:00 — How to Start an Upward Spiral🌟 Learn more about Dr. Alex Korb:Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/alex-korb-phd-14794413/ Website: https://alexkorbphd.com This is a a quick guide to stop overthinking (The Mental Clarity Blueprint): https://alexkorbphd.click/blueprint-1Get a copy of  Alex Korb’s “The Upward Spiral 2nd edition“ https://amzn.to/4q6mBv6Special Presale Offer (Through November 8th): Get a signed copy of Tiny Shifts plus access to deeper experiences including a 21-day program and 6-week integration course. 📕 Get on the Early Access List for the new book Tiny Shifts (+Access to the Tiny Shifts Mini-Guide): https://drelishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts-early 🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult): https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter Free Tools for Emotional Resilience: https://elishagoldstein.com Connect with Dr. Elisha Goldstein Instagram: http://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinIG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinLI  YouTube: / elishagoldsteinphd   📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter 🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall   

What if the key to living longer isn't just about diet and exercise—but about how you process your emotions?In this essential solo episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals 10 science-backed truths that bridge emotional health with physical longevity—truths that most people completely overlook.From the Surgeon General's warning that loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, to research showing how suppressing emotions triggers inflammation markers, Dr. Goldstein makes a compelling case: emotional health is biological medicine.This episode is packed with practical "tiny shifts"—small, research-backed practices that can transform your stress response, rewire your nervous system, and literally add years to your life.🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why suppressing emotions creates inflammation at the cellular level ✅ How the vagus nerve knows you're safe before your mind does ✅ The real reason burnout is skyrocketing ✅ Why joy is a capacity, not just the absence of pain ✅ How relationships literally regulate your biology ✅ Why self-worth precedes self-care ✅ How presence multiplies your experience of time⏱ Chapters and Resources:00:00 — Introduction: Surgeon General’s Advisory on Loneliness and Isolation01:00 — Truth #1: Emotional Health is Biological Medicine03:00 — Truth #2: Your Nervous System Learns Faster Than Your Mind07:00 — Truth #3: Unprocessed Emotions Equal Energy Leaks09:00 — Truth #4: Joy is a Capacity, Not an Absence of Pain12:00 — Truth #5: Relationships Regulate Your Biology 14:00 — Truth #6: Awareness Rewires Faster Than Effort18:00 — Truth #7: Emotional Loops Are Survival Codes21:00 — Truth #8: Life Purpose Impacts Mortality25:00 — Truth #9: Self-Worth Precedes Self-Care30:00 — Truth #10: Presence Multiplies Time32:00 — Closing & Tiny Shifts Pre-sale Announcement📕  Special Presale Offer (Through November 8th): Get a signed copy of Tiny Shifts plus access to deeper experiences including a 21-day program and 6-week integration course. Here's your link to the Tiny Shifts Private Presale - https://books.manuscripts.com/product/tiny-shifts/ Secure your signed copy + perks for a limited-time, we're offering a special pre-order of a personally signed copy with all kinds of extra perks. Check out the link, and secure your signed copy and all kinds of other goodies!Connect with Dr. Elisha Goldstein: Instagram: http://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinIG Newsletter: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter Free Consult: https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall 

