Emotional Longevity

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideCan AI actually help with anxiety?In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein explores how artificial intelligence, when used with intention, can support emotional health. With five guided prompts rooted in psychology and mindfulness, you'll learn how to use AI as a reflective tool - not a replacement for therapy, but a support system that can increase clarity, calm, and self-compassion.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or stuck in anxious loops, this episode offers you practical ways to pause, reframe, and come back to yourself - using a tool that’s already in your pocket.Dr. Goldstein shares:Why AI can be a surprising ally in managing anxietyHow to use 5 research-backed prompts to support your emotional well-beingThe science behind emotional labeling, reframing, and nervous system regulationHow self-compassion and daily structure shift your relationship to anxietyThese aren’t just ideas—they’re tiny shifts you can try today.Connect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideThis One Shift Can Change Your Life Trajectory | Dr. Gregory Walton on Belonging, Belief & GrowthEpisode Overview:What if the biggest shifts in your life didn’t require radical change—but just a new way of seeing your challenges?In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Gregory Walton—Stanford professor, belonging researcher, and co-author of Ordinary Magic—to explore the life-changing science behind tiny psychological shifts.From a 4-year-old’s moral outrage to groundbreaking work on belonging, growth mindset, and emotional spirals, Greg reveals how simple interventions—like reframing feedback or affirming connection before conflict—can reshape relationships, motivation, and even educational equity.We dive into research-backed micro-interventions, including how to help kids believe in themselves, why self-worth is the hidden engine behind behavior change, and how storytelling and support can reverse downward spirals.This conversation is packed with powerful strategies to build emotional resilience—and to spiral up.In this episode, we cover:The emotional power of “ordinary magic”How small shifts in mindset change real-world outcomesThe truth about self-worth, belonging, and motivationWhy most conflict is about love, not logisticsHow to build psychological safety in relationshipsWhat the “Lifting the Bar” study reveals about second chancesReal strategies to unlock growth, even after failureConnect with Gregory Walton:Ordinary Magic available wherever books are soldWebsiteConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideIn a world obsessed with biohacking and overnight success, most people wait for confidence to strike before they act. But what if you’ve got it backward? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with bestselling author and high-performance coach Jennifer Cohen to break down the truth about boldness, confidence, and self-worth. Jennifer doesn’t hold back. She shares the small, daily decisions that changed her life, why perfection is the enemy of progress, and how to finally stop outsourcing your self-belief. Whether you're building your health, career, or courage—this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: The truth behind confidence and why it’s not a feeling How boldness rewires your self-image Why integrity and trust matter more than willpower The 10% Target: the science of doing more with less How to raise resilient kids (without crushing their spirit) The trap of biohacking without emotional health And the #1 mindset shift to stop staying stuck Full timestamps below Subscribe and share to help more people build real, lasting confidence. We Discuss: Building Confidence Through Discipline The Role of Self-Worth in Health The Power of Integrity and Trust The 10% Target Philosophy The Importance of Accountability and Support Overcoming Self-Doubt and Shame Building Self-Efficacy Through Action The Impact of Technology on Childhood DevelopmentMore from Jennifer CohenInstagramWebsiteBook: Bigger, Better, BolderConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideIn this deeply moving episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Jessica Zucker, founder of the #IHadaMiscarriage movement and author of Normalize It. Together, they explore how silence, stigma, and shame disconnect us from healing—and how sharing our stories can be the bridge back to self-worth and emotional resilience.Whether you've experienced loss, trauma, or the quiet grief of holding your truth inside, this conversation offers validation, science-backed insight, and an invitation to begin your own process of reclaiming voice and vitality.Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts tooYou’ll learn:How girlhood conditions us to silenceThe cost of unspoken painWhy storytelling rewires the brain and bodyHow to begin normalizing your truth—at your own paceChapters00:00 Introduction to Emotional Longevity and Normalizing Experiences03:00 The Impact of Silence, Stigma, and Shame05:52 The Role of Girlhood in Shaping Women's Voices09:08 Personal Narratives and the Importance of Vulnerability12:07 The Power of Storytelling in Healing14:54 Breaking the Silence: The Miscarriage Movement17:58 Navigating Responses to Vulnerability20:59 The Neurobiological Benefits of Sharing Stories23:55 Finding Safe Spaces for Expression26:52 The Journey of Normalization and Acknowledgment30:02 The Importance of Community and Support33:05 Conclusion and Resources for ConnectionMore from Dr. Jessica ZuckerInstagramWebsiteBook: Normalize It – Available wherever books are soldConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideYou’re Not “Too Much”—You’re Just Giving Too Much of Yourself AwayIf you’ve been feeling exhausted but can’t pinpoint why… it might not be your calendar. It might be the ways you’re slowly abandoning yourself.In this solo episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein names a quiet epidemic: leaking emotional energy through people-pleasing, self-silencing, and shrinking your voice just to stay likable.You’ll learn how this kind of hidden self-betrayal leads to burnout, chronic stress, and a shortened health-span—and what to do instead.In this episode, we cover:The three subtle ways you surrender your powerHow stress and self-abandonment accelerate agingA reflection to help you reclaim your voice and integrityWhy emotional healing begins by coming home to yourselfA practical micro-shift you can make today to stop leaking energyThis episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever… —Swallowed your truth to keep the peace—Toned down your joy so others wouldn’t feel small—Felt like your presence, voice, or needs were “too much”You are not too much. You are worthy, as you are.Listen now—and take your power back, 1% at a time.Timestamps00:00 The Energy Leak Epidemic02:54 Identifying Power Outsourcing05:54 Reclaiming Your Power08:52 Micro-Moments of IntegrityConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideTurbulent Times: How to Stay Calm, Grounded, and Strong in 2025Feeling overwhelmed by politics, AI, the economy, or just… everything?In this solo episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein unpacks the emotional toll of our current moment—from Title X cuts and immigration crackdowns to AI disruptions and economic whiplash—and gives you practical, science-backed tools to reclaim your nervous system and protect your well-being.Whether you’re doomscrolling before bed, absorbing stress from the news, or struggling to stay hopeful—this episode will help you breathe deeper, reset your focus, and come back to what truly matters.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why 77% of Americans are losing sleep over the future (APA, 2024)• How chronic stress impacts telomeres, memory, and emotional aging• A 5-minute "People Audit" that could transform your week• The one-breath reset to calm your body on command• Why community and daily movement are your secret weapons• A sample daily plan you can try today to shift your stateTimestamps:00:00 – Facing Current Events and Stress Management06:22 – Strategies for Managing Stress and News Consumption11:22 – The Importance of Social Connections16:07 – Practical Daily Routines for Emotional LongevityReferenced Research & Resources:• APA Stress in America Report (2024)• Harvard, UC San Diego, and UCLA studies on breathwork, gratitude, and emotional labeling• Pew Research on AI & Workforce Anxiety (2025)• Urban Institute on Title X Clinic Closures (2025)• Guardian: Fetal Personhood and Reproductive Rights (2025)• Reuters: Market Volatility and Tariffs (2025)Connect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideIn this episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with world-renowned couples therapist and author Dr. Stan Tatkin, creator of the PACT model and author of Wired for Love and In Each Other’s Care.Stan reveals how our nervous systems are built for co-regulation, not independence, and why traditional ideas of “self-care” in relationships often fail. Instead, couples need a shared purpose, secure agreements, and a willingness to prioritize the relationship—especially under stress.If you’ve ever felt stuck in recurring arguments, emotional distance, or frustration around connection—this conversation is a game-changer.In this episode, we cover:Why love isn’t enough for long-term connectionThe neurobiology of attachment and co-regulationWhat makes relationships spiral into self-protectionWhy “secure functioning” couples thrive—and how to become oneThe exact moment we lose empathy (and how to get it back)How to prepare for conflict before it happensThe one agreement every couple needsWhy individual healing alone won’t save your relationshipIf your relationship matters to you—listen to this twice.Take notes. Reflect. And start shifting