About this episode

Dr. Diana Hill interviews Dr. Eve Ekman about understanding emotions through The Atlas of Emotions and the importance of emotional awareness.

Dr. Diana Hill interviews contemplative social scientist and emotion researcher Dr. Eve Ekman, senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and co-creator (with her father Paul Ekman) of The Atlas of Emotions, a tool requested by the Dalai Lama to help people understand how emotions arise and are experienced. They discuss why “emotion regulation” can miss the larger richness of emotions, and how the Atlas emphasizes triggers, physiology, personal history, and—most importantly—our responses, which can be constructive or destructive. Ekman describes building awareness over time rather than relying on quick fixes, the costs of suppression, and the role of sangha and relationships in working with emotions. The conversation also explores grief, caregiving, Father’s Day, impermanence, and Ekman’s experience losing her 91-year-old father after dementia, including relief, tenderness, and the social nature of emotions. Listen and Learn: Emotions are more than something to regulate. Emotional awareness is built through practice. Making room for grief can deepen love and connection. Related Resources Get enhanced show notes for this episode Become a Wise Effort Community…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Diana Hill

Guest: Dr. Eve Ekman

Topics covered

• emotions
• emotion regulation
• grief
• awareness
• relationships
• caregiving

Keywords

• emotions
• emotion regulation
• grief
• awareness
• relationships
• caregiving
• Atlas of Emotions
• Diana Hill
• Eve Ekman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center

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