This week, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, who is a world expert in the science of emotions, joins us to talk about how to understand our emotions. We’ll also dive into the topic of why emotions are “whole brain events,” how to change the meaning of experiences to change our minds, the effect of PTSD on the brain, and so much more.
Guest Bio:
Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D. is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University with appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Barrett was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship in neuroscience in 2019, and she is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada. She lives in Boston. More at LisaFeldmanBarrett.com.
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Guest Links
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Resources Mentioned This Week
- How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
- Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
- Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma
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