Dealing with Feeling
Welcome to the Dealing With Feeling Podcast: a series focused on evidence-based strategies for healthy emotion regulation. Hosted by Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert and pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence research, this series offers a wealth of expert insights, celebrity interviews, and evidence-based strategies designed to deepen your understanding of your emotions and those of others.
Episodes
Can I Come to You Like This? Eli Harwood on Secure Attachment
Some kids look "easy" because they're safe and supported. Some kids look "easy" because they learned to scan the room, manage the adults, and keep their real feelings out of the way. In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with therapist and educator Eli Harwood (Attachment Nerd) to talk about what secure attachment actually looks like in real life, especially in the moments that make us unco
Mattering: How to Feel Valued and Add Value with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
"Feeling like you matter" often gets treated like a nice idea. Something soft. Something optional. In reality, it is a core human need, and when it's missing, the consequences show up everywhere, from disengagement at work to loneliness at home. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace on Dealing With Feeling to talk about what mattering really me
When "Be Patient" Protects the System, with Dr. Christina Cipriano
"Be patient" gets treated like a virtue in every system. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it is the line that keeps unfairness in place, because it asks the people carrying the cost to stay quiet so everyone else can stay comfortable. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Christina "Chris" Cipriano on Dealing With Feeling to talk about what patience looks like when it is wisdom, and what it looks like wh
"Just Breathe" Isn't a Plan: SOUL COLE on Stress, Masculinity, and Stillness
We call it "being productive," but for a lot of us it's a nervous system stuck in go mode. Always on. Always bracing. Then someone says "just breathe" and it sounds like a joke. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with former NFL wide receiver and mindfulness facilitator Brandon "SOUL COLE" Coleman to talk about what happens when performance mode becomes your identity and stillness starts to feel unsafe.
Doomscrolling, Group Chats, and Burnout: Dr. Elisha Goldstein on Breaking the Stress Cycle
We call it "normal life." But for most of us, it's a low-grade chronic stress loop. News alerts. Group chats. Doomscrolling. Constant urgency. In this episode of Dealing With Feeling, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Elisha Goldstein to explore how tiny emotional shifts can interrupt stress patterns, strengthen relationships, and change the trajectory of our he
Gaslighting in Relationships and How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself with Dr. Robin Stern
Gaslighting is not just an argument. It is a slow erosion of identity. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Robin Stern to unpack The Gaslight Effect, how anxiety fuels both the gaslighter and the gaslightee, and what it takes to rebuild self-trust. They explore how people don't lose their reality overnight. They lose it in inches, one second-guess at a time. In t
What Most Parents Say That Shuts Teens Down with Jamie Lockwood & Liz Fletcher
Teens have language for anxiety. Most adults never got language for their own feelings. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Jamie Lockwood and Liz Fletcher to talk about what it means to raise and teach teens in this mental health moment. Together, they explore why more "mental health talk" hasn't solved the crisis, what teens actually need from adults, and how to support big feelings without shuttin
The Happiness Trap, and Why 'More' Never Feels like Enough with Dr. Laurie Santos
We turned happiness into a checklist. Then wondered why it never feels like enough. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Laurie Santos to unpack the "happiness trap" and the quiet ways we chase the wrong things. They talk about miswanting, why we get obsessed with the future, and how a life that looks good on paper can still feel empty on the inside. You'll hear what the research actually says hel
The Anxiety Loop Explained, and How to Interrupt It with Dr. Judson Brewer
The worst part of anxiety is not the feeling. It's the loop. The "what if" that keeps feeding itself until it feels like truth. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Judson Brewer to unpack how worry becomes a habit, why reassurance and mental debate often backfire, and how curiosity can disrupt the cycle without forcing you to "think positive." In this conversation: How anxiety becomes a loop: tr
The 5 Parenting Principles That Actually Hold Up Under Stress with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Most of us aren't trying to raise perfect kids. We're trying to raise kids who can handle life without falling apart. The problem is… adults are drowning too. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Aliza Pressman on Dealing With Feeling to break down what emotionally healthy parenting actually looks like in real time—especially when your child is melting down, you're depleted, and every instinct is
