About this episode

The episode explores why we sometimes react in ways that don't align with our values and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and awareness.

Why do we sometimes react in ways that don’t feel like us ? Why do we say things we later regret, shut down under pressure, or act against our values? In this Quick Spoon from my conversation with Dr Eric Goodman, we explore a powerful idea: Sometimes, in difficult moments… “We’re locked out of the controls.” And if that’s true… Beating ourselves up probably isn’t the answer. Awareness might be. A practical reflection on self-compassion, threat responses, and how to choose a response that’s guided by your values—not just your emotions. People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes. Eric's Website Visit Ross'  Website. Connect with Ross on  LinkedIn People Soup on  Instagram  which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on  Bluesky The People Soup Website on  CAPTIVATE

People in this episode

Host: People Soup

Guest: Dr Eric Goodman

Topics covered

• self-compassion
• emotional responses
• values
• behavioral science
• leadership

Keywords

• self-awareness
• threat responses
• emotional regulation
• leadership
• behavioral science

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