In this inspiring episode of Mom on the Verge, Katie is joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin, a health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Together, they explore how rewiring the brain’s emotional circuits can lead to a life of joy, resilience, and purpose.
Dr. Mellin shares her 40-year journey as a professor of medicine at UCSF, where she developed EBT—a proven method to prevent and treat health issues by addressing their root causes in the emotional brain. Learn how EBT supports natural weight loss, improves mental health, enhances relationships, and equips parents with tools for exceptional parenting.
Key Takeaways
How joy is key to navigating challenges and promoting overall well-being The role of the emotional brain in decision-making, stress, and relationships How EBT rewires negative circuits and shifts your brain’s default state to joy Practical tools to cultivate emotional resilience and improve mental clarity Dr. Mellin’s latest books and resources for living a more joyful, purposeful life
About Dr. Mellin
Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist and New York Times bestselling author who developed Emotional Brain Training (EBT) during her 40 years as a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
EBT is a groundbreaking method for rewiring the emotional brain to prevent and treat most health problems, foster optimal resilience, and create a life of joy and purpose.
Dr. Mellin is the author of several books, including:
1-2-3 JOY: Easy, Natural Weight Loss that is Scientific, Proven & Fun
The EBT program includes practical tools, an app, and a supportive community to help individuals achieve natural weight loss, better mental health, stronger relationships, and effective parenting and can be found at https://www.ebtconnect.net/
https://www.facebook.com/ebtgroups/
https://www.instagram.com/drlaurelmellin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelmellin/
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Tune in to learn how joy and emotional brain training can transform your health, relationships, and purpose!
Check out my previous episode on Joy Versus Happiness!