Stop Being a 'Crisis Meditator" with Stephanie Boxerbaum
If you only regulate once you're already at a 10, you're not practicing resilience. You're doing damage control. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Stephanie Boxerbaum on Dealing With Feeling to unpack why high-achievers resist mindfulness, what "enoughness" actually means when you still care about excellence, and how to build small, real practices that prevent the spiral instead of cleaning it up a
Liza Soberano on Anxiety, Boundaries, and Staying Grounded Under Pressure
When anxiety hits, the impulse is to hide it, power through it, or act fast so it goes away. But what if the stronger move is the pause? Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Liza Soberano to talk about what it's like to navigate fear under public pressure, how she uses boundaries and goals to stay grounded, and what it means to choose a response instead of reacting to the moment. In this conversation:
Katie Sturino on Shame, Body Image, and the Story You Still Carry
"Do you enjoy not liking your body?" It is a brutal question. And for a lot of people, it lands like truth. Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe and author of Sunny Side Up, to unpack how shame and early messages shape our self-story, why body image struggles are nearly universal, and what it takes to move from self-criticism to self-acceptance. In this conversation:
Why Mindfulness Fails at Work and the Fix That Sticks with Mo Edjlali
What if productivity isn't about moving faster, but about training your brain to be still? Mo Edjlali joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feelings to map out mindfulness that actually works in modern workplaces. No guru voice. No fluff. Just practical habits that hold up under pressure. In this conversation: Mindfulness explained simply and why state vs trait matters The outcomes leaders actu
Dr. Doug Mennin on Why Anxiety Feels Like a Tug-of-War Inside You
What if anxiety isn't proof something is wrong with you, but proof you care deeply and feel pulled in two directions? Dr. Doug Mennin joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore Emotion Regulation Therapy and a more honest way to work with anxiety—without shutting yourself down. In this conversation: Why anxiety peaks when something matters to you How emotional clarity starts with
Why Stress Won't Go Away and What Actually Works With Dr. Rajita Sinha
We're more stressed than ever, even with therapy, self-help, and mindfulness apps. So what are we missing? Dr. Rajita Sinha joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to break down the real science of stress, why "just calm down" rarely works, and what actually helps your body recover when life stays relentless. In this conversation: Why stress is not "in your head" and what it does in the b
Rise Above the Victim Mindset with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman has spent his career studying human potential. In his book Rise Above, he challenges one of the most common ways people get stuck, the belief that your past equals your future. In this episode of Dealing With Feeling, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman and Dr. Marc Brackett unpack what a victim mindset looks like in real life, how it quietly steals agency, and what it means to move forwar
The Creativity Choice: Emotions, Anxiety, and Getting Unstuck with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
What if the reason you feel stuck is not a lack of talent. It is emotional. Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore the emotional side of creativity, and why most of us were never taught how to work with the feelings that show up before inspiration does. They discuss what creativity really is, why being "gifted" is a myth that keeps people frozen, and
America Unfiltered and What It Means to Be American
Filmmakers Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev join Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling for a special bonus episode about their documentary America Unfiltered. They drove across the United States collecting voices that rarely get centered. What they found was not just a story about politics. It was a story about pain, belonging, empathy, and what happens when we stop listening to each other
Whitney Goodman on Toxic Positivity, Validation, and Emotional Truth
What if "look on the bright side" is actually making things worse? Whitney Goodman joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to unpack toxic positivity, why it's so tempting, and how it quietly trains us to distrust our own emotions. They explore the difference between real support and emotional dismissal, and what it looks like to show up with validation instead of pressure. In this convers
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Eli Lebowitz
What if the goal isn't to eliminate anxiety in kids, but to help them feel safe enough to face it? Dr. Eli Lebowitz joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to unpack what childhood anxiety really is, why well-meaning adults can accidentally feed the fear, and what it looks like to support kids without overprotecting them. In this conversation: What childhood anxiety is and what it is not
