Pt 3: Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation | Professor Marc Brackett

In part three, Rob Parsons joins Dr Alex George to explore how we can come to terms with bad things happening to good people, and why you should never regret being kind.Plus, Rob shares some actionable advice for practicing kindness in everyday life and explains why he believes being kind isn’t innate, but rather a skill you learn and cultivate.Check out Rob’s book A Knock at the Door: A Homeless Man, a Lawyer…and a Family Changed Forever, the proceeds of which go towards his brilliant charity Care for the Family. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Pre-order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out 15th JanuaryOrder Happy Habits - out now!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Rob Parsons speaks about the profound impact letting a homeless man live with him had on his life, how kindness can be transformative and why giving to others can give you a sense of dignity.Plus, Rob and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of community for our wellbeing and discuss what is really important in life…Check out Rob’s book A Knock at the Door: A Homeless Man, a Lawyer…and a Family Changed Forever, the proceeds of which go towards his brilliant charity Care for the Family. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Pre-order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out 15th JanuaryOrder Happy Habits - out now!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Parsons is an author, public speaker and charity founder with an unbelievable story that encapsulates the true meaning of Christmas.In part one, Rob recounts the knock at the door that changed his life forever - why he welcomed a homeless man into his home once Christmas, and how that sparked a 45-year long companionship.Plus, Rob and Dr Alex George discuss how our childhood can influence our self-worth, and unpack why we’re all much more similar than we are different.Check out Rob’s book A Knock at the Door: A Homeless Man, a Lawyer…and a Family Changed Forever, the proceeds of which go towards his brilliant charity Care for the Family. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Pre-order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out 15th JanuaryOrder Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Dr Elaine Kasket explains how to mitigate the negative effects of AI on our lives, whether digital detoxes actually work and shares some useful tips to help you stop mindlessly scrolling…Plus, Elaine and Dr Alex George explore the surprising environmental impacts of artificial intelligence that you’re likely unaware of.Follow @elainekasket and check out her latest book Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Dr Elaine Kasket unpacks the impact of AI-generated ‘relationship bots’ on modern society, the dangers of people using AI chatbots as a replacement for therapy and reveals whether it’s possible for us to ever live without AI again…Plus, Elaine and Dr Alex George discuss how many of us have fallen into a toxic relationship with technology and Elaine shares some fascinating insights about the true accuracy of artificial intelligence.Follow @elainekasket and check out her latest book Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Elaine Kasket is a cyberpsychologist and expert in how our digital choices shape our experiences. There’s no doubt that technology is at the core of pretty much everything we do now, and many of us couldn’t imagine our lives without it. But is our relationship with technology as good as it could be?In part one, Elaine and Dr Alex George explore the concept of ‘digital remains’ and what happens to a person’s data and social media platforms once they pass away.Plus, Elaine explains how technology can’t provide a shortcut through grief, and why it’s vital to remember that, no matter how convincing it may seem, artificial intelligence can never truly replicate human emotion.Follow @elainekasket and check out her latest book Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Professor Marc Brackett and Dr Alex George discuss how to manage emotions in your relationships and why it’s never too late to cultivate your emotional intelligence skills…Plus, Marc explains why emotional regulation is more than meditation and breathwork and shares some helpful advice for not getting lost in your feelings.Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Professor Marc Brackett discusses the importance of giving yourself permission to feel your emotions, the differences between anxiety and stress,  and why there’s no such thing as ‘bad’ emotions…Plus, Marc and Dr Alex George unpack how emotions are connected to the rest of the body and highlight the importance of recognising that no emotion is permanent.Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This part contains very brief reference to childhood sexual abuse. Professor Marc Brackett is an award-winning researcher and a leading expert in emotional intelligence. He is also a bestselling author and founding director of the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence.In part one, Marc joins Dr Alex George to unpack what emotional intelligence actually is, how we can use our emotions wisely to achieve our goals and the practical strategies that can help us regulate how we feel.Plus, Marc breaks down the five core skills of emotional intelligence and explains why so many of us still struggle to express our emotions…Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Dr Jenna Macciochi and Dr Alex George discuss the role sleep has in maintaining your immune system, the impact supplements can have on our immune health and whether there’s really a difference between sleep and rest…Plus, Jenna shares her experience with insomnia and the three supplements she’s found beneficial in improving her sleep.Follow @dr_jenna_macciochi and check out her latest book Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.