PODCAST · health
Dealing With Feelings
by Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Welcome to the Dealing With Feelings webcast: a series focused on evidence-based strategies for healthy emotion regulation. Hosted by Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert and pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence research, this series offers a wealth of expert insights, celebrity interviews, and evidence-based strategies designed to deepen your understanding of your emotions and those of others.
Episodes
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Can I Come to You Like This? Eli Harwood on Secure Attachment
Some kids look "easy" because they're safe and supported. Some kids look "easy" because they learned to scan the room, manage the adults, and keep their real feelings out of the way. In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with therapist and educator Eli Harwood (Attachment Nerd) to talk…
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Mattering: How to Feel Valued and Add Value with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
"Feeling like you matter" often gets treated like a nice idea. Something soft. Something optional. In reality, it is a core human need, and when it's missing, the consequences show up everywhere, from disengagement at work to loneliness at home. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with journalist and...
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When "Be Patient" Protects the System, with Dr. Christina Cipriano
"Be patient" gets treated like a virtue in every system. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it is the line that keeps unfairness in place, because it asks the people carrying the cost to stay quiet so everyone else can stay comfortable. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Christina "Chris" Cipriano on...
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"Just Breathe" Isn't a Plan: SOUL COLE on Stress, Masculinity, and Stillness
We call it "being productive," but for a lot of us it's a nervous system stuck in go mode. Always on. Always bracing. Then someone says "just breathe" and it sounds like a joke. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with former NFL wide receiver and mindfulness facilitator Brandon "SOUL COLE" Coleman to…
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Doomscrolling, Group Chats, and Burnout: Dr. Elisha Goldstein on Breaking the Stress Cycle
We call it "normal life." But for most of us, it's a low-grade chronic stress loop. News alerts. Group chats. Doomscrolling. Constant urgency. In this episode of Dealing With Feeling, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Elisha Goldstein to explore how tiny...
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Gaslighting in Relationships and How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself with Dr. Robin Stern
Gaslighting is not just an argument. It is a slow erosion of identity. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Robin Stern to unpack The Gaslight Effect, how anxiety fuels both the gaslighter and the gaslightee, and what it takes to rebuild self-trust. They explore...
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What Most Parents Say That Shuts Teens Down with Jamie Lockwood & Liz Fletcher
Teens have language for anxiety. Most adults never got language for their own feelings. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Jamie Lockwood and Liz Fletcher to talk about what it means to raise and teach teens in this mental health moment. Together, they explore why more "mental health talk" hasn't...
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The Happiness Trap, and Why 'More' Never Feels like Enough with Dr. Laurie Santos
We turned happiness into a checklist. Then wondered why it never feels like enough. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Laurie Santos to unpack the "happiness trap" and the quiet ways we chase the wrong things. They talk about miswanting, why we get obsessed with the future, and how a life that...
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The Anxiety Loop Explained, and How to Interrupt It with Dr. Judson Brewer
The worst part of anxiety is not the feeling. It's the loop. The "what if" that keeps feeding itself until it feels like truth. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Judson Brewer to unpack how worry becomes a habit, why reassurance and mental debate often backfire, and how curiosity can disrupt…
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The 5 Parenting Principles That Actually Hold Up Under Stress with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Most of us aren't trying to raise perfect kids. We're trying to raise kids who can handle life without falling apart. The problem is… adults are drowning too. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Aliza Pressman on Dealing With Feeling to break down what emotionally healthy parenting actually…
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Stop Being a 'Crisis Meditator" with Stephanie Boxerbaum
If you only regulate once you're already at a 10, you're not practicing resilience. You're doing damage control. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Stephanie Boxerbaum on Dealing With Feeling to unpack why high-achievers resist mindfulness, what "enoughness" actually means when you still care about...
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Liza Soberano on Anxiety, Boundaries, and Staying Grounded Under Pressure
When anxiety hits, the impulse is to hide it, power through it, or act fast so it goes away. But what if the stronger move is the pause? Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Liza Soberano to talk about what it's like to navigate fear under public pressure, how she uses boundaries and goals to stay...
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Katie Sturino on Shame, Body Image, and the Story You Still Carry
"Do you enjoy not liking your body?" It is a brutal question. And for a lot of people, it lands like truth. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe and author of Sunny Side Up, to unpack how shame and early messages shape our self-story, why body image struggles are...
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Why Mindfulness Fails at Work and the Fix That Sticks with Mo Edjlali
What if productivity isn't about moving faster, but about training your brain to be still? Mo Edjlali joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feelings to map out mindfulness that actually works in modern workplaces. No guru voice. No fluff. Just practical habits that hold up under pressure. In…
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Dr. Doug Mennin on Why Anxiety Feels Like a Tug-of-War Inside You
What if anxiety isn't proof something is wrong with you, but proof you care deeply and feel pulled in two directions? Dr. Doug Mennin joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore Emotion Regulation Therapy and a more honest way to work with anxiety—without shutting yourself down. In...
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Why Stress Won't Go Away and What Actually Works With Dr. Rajita Sinha
We're more stressed than ever, even with therapy, self-help, and mindfulness apps. So what are we missing? Dr. Rajita Sinha joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to break down the real science of stress, why "just calm down" rarely works, and what actually helps your body recover when...
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Rise Above the Victim Mindset with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman has spent his career studying human potential. In his book Rise Above, he challenges one of the most common ways people get stuck, the belief that your past equals your future. In this episode of Dealing With Feeling, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman and Dr. Marc Brackett unpack what a...
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The Creativity Choice: Emotions, Anxiety, and Getting Unstuck with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
What if the reason you feel stuck is not a lack of talent. It is emotional. Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore the emotional side of creativity, and why most of us were never taught how to work with the feelings that show up before inspiration...
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America Unfiltered and What It Means to Be American
Filmmakers Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev join Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling for a special bonus episode about their documentary America Unfiltered. They drove across the United States collecting voices that rarely get centered. What they found was not just a story about…
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Whitney Goodman on Toxic Positivity, Validation, and Emotional Truth
What if "look on the bright side" is actually making things worse? Whitney Goodman joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to unpack toxic positivity, why it's so tempting, and how it quietly trains us to distrust our own emotions. They explore the difference between real support and...
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Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Eli Lebowitz
What if the goal isn't to eliminate anxiety in kids, but to help them feel safe enough to face it? Dr. Eli Lebowitz joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to unpack what childhood anxiety really is, why well-meaning adults can accidentally feed the fear, and what it looks like to support...
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Transforming SEL with Culture, Care & Community with Dr. Dawn Brooks-DeCosta
Dr. Dawn Brooks-DeCosta joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore what happens when social and emotional learning is delivered with culture, care, and true community partnership. A longtime educator and Deputy Superintendent in Harlem's District 5, Dawn shares what it takes to...
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Anxiety as a Signal and Not a Problem with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
What if anxiety isn't something to eliminate, but a signal calling you forward? In this episode of Dealing With Feelings, Marc Brackett sits down with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to rethink anxiety as information — and learn how to work with it instead of fighting it.…
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Religious Trauma, Shame, and the Permission to Feel with Irene's Entropy
Irene's Entropy joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore what happens when your identity is built around rules that leave no room for real emotion. A storyteller, artist, mechanical engineer, and musician, Irene shares her journey of leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of...
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Turning Teen Anxiety into Strength with Dr. Lisa Damour
Teen anxiety is everywhere right now. But not all distress is danger. Dr. Lisa Damour joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to talk about what's actually happening to teens in a high-pressure, high-input world, and how parents and educators can support kids without overcorrecting,...
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How Awe Can Help Anxiety: Dr. Dacher Keltner on Emotional Well-Being
Dr. Dacher Keltner joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore a surprising question: What if awe—not control—is one of our most powerful tools for easing anxiety? They unpack how everyday moments of wonder can soften stress, reconnect us to others, and reshape how we relate to...
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Fitness Coach Marco Jimenez on Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Resilience
Fitness coach Marco Jimenez wasn't looking for an inspirational arc—he was trying to function through anxiety and panic attacks. In this episode of Dealing with Feeling, he and Dr. Marc Brackett talk about what actually helped (and what didn't) as he rebuilt resilience. Marco shares his personal...