Transforming SEL with Culture, Care & Community with Dr. Dawn Brooks-DeCosta
Dr. Dawn Brooks-DeCosta joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore what happens when social and emotional learning is delivered with culture, care, and true community partnership. A longtime educator and Deputy Superintendent in Harlem's District 5, Dawn shares what it takes to build schools where students feel seen, families feel respected, and emotional learning becomes something
Anxiety as a Signal and Not a Problem with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
What if anxiety isn't something to eliminate, but a signal calling you forward? In this episode of Dealing With Feelings, Marc Brackett sits down with psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to rethink anxiety as information — and learn how to work with it instead of fighting it. In this conversation, we cover: Anxiety as uncertainty between present reality and future possibilitie
Religious Trauma, Shame, and the Permission to Feel with Irene's Entropy
Irene's Entropy joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to explore what happens when your identity is built around rules that leave no room for real emotion. A storyteller, artist, mechanical engineer, and musician, Irene shares her journey of leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and rebuilding a life rooted in emotional freedom, creativity, and self-trust. Her motto is
Turning Teen Anxiety into Strength with Dr. Lisa Damour
Teen anxiety is everywhere right now. But not all distress is danger. Dr. Lisa Damour joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to talk about what's actually happening to teens in a high-pressure, high-input world, and how parents and educators can support kids without overcorrecting, minimizing, or spiraling. They break down the difference between discomfort that builds strength and distres
How Awe Can Help Anxiety: Dr. Dacher Keltner on Emotional Well-Being
Dr. Dacher Keltner joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore a surprising question: What if awe—not control—is one of our most powerful tools for easing anxiety? They unpack how everyday moments of wonder can soften stress, reconnect us to others, and reshape how we relate to difficult emotions. From micro-practices you can try immediately to deeper reflections on moral beauty, co
Fitness Coach Marco Jimenez on Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Resilience
Fitness coach Marco Jimenez wasn't looking for an inspirational arc—he was trying to function through anxiety and panic attacks. In this episode of Dealing with Feeling, he and Dr. Marc Brackett talk about what actually helped (and what didn't) as he rebuilt resilience. Marco shares his personal journey, the tools he once dismissed, and why curiosity (not perfection) became the turning point for b
Parenting Without Fixing: Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Resilient Kids
Dr. Becky Kennedy joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to rethink what parenting can look like when the goal isn't to "fix" feelings—but to build connection and emotional resilience. They explore co-regulation, emotional presence, and how to respond to outbursts and difficult behavior in a way that strengthens the parent-child relationship, supports long-term emotional development, and
Workplace Anxiety and Everyday Leadership with Dr. Heidi Brooks
Dr. Heidi Brooks joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore how emotionally wise leadership transforms workplace culture—and why the "human side of work" is often the missing ingredient in performance, feedback, and well-being. They discuss everyday leadership, emotional wisdom, and how human connection shapes the workplace. Together, they explore what it takes to build environment
Burnout or Anxiety? Jessi Gold on Overwhelm and Emotion Regulation
Dr. Jessi Gold joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing with Feeling to explore why so many people feel overwhelmed right now—and how burnout can masquerade as anxiety in a high-pressure world. They discuss how to tell the difference between burnout and anxiety, why emotion regulation matters for long-term mental health, and what practical strategies can help you navigate stress at work and at home with
Jonathan Haidt on Screens, Social Media, and The Anxious Generation
Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Dr. Marc Brackett on Dealing With Feeling to unpack what's really happening to kids and teens in a screen-dominated world — and what parents, educators, and leaders can do about it. They explore the core ideas behind The Anxious Generation, how social media shapes attention, relationships, and self-worth, and why building emotional skills through social-emotional learning
Destigmatizing Mental Health Across Cultures: Insights With Dr. Jenny Wang | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Jenny Wang, a licensed psychologist, founder of @asiansformentalhealth community on Instagram and author of "Permission to Come Home." Dr. Wang shares her unique approach to mental health, blending Eastern and Western perspectives, and offers valuable insights into emotion regulation, particularly within the Asian-American community. Together,
