The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better
Summary
Mark Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses his RULER framework for managing emotions. He explains how recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating feelings improves mental health and relationships. Brackett shares his personal journey from emotional dysregulation to creating a program that helps millions. He also addresses cultural norms around male emotional expression and the importance of viewing emotions as useful signals rather than obstacles.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Emotional dysregulation and Mark Brackett's background
Sponsor messages: Amazon Health AI and NetSuite
Defining emotions vs. emotional intelligence with the bobcat example
The physical impact of unregulated emotions on brain health
The RULER method framework for emotional intelligence
Measuring emotional intelligence through perception and vocabulary
Strategies for expressing and regulating emotions effectively
Men, emotional norms, and the importance of authentic relationships
Outro, credits, and sponsor messages
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