Ep. 106/Master Your Emotions: from a Neuroscience Perspective
our brains actually construct emotions from emotion concepts influenced by three main inputs. Discover why & what they are.
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Forget what you thought you knew about emotions—they're not predetermined reactions triggered by external stimuli, nor are they universal and imprinted in us. Instead, they're constructed by your brain, drawing from sensory input, cultural influences, and past experiences.
This episode draws on the groundbreaking research and findings of Lisa Feldman Barrett, a venerated neuroscientist, psychologist, and the author of 'How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain.'
Host Chris Oh shares her key insights from this eye-opening book that has transformed the way she understands emotions, and invites you into this new paradigm shift in understanding the science of emotion to empower yourself through your journey of mastering your emotions and becoming more emotionally intelligent, which you may be surprised to hear is also inherently linked to your health and well-being.
If you've never heard of Lisa Feldman Barrett's renowned work on the science of emotions, be prepared for a transformative shift in your thinking.