What if the most powerful tool for your health, stress resilience, and longevity wasn't a supplement or biohack—but something you're already doing 20,000 times a day?In this transformative episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. John Douillard—pioneering expert in Ayurveda and Sports Medicine, founder of LifeSpa, and author of seven health books including the bestseller Eat Wheat—to reveal why your diaphragm may be the most underrated key to emotional and physical health.Dr. Douillard shares groundbreaking research showing that 91% of elite athletes have dysfunctional diaphragms, how shallow breathing keeps us trapped in chronic stress, and why simple breathing shifts can reverse heartburn, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, and even prevent cognitive decline—all without adding a single thing to your to-do list.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why your diaphragm is the #1 pump for longevity and detoxification ✅ How stress literally changes your breathing (and what to do about it) ✅ The 5-minute breathing practice that reverses age-related decline ✅ Why nose breathing unlocks a meditative state during exercise ✅ The truth about gluten, gut health, and "bubble-wrapping" your diet ✅ Simple walking practices to extend your breath and calm your nervous systemChapters:00:00 — The single most important shift for health and longevity03:00 — Why your diaphragm controls everything (and you don't know it)07:00 — The breathing exercise that changes your physiology12:00 — How stress becomes your "normal" breathing pattern 16:00 — Nose breathing secrets from elite athletes 19:00 — The runner's high: stress and calm coexisting 25:00 — Can you do this without adding time to your day? 31:00 — Longevity myths that drive experts crazy 37:00 — The truth about wheat, gluten, and gut immunity 42:00 — How to reboot your digestion (not restrict your diet) 45:00 — What Ayurveda really is (and why it matters now) 50:00 — Seasonal eating and the microbiome connection 56:00 — Finding deeper meaning in the longevity journeyLearn more about Dr. John Douillard:Website: https://lifespa.comBooks: Eat Wheat, Body, Mind and Sport, The 3-Season DietExplore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult): https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter Free Tools for Emotional Resilience: https://elishagoldstein.comConnect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagram: http://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinIG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinLI YouTube: https://youtube.com/elishagoldsteinphd📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall📖 View Full Blog for This Episode: https://elishagoldstein.com/articles/john-douillard/

What if everything you think you know about puberty is wrong? And what if understanding the real timeline could transform how you parent your teen?In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Bennett, co-founders of Less Awkward and co-authors of the national bestselling book This is So Awkward, to reveal the shocking truth about modern puberty.Here's what will blow your mind: puberty used to last 3-4 years. Today, it stretches close to a decade. Kids are starting earlier but taking much longer to reach maturity—and the world treats them based on how they look, not their actual developmental stage.From the neuroscience behind why your teen says all the right things at dinner then makes terrible decisions at parties, to navigating the porn conversation that 88% of parents avoid, this episode gives you the roadmap for supporting kids through the longest developmental stage of their lives.🎧 In this episode, we explore:✅ Why puberty now starts 2-3 years earlier and lasts almost a decade✅ The mismatch between physical development and emotional maturity✅ How to avoid unfair expectations based on how "old" kids look✅ Why your teen's brain chooses emotion over logic (every single time)✅ The porn conversation: why 12 is the average age of first exposure✅ Connection strategies that work when teens push you away✅ How to repair when you mess up as a parent (and why it makes relationships stronger)⏱ Chapters:00:00 — The decade-long puberty reality04:48 — Why early bloomers face unfair expectations10:09 — How the world sexualizes kids who look older15:45 — The neuroscience of teen decision-making22:03 — Why teens stop responding to parental voices25:29 — The holding pattern strategy for connection31:07 — Taking teen rejection personally (and how to stop)42:08 — Brain development: why emotions win over logic50:27 — The porn problem parents can't ignore56:45 — For parents who feel like they're failing🌟 Learn more about the guests:Website: https://lessawkward.comPodcast: https://lessawkward.com/podcast-this-is-so-awkward-2/ Instagram:https://instagram.com/vanessasbennett/https://instagram.com/caranatterson/?hl=en Book: This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained - https://amzn.to/3VBxfMtSchool Curriculum: That Health Class - https://lessawkward.com/that-health-class/🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult)Newsletter & Free Emotional Health GuideFree Tools for Emotional ResilienceConnect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagramLinkedInYouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide📖 View Full Blog for This Episode

