Stop Avoiding Your Feelings: The Science of Emotional Agility with Susan David
About this episode
Osher Günsberg revisits a conversation with Dr. Susan David about emotional agility and managing difficult emotions.
In this episode of Better Than Yesterday , I'm revisiting a powerful conversation I had with world-renowned psychologist and author Dr Susan David about the science of emotions, resilience, and creating meaningful change. Susan shares the ideas behind her groundbreaking work on emotional agility - the ability to accept difficult emotions, understand what they’re telling us, and respond in ways that align with our values. We explore why fighting uncomfortable feelings often makes them stronger, how simply naming our emotions can change the way we experience them, and why discomfort is an essential part of living a meaningful life. She also offers practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt — including how to move from 'have to' goals to 'want to' goals, and how small habit changes through “piggybacking” can create lasting transformation. LINKS Listen to my first chat with Susan here Listen to my second chat with Susan here More info on Susan here Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter Get tickets for our next Story Club show Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube Watch full stories recorded…
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