Emotional Needs - Growth Versus Safety

Emotional Needs - Growth Versus Safety

June 21, 2026 · 21 min · Season 5 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode explores emotional needs in relation to Maslow's Hierarchy and discusses the concept of Valence as the foundation of emotional experience.

Today we explore Emotional Needs, how this relates to Maslow's Hierarchy and the latest research around depression. We also look at Valence: What is it and how is it the foundation of all emotional experience.

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