Quick Spoon: Locked out of the controls

Why do we sometimes react in ways that don’t feel like us?Why do we say things we later regret, shut down under pressure, or act against our values?In this Quick Spoon from my conversation with Dr Eric Goodman, we explore a powerful idea:Sometimes, in difficult moments…“We’re locked out of the controls.”And if that’s true…Beating ourselves up probably isn’t the answer.Awareness might be.A practical reflection on self-compassion, threat responses, and how to choose a response that’s guided by your values—not just your emotions.People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use.If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful.Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human.Eric's WebsiteHere's the People Soup Website.And you can subscribe to the People Soup YouTube Channel here.Visit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life.