from “me vs. you” to us vs. the problem.Connect with Stan Tatkin:Website & TrainingsBooks: Wired for Love (2nd Edition) In Each Other’s Care Connect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideCan You Think Your Way to Chronic Health? | Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness, Belief, and HealingWhat if you had more control over your health than you’ve ever imagined—not through medication or intense physical intervention, but through the power of your own mind?In this conversation, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer—Harvard professor, the first tenured woman in psychology at Harvard, and widely known as the "mother of mindfulness." Her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body explores how our thoughts, beliefs, expectations, and attention can reshape our biology, accelerate healing, and influence aging.This interview dives into decades of research, from her iconic "Counterclockwise" study—where elderly men reversed biological markers of age by living as their younger selves—to recent findings on wound healing, perceived time, and how naming, labeling, and belief can dramatically alter physical health outcomes.What you'll hear may completely shift how you think about stress, fatigue, illness, decision-making, and even how you age.In this episode, we cover:The science behind mind-body unityWhy naming something can affect how it manifests in the bodyThe chambermaid study: how reframing exercise changed physical outcomesWhy expectations may be the key to healingMindfulness vs. meditation: a powerful distinctionPractical tools to reclaim control over your well-beingHow to reduce stress, reframe illness, and expand resilience through possibilityConnect with Ellen Langer:Website & BooksInstagramRead The Mindful BodyConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideEpisode OverviewWe often think of stress as the enemy—but what if the right kind of stress is actually the path to a longer, healthier, more vibrant life?In this episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Jeff Krasno—founder of Commune, host of the Commune podcast, and author of The Comfort Trap and Good Stress—to explore how leaning into specific types of stress can improve your psychological health, emotional resilience, and physical well-being.Drawing from his personal health journey—including a diabetes diagnosis, chronic fatigue, and emotional dysregulation—Jeff shares how he flipped the script on stress. From ice baths to hard conversations, Jeff reveals how "adversity mimetics" (intentional stressors) can activate your body’s natural healing systems and improve everything from metabolic health to relationships.Together, Elisha and Jeff explore:The surprising link between emotional stress and physical diseaseWhy we need to reintroduce Paleolithic stressors into modern lifeHow small discomforts can build psychological immunityEmotional regulation tools to navigate difficult conversationsThe science of hormesis and how it activates longevity pathwaysWhy embracing adversity is essential to finding real easeConnect with Jeff Krasno:WebsiteBookCommune PlatformInstagramConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

View Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideEpisode OverviewChronic stress isn’t just a mental burden—it’s cutting years off your life.In today’s episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals the science behind stress and aging—and how calming your mind is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health and extend your lifespan.Stress speeds up aging at a cellular level, affecting your immune system, heart health, and even the length of your telomeres (the protective caps on your DNA that determine longevity).But here’s the good news: you have more control than you think.In this episode, you’ll learn:How stress impacts your body, from inflammation to sleepThe hidden ways stress sneaks into your daily lifeResearch-backed techniques to rewire your brain for calmA simple practice to stop stress from running your lifeImagine if you could train your nervous system to shift from stress mode to calm mode automatically. How would that impact your relationships, focus, and overall health?Listen now and let us know in the comments—what’s one small shift you can make today to lower your stress?Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Cultivating Calm in the Chaos02:08 – The Shocking Link Between Stress & Longevity07:45 – How Stress Speeds Up Aging at a Cellular Level12:30 – The #1 Hormone That Wrecks Your Health17:55 – How to Spot Hidden Stress in Your Daily Life25:00 – Simple, Research-Backed Techniques to Reduce Stress33:10 – How Meditation & Breathwork Protect Your DNA40:45 – The Power of Micro-Resets to Build Daily Calm49:00 – The Science Behind Emotional LongevityConnect with Elisha:FacebookTwitterInstagramSubscribe to Emotional Longevity:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.