Show notes
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and a world expert on what emotions are, how to interpret them, and how to work with emotions to yield a more impactful, meaningful and healthier life. We explore differences between introverts and extroverts, in-person and text-based emotional communication, and how emotional suppression impacts us.We discuss emotional intelligence and describe tools to improve emotional regulation and communication in personal and professional relationships. We also explore the role of emotions in learning, resolving conflicts, and decision-making. We also discuss bullying in kids and adults, both in person and online. This episode provides a clear and novel framework for thinking about emotions and data-supported tools to improve emotion regulation, self-awareness, and empathic attunement.Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, people mentioned, and additional resources at hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/hubermanEight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/hubermanEudēmonia: https://eudemonia.netLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanTimestamps00:00:00 Dr. Marc Brackett00:02:02 Sponsors: BetterHelp, Eight Sleep & Eudēmonia00:06:03 What is Emotional Intelligence?; Self & Others00:11:18 Language & Emotion00:18:52 Emojis; Anger vs. Disappointment; Behavior & Emotion00:24:35 Sponsor: AG100:26:05 Parent/Teacher Support; Online Etiquette00:31:24 Anonymity, Online Comments00:35:46 Happiness vs. Contentment; Knowing Oneself00:41:33 Introversion & Extroversion; Personality & Emotional Intelligence00:51:28 Sponsor: LMNT00:52:40 Texting & Relationships01:00:37 Tool: Mood Meter, Energy & Pleasantness Scale01:06:28 Emotion Suppression; Permission to Feel, Emotions Mentor01:19:42 Discussing Feelings; Emotional Self-Awareness01:25:00 Understanding Cause of Emotions, Stress, Envy01:33:40 Framing Empathy, Compassionate Empathy01:42:28 Asking Question; Tools: Reframing, Hot Air Balloon; Distancing01:49:44 Stereotypes, “Emotional”01:53:49 Emotions, Learning & Decision Making; Intention02:02:43 Emotion App & Self-Awareness; Gratitude Practice02:07:13 Bullying02:18:06 Courage & Bullying; Emotion Education02:25:33 Punishment; Uncle Marvin02:31:59 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network NewsletterDisclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices