Today we’re exploring one of the most important topics when it comes to our personal happiness, achievement, and general social functioning: Emotional Intelligence. And we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with one of the most influential people in that very important field.
Today we’re joined by two special guests: Dr. Daniel Goleman and Michele Nevare ... Show More
Apr 20
Breaking the Habit of Overthinking: Rumination, Cognitive Bypassing, and the Insight Trap
Why does knowing we overthink not help us stop? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss why rumination becomes a self-reinforcing habit, and why insight alone rarely helps. They distinguish between rumination and reflection, and talk about how balancing acceptance and agency can help us go ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 13
Trauma Therapy: What It’s Really Like with Dr. Jacob Ham and Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very special episode, Dr. Jacob Ham and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira join me to discuss their work as trauma therapists. They talk openly about the messy, unglamorous reality of struggle, mistakes, and repair that characterizes trauma work, its nature as both ar ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2024
How to Be 'Good with People' | E391
Do you wish you were "good with people?" Many of us do! But we're not often taught the one skill that will not only help you connect with others, but also make you happier and more successful in every single area of your life: emotional intelligence, the key to love, happiness, ... Show More
55m 40s
Aug 2024
Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
<p>On this episode we’re unlocking the secrets of emotional intelligence. Learn how mastering your emotions can boost your life and relationships, whether you're a parent, partner, or business owner. We’ll cover practical tips for boosting self-awareness, managing emotions, and e ... Show More
18m 19s
Sep 2025
Boost Focus & Emotional Intelligence:. Science of EQ Development
Episode Description:. Discover the neuroscientific foundations of emotional intelligence and practical strategies to cultivate it in todays world. Learn how empathy, self-awareness, and social skills can help improve your relationships, decision-making, and overall well-being. Th ... Show More
4m 14s
Sep 2024
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett
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 i ... Show More
2h 34m
May 2025
What is Emotional Intelligence?
<p>Are your emotions running your life? In this episode, I walk you through how to develop emotional intelligence by mastering self-awareness, self-regulation, and adaptability. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional overwhelm or felt stuck in reactive cycles, this episode gives ... Show More
22m 55s