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Oct 2025
1h 24m

The Science of Emotional Intelligence: H...

Lewis Howes
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This conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett from Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence will change how you understand yourself. You'll discover why 90% of us never learned emotional regulation and walk away with practical tools to finally create the peace you've been chasing. 
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