Personal Growth
Founder and Psychologist
by Dr. Elisha Goldstein
“Emotions drive learning, decision-making, creativity, relationships, and health. When we recognize and understand them, we thrive.” – Marc Brackett
We Explore:
00:00 – Why emotions are data, not directives
05:18 – The cost of ignoring or suppressing your feelings
11:47 – How emotional intelligence boosts learning, relationships, and resilience
18:22 – Why giving kids “permission to feel” changes everything
24:36 – Practical tools for naming and navigating emotions with clarity
31:05 – How emotions shape decision-making more than logic
37:52 – Building emotional awareness without judgment
44:10 – Small daily practices to strengthen your emotional intelligence
On this week’s episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Marc Brackett – Yale professor and author of Permission to Feel – to explore how emotions shape every aspect of our lives.
Together, they dive into why learning to name and understand emotions isn’t just helpful – it’s essential for resilience, clarity, and deeper connection.
Beyond Pushing Feelings Aside
In his work, Dr. Goldstein often reminds us that avoiding or suppressing emotions only creates more stress. Marc Brackett expands on this with decades of research:
“Emotions are information. When we ignore them, we lose access to our wisdom.”
Elisha and Marc unpack:
Why labeling emotions helps us regulate them
- How unprocessed feelings shape our decisions and relationships
Why emotional intelligence matters as much as cognitive intelligence
- Practical tools to name, navigate, and express emotions in healthy ways
How self-awareness builds resilience and empathy
Emotions in Action
Throughout their conversation, Elisha guides Marc in sharing real-world applications of emotional intelligence. From pausing to identify what we’re truly feeling, to teaching kids (and adults) the language of emotions, they highlight how awareness can shift the way we parent, lead, and love.
Marc offers a simple but powerful reminder:
“You can’t manage what you can’t name. Naming emotions gives us the clarity to move forward.”
What This Means For You
Elisha draws out the practical side of Marc’s research, showing how anyone can start practicing emotional intelligence today. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your feelings, this episode will help you:
Pause before reacting so you respond with clarity
Build healthier, more connected relationships
Make decisions rooted in wisdom, not reactivity
Final Thoughts: Permission to Feel
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If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who may be feeling disconnected or navigating relationship challenges. It might be the reminder they need – that healthy love isn’t about perfection, but about presence, repair, and learning to grow together. They can listen to this episode of The Emotional Longevity Podcast or read this blog.
Take care of yourself – and remember, every strong relationship starts with emotional awareness, compassion, and a willingness to show up.