What actually are emotions? Why were so many of us never taught how to properly feel them?
Dr. John Sanders welcomes back Dr. Reid Robison for a conversation about emotional intelligence. They go back and talk about what it takes to break generational patterns of emotional suppression. Dr. Sanders opens up about his own family history of wartime trauma passed down through generations, and his own process of learning emotional awareness.
Dr. Robison walks through the building blocks of understanding emotional intelligence. He shares how emotions function as signals with bodily senses and an action tendency, and practical tools to help name emotions. He walks through a self-awareness exercise with Dr. Sanders, who shares two stories from his own life. They show how these tools actually work when applied to everyday life. This is an honest look at what it means to become more emotionally aware, and how validating emotions can change our relationships for good.
Chapters
[Start] Generational Emotional Patterns: Dr. Sanders introduces Dr. Robison, and they discuss emotional gaps across generations.
01:28 What Are Emotions?: A look at what emotions really are and how we can learn to better recognize them in ourselves.
12:02 A Self-Exploration Exercise: Dr. Robison guides Dr. Sanders through a self-exploration practice by examining recent emotional triggers.
26:47 Naming Our Emotions: A real father-son conflict resolved through naming and validating emotions.
36:39 Final Takeaways: Dr. Robison shares his parting words and why emotions are so important to understand and feel.
Links & Resources
Connect with Dr. Robison:
https://www.reidrobison.com/
Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.