How to Deal With Your Feelings (and Find Emotional Freedom) | Marc Brackett

What if the single biggest shift in your life was learning how to deal with your feelings differently? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett—Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of "Dealing with Feelings"—to explore the life-changing power of emotional freedom. From relationship breakdowns to classroom struggles, Marc reveals why emotional dysregulation—not lack of love—drives most of our problems. He shares his personal journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a leading voice in emotional intelligence, all thanks to one transformative mentor. This conversation cuts through cultural myths about emotions being "soft" and delivers research-backed strategies to regulate feelings, improve relationships, and help kids thrive without "toughening up."