The topic of 'Emotional States' is central to the discussions in the provided podcast episodes, as it explores the impact of different emotional states on various cognitive functions.

In episode #721 of the 'Modern Wisdom' podcast, the guest, George Mack, discusses the concept of the 'most useful emotional state', highlighting the potential benefits of calmness in challenging conventional thinking and shaping the future.

Similarly, episode 'Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools' from the 'Huberman Lab' podcast delves into the neurobiology of learning and memory, emphasizing the importance of emotional states and emotional saliency in the learning process.