📕Get on the Early Access List for the new book Tiny Shifts (+Access to the Tiny Shifts Mini-Guide) - https://drelishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts-earlyWhat if the mental health advice flooding your social media feeds is actually making your mental health worse?In this eye-opening episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Joe Nucci—psychotherapist, creator of the viral Instagram account @JoeNucciTherapy, and author of Psychobabble—to expose the dangerous myths masquerading as mental health wisdom.Joe reveals why terms like "gaslighting," "narcissist," and "attachment styles" are being weaponized in ways that hurt relationships, how "hurt people hurt people" is actually harmful advice, and the real costs of turning everyday struggles into pathology.From dating red flags to family dynamics, this conversation will change how you filter self-help content and give you the tools to spot what's actually helpful versus what's just viral.🎧 In this episode, we explore:✅ Why most viral mental health content is "psychobabble" ✅ How misusing terms like "gaslighting" damages relationships ✅ The truth about narcissism (hint: your ex probably isn't one) ✅ Why "hurt people hurt people" is incomplete and harmful ✅ How to filter real advice from clickbait psychology ✅ The role of AI in mental health content creation ✅ Simple questions to ask before using therapy speak⏱ Chapters:00:00 – The hidden harm of viral mental health advice 04:10 – When psychology terms become weapons 06:49 – The gaslighting myth that's destroying conversations 09:32 – Why we're susceptible to oversimplified psychology 14:29 – The narcissist label epidemic 17:07 – Debunking "hurt people hurt people" 22:13 – How to spot real vs. fake mental health advice 24:41 – Red flags in online mental health content 28:29 – AI's impact on self-help content 33:41 – The rejection sensitivity myth harming neurodivergent people 42:25 – Using AI in therapy sessions 50:11 – The whisper test for psychobabble🌟 Learn more about Joe Nucci: Website: https://joenuccitherapy.com  Book: Psychobabble (Available September 23, 2025)🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult):Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide: Free Tools for Emotional Resilience: Get Early Access to Tiny Shifts (+ the Free Mini-Guide) - https://drelishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts-earlyConnect with Dr. Elisha GoldsteinInstagramLinkedInYouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall📖 View Full Blog for This Episode:

📕 Get on the Early Access List for the new book Tiny Shifts (+Access to the Tiny Shifts Mini-Guide): https://drelishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts-early You Think You're Too Sensitive? Here's Why It's Your Superpower | Dr. Judith Orloff on Empathy & Emotional StrengthIf you've ever been told you're "too sensitive" and felt like something was wrong with you—this episode will change everything.In this powerful conversation on the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Judith Orloff - UCLA psychiatrist, bestselling author of The Genius of Empathy and her upcoming book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. She has also been called the "Godmother of the Empath Movement" - to reveal why sensitivity isn't a weakness but a superpower waiting to be harnessed.Dr. Orloff shares the life-changing shift from survival mode to strength, why empaths burn out (and how to prevent it), and the simple boundary techniques that protect your energy while keeping your heart open. From airport bathroom meditations to tree-hugging rituals, this conversation is packed with practical tools for thriving as a sensitive person in an overwhelming world.Whether you're an empath yourself, parenting a sensitive child, or just want to understand the highly sensitive people in your life—this episode offers validation, hope, and a clear path forward.🎧 In this episode, we explore:✅ Why "too sensitive" is actually a gift, not a flaw ✅ The danger of empathy without boundaries ✅ How to recognize when you're hitting your limit ✅ Simple techniques to protect your energy in crowds ✅ Why nature is an empath's secret weapon ✅ The difference between healthy disconnection and loneliness ✅ How to raise sensitive children without crushing their spirit ✅ What an empath-friendly world actually looks like⏱ Chapters:00:00 — Rethinking Sensitivity as a Superpower 03:10 — The Exhaustion Trap: Empathy Without Boundaries 06:43 — Recognizing Your Breaking Point 08:21 — Practical Protection: Bathroom Meditations & More 12:10 — Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty 15:25 — Nature vs. Nurture: Are Empaths Born or Made? 20:16 — Gender, Shame, and the Sensitive Male 23:03 — Why Boundaries Feel So Hard for Empaths 26:05 — Self-Compassion: The Missing Piece 33:41 — Release Rituals: From Beach Flowers to Tree Hugging 42:19 — From Overwhelm to Isolation: Breaking the Cycle 48:35 — Raising Resilient Sensitive Children 54:16 — Building an Empath-Friendly Society 58:38 — One Breath, Five Beats: Where to Start📘 Dr. Judith Orloff's Books: • The Genius of Empathy (with foreword by the Dalai Lama) • The Highly Sensitive Rabbit (children's book, October 2024)🌟 Learn more about Dr. Judith Orloff: Website Book Tour: October & November 2024 (LA area)🌱 Explore Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Support Tools:Therapeutic Coaching Program (Free Consult) Newsletter & Free Emotional Health Guide Free Tools for Emotional ResilienceGet Early Access to Tiny Shifts (+ the Free Mini-Guide) - https://drelishagoldstein.com/tiny-shifts-earlyConnect with Dr. Elisha Goldstein Instagram LinkedIn YouTube📧 Sign Up for Elisha's Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health Guide🎯 Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein's Private Therapeutic Coaching Program📖 View Full Blog for This Episode