STOP OVERTHINKING! Dr. James Gross on Beating Negative Thoughts | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. James Gross, a renowned psychologist and leading figure in the study of emotional regulation. Together, they explore the science behind cognitive reappraisal, and the personal journey that led Dr. Gross to his influential work. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative power of understanding and regulating our emoti
Did Angela Duckworth Lose Her Grit? | Dealing With Feelings And Perspective Taking
Learn from Angela Duckworth, the world's expert in grit, as she bares her soul on Marc Brackett's new webcast, "Dealing With Feelings". 🎬 Here's Why You Can't Scroll Past This Episode: -Grit Gets Real: Witness Angela's raw vulnerability as she shares her struggles with self-doubt and the impact it had on her professional and personal life. -The Ultimate Grit Test: 💔 Could even the most resilient
Can We Control The Voice In Our Heads? | Harnessing Your Inner Chatter On Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. Ethan Kross, an expert in healthy emotion regulation and the author of the critically acclaimed book, 'Chatter'. Learn why the voices in your head matter and how to harness the power of your own emotions for a more balanced and fulfilling life. What To Expect From This Episode: -Hear how Ethan's background and how early lessons
Embracing Intersectional Identity: Dr. Alfiee on Emotion Regulation | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett on "Dealing With Feelings" as he welcomes Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a passionate mental health advocate, mother, and the visionary behind The AAKOMA Project. Together, they explore the critical intersections of emotional regulation, cultural identity, and mental health, offering profound insights into the complexities of navigating mental wellness across diverse backgrounds.
JEWEL TALKS OVERCOMING ANXIETY & EMBRACING EMOTIONAL IMPERMANENCE | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett in the inaugural episode of Dealing With Feelings, with special guest Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, NY Times best seller, and mental health pioneer Jewel! 🎤🌟 🎙️ Episode Highlights:In this episode, Dr. Marc and Jewel explore overcoming anxiety and embracing emotional impermanence. Jewel shares a pivotal moment from her youth - a realization that led her to challenge th
Managing Stress Like a Navy SEAL: Rich Diviney & Cory Zillig | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Rich Diviney and Corey Zillig, both retired Navy SEALs who have faced some of the most intense and high-stakes situations imaginable. Rich, an author and owner of The Attributes Inc., and Cory, a fiction writer, bring their unique experiences to the table, discussing how they managed their emotions during their military careers and their transition
Amazon's Rich Hua on Strategies for Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Rich Hua, the Worldwide Head of Epic Leadership at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Rich leads the Epic Leadership program, focusing on developing leaders with greater empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection. He has influenced the emotional intelligence (EQ) skills of over 300,000 individuals at Amazon and globally, aiming to reach a billion people
Guns N' Roses Duff McKagan's Journey From Sobriety to Inner Peace | Dealing with Feelings
In this captivating episode of Dealing with Feelings, we dive deep into the world of emotional intelligence with none other than rock and roll legend and Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver co-founder Duff McKagan. Join host Marc Brackett as he sits down with Duff McKagan to explore his remarkable journey from rock stardom to author and mental health advocate. Duff candidly shares his experiences with
Closer Together: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Coping with Worrying Thoughts, Connection, and Healing | Dealing With Feelings
Join Dr. Marc Brackett and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on "Dealing With Feelings" for a thought-provoking dialogue on the power of emotional intelligence, connection, and resilience. Sophie is the author of 'Closer Together', an emotional literacy advocate, a strong voice for equality and mental health and a yoga teacher. Together, they explore Sophie's personal mental health challenges, her experien
The Walking Dead Star Emily Kinney Talks Hollywood Rejection & Mental Health | Dealing With Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Emily Kinney, a versatile actress and musician best known for her role on The Walking Dead. Emily is also a passionate mental health advocate. Emily shares her personal journey with mental health, the challenges she faced growing up in a family with mental health issues, and how she manages her emotional well-being in the demanding world of enterta
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