Ramsey discusses the role of emotions, particularly discomfort, in procrastivity and techniques for emotion regulation.
Dr. K explains how solitude can be used as a technique to regulate high arousal emotions like anger and anxiety.
The episode discusses the challenges of emotion regulation, particularly for individuals with ADHD, and provides strategies for managing emotional dysregulation.
The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of emotion regulation, including strategies for understanding, processing, and expressing emotions in a productive manner.
Several episodes explore the role of psychological defenses, trauma, and mindfulness in regulating difficult emotions like anxiety, shame, and anger. Examples include Psychological Defenses: How to Understand (and change) Your Mind and Behavior, Losing It - Understanding What Makes Us Snap, and Why Being Lonely Is An Advantage.
Other episodes discuss emotion regulation in the context of ADHD, parenting, and interpersonal relationships, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and practical techniques like task deconstruction and implementation plans. Examples include ADHD & Procrastivity: How to Outsmart Procrastination and Improve Productivity, Building an "Indistractable" Household and Forming Healthy Habits, and Sandwich Generation Stress: How to Manage ADHD in Yourself, Your Children, and Your Elderly Parents.
The episodes also cover the neuroscience and psychology of emotions, challenging traditional views and providing strategies for gaining more conscious control over emotional experiences. Examples include Where Do Feelings Come From? and You have more control over your emotions than you think with Lisa Feldman Barrett.