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Parenting Without Fixing: Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Resilient Kids
Dr. Becky Kennedy joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to rethink what parenting can look like when the goal isn't to "fix" feelings—but to build connection and emotional resilience. They explore co-regulation, emotional presence, and how to respond to outbursts and difficult behavior…
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Workplace Anxiety and Everyday Leadership with Dr. Heidi Brooks
Dr. Heidi Brooks joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore how emotionally wise leadership transforms workplace culture—and why the "human side of work" is often the missing ingredient in performance, feedback, and well-being. They discuss everyday leadership, emotional wisdom…
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Burnout or Anxiety? Jessi Gold on Overwhelm and Emotion Regulation
Dr. Jessi Gold joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore why so many people feel overwhelmed right now—and how burnout can masquerade as anxiety in a high-pressure world. They discuss how to tell the difference between burnout and anxiety, why emotion regulation matters for...
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Jonathan Haidt on Screens, Social Media, and The Anxious Generation
Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to unpack what's really happening to kids and teens in a screen-dominated world — and what parents, educators, and leaders can do about it. They explore the core ideas behind The Anxious Generation, how social media shapes...
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STOP OVERTHINKING! Dr. James Gross on Beating Negative Thoughts | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. James Gross, a renowned psychologist and leading figure in the study of emotional regulation. Together, they explore the science behind cognitive reappraisal, and the personal journey that led Dr. Gross to his influential work....
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Did Angela Duckworth Lose Her Grit? | Dealing With Feelings And Perspective Taking
Learn from Angela Duckworth, the world's expert in grit, as she bares her soul on Marc Brackett's new webcast, "Dealing With Feelings". 🎬 Here's Why You Can't Scroll Past This Episode: -Grit Gets Real: Witness Angela's raw vulnerability as she shares her struggles with self-doubt and the impact…
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Can We Control The Voice In Our Heads? | Harnessing Your Inner Chatter On Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. Ethan Kross, an expert in healthy emotion regulation and the author of the critically acclaimed book, 'Chatter'. Learn why the voices in your head matter and how to harness the power of your own emotions for a more balanced and...
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Embracing Intersectional Identity: Dr. Alfiee on Emotion Regulation | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a passionate mental health advocate, mother, and the visionary behind The AAKOMA Project. Together, they explore the critical intersections of emotional regulation, cultural identity, and mental health,...
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JEWEL TALKS OVERCOMING ANXIETY & EMBRACING EMOTIONAL IMPERMANENCE | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett in the inaugural episode of Dealing With Feelings, with special guest Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, NY Times best seller, and mental health pioneer Jewel! 🎤🌟 🎙️ Episode Highlights:In this episode, Dr. Marc and Jewel explore overcoming anxiety and embracing…
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Managing Stress Like a Navy SEAL: Rich Diviney & Cory Zillig | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Rich Diviney and Corey Zillig, both retired Navy SEALs who have faced some of the most intense and high-stakes situations imaginable. Rich, an author and owner of The Attributes Inc., and Cory, a fiction writer, bring their unique experiences to…
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Amazon's Rich Hua on Strategies for Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Rich Hua, the Worldwide Head of Epic Leadership at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Rich leads the Epic Leadership program, focusing on developing leaders with greater empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection. He has influenced the emotional...
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Guns N' Roses Duff McKagan's Journey From Sobriety to Inner Peace | Dealing with Feelings
In this captivating episode of Dealing with Feelings, we dive deep into the world of emotional intelligence with none other than rock and roll legend and Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver co-founder Duff McKagan. Join host Marc Brackett as he sits down with Duff McKagan to explore his remarkable...
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Closer Together: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Coping with Worrying Thoughts, Connection, and Healing | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on "Dealing With Feelings" for a thought-provoking dialogue on the power of emotional intelligence, connection, and resilience. Sophie is the author of 'Closer Together', an emotional literacy advocate, a strong voice for equality and mental…
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The Walking Dead Star Emily Kinney Talks Hollywood Rejection & Mental Health | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Emily Kinney, a versatile actress and musician best known for her role on The Walking Dead. Emily is also a passionate mental health advocate. Emily shares her personal journey with mental health, the challenges she faced growing up in a family…
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Welcome to the Dealing With Feelings webcast: a series focused on evidence-based strategies for healthy emotion regulation. Hosted by Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert and pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence research, this series offers a wealth of expert insights, celebrity interviews, and...
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Welcome to the Dealing With Feelings webcast: a series focused on evidence-based strategies for healthy emotion regulation. Hosted by Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert and pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence research, this series offers a wealth of expert insights, celebrity interviews, and evidence-based strategies designed to deepen your understanding of your emotions and those of others.
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Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
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