The Emotional Dimension: Navigating Wellness with Dr. Jeff Taekman (Dimension 2)

Show NotesIn this episode of Wellness, Rewired, Dr. Jeff Taekman dives into the Emotional Dimension of Wellness. He outlines the importance of recognizing, regulating, and using emotions in building resilience and living well.Dr. Taekman discusses the impact of sleep on emotional health, the role of the brain in processing emotions, and provides practical strategies for emotional regulation.The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of emotional wellness with social and physical health and includes actionable practices such as naming feelings, conscious breathing, movement, and reflection.00:34 Series Framing and What's This Episode About01:28 Defining Emotional Wellness02:16 Personal Experience02:48 The Neuroscience of Emotion03:35 Sleep and Emotion04:07 Emotional Wellness is Not a Solo Practice04:49 Practices That Help05:35 Episode Microdose05:55 Wrap-up06:49 OutroLinks* Newsletter 153 -The Sit-Stand Test That Predicts Lifespan—And the Music That Rebuilds Your Brain* Reduced Body Flexibility Is Associated With Poor Survival in Middle-Aged Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study* Nine-Dimension Full Assessment — HealthHippieMD* Seven-Day Sleep Challenge* Special Series Episode 0: Nine Dimensions and Beyond: Mapping Your Wellness with Dr. Jeff Taekman* Special Series Episode 1: Nine Dimensions, One Foundation, Physical Wellness* Other Links and ResourcesIf you enjoyed this episode, the best way to support the show is to rate it and leave a comment. Your feedback not only helps me improve—it also makes it easier for other listeners to discover the podcast. So please take a moment to share your thoughts, and help us grow this community. Get full access to HealthHippieMD at healthhippiemd.substack.com/subscribe