Emotion Regulation: Top 10 Neuroscience-Backed Tools | Ethan Kross & Emma Seppälä

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<p dir="ltr">Manage anxiety, rewire your inner critic, and never worry alone.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.emmaseppala.com/">Emma Seppälä, PhD</a> is a psychologist and research scientist from Yale, and the author of two books, <a href= "https://www.emmaseppala.com/books">The Happiness Track</a> and <a href="https://www.emmaseppala.com/books">Sovereign</a>.  </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.ethankross.com/">Ethan Kross, PhD</a> is a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads the Institute for Mental Fitness. He is the author of two books, <a href= "https://www.ethankross.com/books/chatter">Chatter</a> and <a href= "https://www.ethankross.com/books/shift">Shift</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What emotions actually are, and why even anxiety and anger serve a purpose</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why self-criticism backfires, and what the research shows about self-compassion instead</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How chronic suppression makes your emotions stronger, not weaker</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Regulation tools you can use in the moment to shift emotional states</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-christina-feldmans-healing-journey"> Support Christina Feldman's Healing Journey</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!<strong><br /> </strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>BetterHelp</strong> — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.betterhelp.com/happier">https://www.betterhelp.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>ButcherBox</strong> — Premium, responsibly sourced meat delivered to your door. New listeners get free sirloin tips, ground beef, or chicken wings in every box for life, plus $20 off at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.butcherbox.com/happier">https://www.butcherbox.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Spark</strong> — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.drinkspark.com/">https://www.drinkspark.com</a></p>